Red Light Special – English Lyrics

• By: TLC
• Album: CrazySexyCool

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A1	adjective - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1	adverb - on this night
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to put your hand or another part of your body lightly on something or someone
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen verb - to want or wish for something very much
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B1	verb - to fulfill a need or desire
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of love or enthusiasm
sensual /ˈsɛnʃuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to or involving the physical senses, especially in a way that produces pleasure
intimate /ˈɪntɪmət/ B2	adjective - having a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving relationship
candlelight /ˈkændlˌlaɪt/ A2	noun - the light from candles
whisper /ˈhwɪspər/ A2	verb - to speak very quietly, using your breath but not your voice noun - a very quiet way of speaking
caress /kəˈrɛs/ B2	verb - to touch or stroke someone or something gently in a loving or sexual way noun - a gentle touch or stroke, especially as an expression of affection
bliss /blɪs/ B2	noun - complete happiness
surrender /səˈrɛndər/ B1	verb - to stop resisting and allow yourself to be defeated or controlled by someone or something
tender /ˈtɛndər/ B1	adjective - gentle and caring
linger /ˈlɪŋɡər/ B2	verb - to remain in a place longer than necessary because you do not want to leave

Key Grammar Structures

• I need a real man, not a little boy

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The verb 'need' is in the present simple tense, indicating a general truth or habitual action.

• I'm gonna take my time, do it right

  ➔ Future with 'gonna'

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to,' used to express future intentions.

• This is a special night, I can feel it

  ➔ Present simple with modal verb 'can'

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility in the present.

• I've been waiting for you, anticipating

  ➔ Present perfect continuous

  ➔ The present perfect continuous ('have been waiting') emphasizes the duration of an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• You're the one I want, my red light special

  ➔ Present simple with 'be' as a linking verb

  ➔ The verb 'be' is used as a linking verb to connect the subject ('You') with the complement ('the one I want').