Red Light Lyrics
The Strokes

Lyrics
Two can be complete without the rest of the world
Two can be complete without the rest of the world
Do it for the people that have died for your sake
An entire generation that has nothing to say
How'd you make your way to me?
Oh, let's say you made a deal with me
And I got your name and your home address
And you're all trashed up with your big red belt
And I'd almost say that you might need help
I could drop you off at the next red light
If it don't make sense or it don't feel right
All the girls could never make me love them the way I love you
Can't you see the sky is not the limit no more?
I can see the elevator crash through the floor
I can still see yesterday sailing away
Seven billion people who got nothing to say
Are you coming on to me?
Oh, I saw your face, then I heard that song
It was so inviting, it hurt my bones
Well it looks like you, but your eyes are grey
And your hair is gone, but your mind's okay
Yes, I like your smile, but your forehead's cold
I don't want you to be afraid and go
I would cheat and lie and steal, and I was there on a nail for you
I was waiting
For my baby to arrive
Right by my side
Oh, please
Leave me alone tonight
Forget the past
Two can be complete without the rest of the world
Oh, you know I said it just to get you to laugh
Do it for the people that have died for your sake
An entire generation of entertainers to blame
The light is red, the camera's on
Get yourself a lawyer and a gun
Hate your friends, new friends like everyone
Childhood's end can be so competitive
Oh, the sky's not the limit and you're never gonna guess what is, oh
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Strokes' song "Red Light" was released on July 16, 2003 as the lead single from their debut album Is This It. The band wrote and composed the track which is an upbeat rock anthem featuring a catchy chorus.
Julian Casablancas provides vocals for the lyrics which include lines such as “I wanna be forgotten/So I can live my life again”. The Strokes have been praised for this song's ability to capture the essence of New York City in its sound. Released in 2001, Is This It has gone on to become one of the most iconic albums of the 2000s indie rock movement.