Note: Not to be confused with Gustav Mahler Lives In Toronto, formerly known as "Red Light".
"Red Light" (formerly known as "Victim Tomorrow") is a formerly unidentified pop rock song by German band, "Maria" and was released apart of the self-titled album in 1988.
Search History[]
On August 11th, 2011, YouTube user De La Vega Production uploaded a mix containing various uncredited songs (including this one, which plays at around the 5:06 minute mark). Although users commented on the video to find the titles to the songs in the mix, no one responded to them.
On March 7th, 2025, due to none of the songs having a proper attribute, user TacSea/AzureBlast posted this song onto the WatZatSong. Due to WatZatSong's 30-second copyright rule, they provided a Vocaroo link to the full recording, along with their takes on the possible lyrics of the song.
The OP was asked about the song, and they said they didn't remember who made it, but it was titled "Right Now". It later turned out that they gave multiple wrong titles.
Over time, the song was reuploaded to YouTube by several users, such as Murphy, Q, LostwaveFinder, and multiple others, amassing over 3k views.
On July 3rd, 2025, Discord users Nel and Cesar (gymforma) identified the song as Red Light by Maria, after Nel ran Werzatsong through Cesar’s personal collection.
Lyrics[]
[Chorus]
Red light, red light, I saw your red light
Red light, red light, I can't get closer now
Red light, red light, I saw your red light
Red light, red light, I can't get through to you
[Verse 1]
You'll be a victim tomorrow
I'll be the talk of the town
You'll be the windchimes of passion
I'm still watching the tide
Your mind is scanning the darkness
I'm just a footstep away
My arms embracing your shadows
Red lights are warning me
[Chorus]
Red light, red light, I saw your red light
Red light, red light, I can't get closer now
Red light, red light, I saw your red light
Red light, red light, I can't get through to you
[Verse 2]
You'll be a stranger tomorrow
I'll be the ghost of the town
Swim in the ocean of sorrow
I bathe in the slow flowing streams
Your voice is breaking the silence
No echoes reaching my way
Chimes will still sound tomorrow
Red lights are warning me
[Chorus]
Red light, red light, I saw your red light
Red light, red light, I can't get closer now (I saw your red light)
Red light, red light, I saw your red light (I saw your red light)
Red light, red light, I can't get through to you
Red light, red light, I saw your red light (Get closer, can't get closer to you)
Red light, red light, I can't get closer now
Red light, red light, I saw your red light (I'm talking about red light, I'm talking about red light)
Red light, red light, I can't get through to you (I'm talking about red light, yeah-yeah)
Maria[]
Maria was a synthpop and pop rock band from Germany.
The band consisted of Maria, Michael George, and Dennis Kramer.
In 1988, they released their first and only album, self titled Maria, which included this song.
In 1988, they released their first single, Nitetime In The Heart Of New York, with two songs
- Nitetime In The Heart Of New York
- Out On The Streets Tonight
In 1988, they released their second and final single, Right By My Side, with two songs.
- Right By My Side
- Smalltown Girl
In 1988, their song Lost And Found was featured on the compilation album How Deep Is Your Love (Greatest Lovesongs).
In 1990, their song Right By My Side were featured on the compilation album Greatest Love Songs Of All Vol 3.
In 1991, they released their first and only EP, Kiss The World, with three songs.
- Kiss The World
- Stop The Rain
- Lost And Found
In 1991, their songs Smalltown Girl and Right By My Side were featured on the compilation album All Original III: Her Inspirations.
Shortly after, they disbanded.
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