In 'Red Lights', 21 Savage dives deep into the struggles and triumphs of street life, using the metaphor of red lights to symbolize both caution and the intense moments of life decisions. The track captures the essence of living in the fast lane, with vivid imagery and powerful storytelling.
Verse 1:
I seen too many red lights, gotta make it through the night
Street dreams, they chasing, but the shadows outta sight
Caught up in the trap, but I'm fighting for my life
Every decision I make, it could cut me like a knife
Chorus:
Red lights in my rearview, but I ain't slowing down
Living life on the edge, they don't wanna see me crowned
Every time I stop, it feels like I might drown
Running with the wolves, man, I'm always in the now
Verse 2:
They say green means go, but I’m stuck in all this red
Every corner that I turn, got me thinking 'bout the dead
Homies in the grave, memories play in my head
Life's a gamble, every move could leave you misled
Chorus:
Red lights in my rearview, but I ain't slowing down
Living life on the edge, they don't wanna see me crowned
Every time I stop, it feels like I might drown
Running with the wolves, man, I'm always in the now
Bridge:
Night falls and the sirens wail
Hearts racing fast, we living life in the detail
But with every red light, I'm just chasing the dream
In a world full of hate, gotta make my own scene
Outro:
So when you see those red lights, know it ain't the end
It's just a moment to pause, then rise up and ascend
In this life, every lesson is a chance to transcend
With the heart of a king, I’ll forever defend.
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red lights
21 savage