FAWM: "Yellow Light"

Yellow Light

2 weeks ago by @racheleve

Skirmish: Robin's random titles: Ch... (@robinleaf)

Yellow Light

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Liner Notes

A little late to the skirmish post but here we go. I went with the "Yellow Traffic Light" prompt and thought of a former friend and this is what transpired. Not in love with it, but I think there's some pieces I might be able to use/expand on.

This was recorded as a voice memo as I do not currently have access to a DAW.

#countryfolk #singersongwriter #personwithguitar

Lyrics

Yellow Light
by Rachel Eve Feb 9 2025

Barefoot in your car we were
Driving down that summer road
Heartbreak chasing at your heels
Dreaming of the great unknown

We were just 18
I wanted you to be happy
But it never lasts

Racing through the yellow light
You were always looking for a fight
And I never took the bait
But I pumped the brakes this time
Told you that I wasn’t fine
And I guess that’s not OK
I don’t wanna have to be OK

Still I sing of summer roads
See you in my dreams sometimes
Think of where you might be now
Remember how bright you could shine

Prechorus/chorus

Comments

@daveescoffery 2w

There's definitely a lot of great stuff here to work with. It would have gone over well at the open mic the other night with the heartbreak theme! I hope you keep going with this one. I really love the prechorus in particular, so catchy!

@russkeys 2w

Very concise lyrics, they convey the emotion perfectly. Well sung and played!

@strumandstress 2w

Lovely vocals. I like the chorus very much.

@raspberry33 2w

I love your vocals! The part about "racing through the yellow light" is probably young love, but I'm reading politics, too. Warning lights are flashing down in quality control. Will anyone pump the breaks?

@jeremykazoo 2w

This is lovely! Another song that took this title and dropped the "traffic".

@spidersinatrenchcoat 2w

I like it, though I am predisposed to country songs and tales of heartbreak. I hope you extract the parts you like and that it includes your lilting vocals.