XO
Beyoncé Lyrics
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(Obviously a major malfunction)
Your love is bright as ever
Even in the shadows
Baby, kiss me
Before they turn the lights out
Your heart is glowing
And I'm crashing into you
Baby, kiss me
Before they turn the lights out
Before they turn the lights out
Baby, love me lights out
In the darkest night hour (in the darkest night hour)
I search through the crowd (search through the crowd)
Your face is all that I see
I give you everything
Baby, love me lights out
Baby, love me lights out
You can turn my lights out
We don't have forever
Ooh, baby daylight's wasting
You better kiss me
Before our time has run out
Mm, yeah
Nobody sees what we see
They're just hopelessly gazing, oh
Oh, baby take me, me
Before they turn the lights out
Before our time has run out
Baby, love me lights out
In the darkest night hour (in the darkest night hour)
I search through the crowd (I search through the crowd)
Your face is all that I see
I give you everything
Baby, love me lights out
Baby, love me lights out
You can turn my lights out
I love you like XO
You love me like XO
You kill me, boy, XO
You love me like XO
All that I see
Give me everything
Baby, love me lights out
Baby, love me lights out
You can turn my lights out
In the darkest night hour (in the darkest night hour)
I search through the crowd (I search through the crowd)
Your face is all that I see
I give you everything
Baby, love me lights out
Baby, love me lights out
You can turn my lights out
The song "XO" by Beyoncé is an ode to love in the face of life's fleeting nature. The lyrics express a desire to cherish a moment with a loved one before it's too late. The song begins with Beyoncé declaring her love for her partner, describing it as "bright as ever," and being able to shine even in the shadows. She urges her partner to kiss her before the lights go out, a reference to the idea that life is fleeting and time is running out. This urgency is underscored by the repeated refrain, "Baby love me lights out," which signifies wanting to love someone until the end of time.
As the song progresses, Beyoncé continues to express her love for her partner and the fear of losing them. She searches through the crowd, and all she can see is her partner's face. The chorus repeats the same sentiment about wanting to be loved until the end of time, and the song ends with Beyoncé declaring her love for her partner and urging them to "turn [her] lights out." The song conveys the idea that life is short, and we should cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and make the most of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Flight controller is here is looking very carefully at the situation
Something serious is happening and authorities are paying close attention
Obviously a major malfunction
There is a significant issue that needs to be addressed
Your love is bright as ever
The love between the two individuals is strong and vibrant
Even in the shadows
Their love persists even in the most difficult or hidden moments
Baby kiss me
Expressing the desire for physical affection from the other person
Before they turn the lights out
Wanting to make the most of their time together before it ends
Your heart is glowing
The other person's love and passion is evident and attractive
And I'm crashing into you
Feeling overwhelmed and swept up in the intensity of their connection
Before they turn the lights out
Once again emphasizing the need to seize the moment before it passes
Before they turn the lights out
Repeating the same message of making the most of their time together
Baby, love me lights out
Asking the other person to devote themselves fully to the relationship
In the darkest night hour (in the darkest night hour)
During moments of the greatest darkness and hardship
I'll search through the crowd (search through the crowd)
Determined to find and connect with the other person
Your face is all that I see
The person's love is so all-encompassing that they consume the singer's thoughts
I'll give you everything
Willing to give all of themselves to the relationship
We don't have forever
Recognizing the fleeting nature of time and the urgency of their connection
Ooh, baby daylight's wasting
Suggesting that time is running out and they need to act quickly
You better kiss me
Urging the other person to act on their feelings and affections
Before our time has run out
Not wanting to waste any more time before their connection fades
Mmm yeah
Expressing pleasure, excitement, or anticipation
Nobody sees what we see
Their connection is unique and special, and others may not understand it
They're just hopelessly gazing, oh
Others are envious or mesmerized by their relationship
Oh, baby take me, me
Wanting the other person to fully embrace and cherish their love
Before they turn the lights out
One more plea to make the most of their time before it's too late
Before our time has run out
Continuing to emphasize the urgency and importance of their relationship
Baby love me lights out
Desiring the other person's full commitment and attention
I love you like XO
Comparing the depth of their love to the measure of hugs and kisses
You love me like XO
The other person's love is just as strong and passionate
You kill me boy XO
The other person's love is so intense that it inspires or motivates the artist
You love me like XO
Repeating the emphasis on the other person's love and affection
All that I see
The other person is the singer's sole focus and inspiration
Give me everything
Asking the other person to fully invest in and commit to their relationship
Baby love me lights out
Ending the song with a final plea for complete dedication and attention
Baby love me lights out
Repeating the same message one last time
You can turn my lights out
Giving the other person full control and power over the singer's emotions and desires
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Ryan B. Tedder, Terius Youngdell Nash
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ultrajonh9812
This video always puts a smile in my face. It got me through some tough times...
@trollface1994
+João Vitor will this video always put a smile on your face? ...did it get you through some tough times ..?
@br33savag36
i agree funny thing is the dude from one republic wrote it
@br33savag36
***** bitch stfu no ask you to respond i know people don't write there songs i like the song and found out he wrote so take your bullshit under another comment not me boo
@br33savag36
Your bitch ass mom is crazy for having you speak facts dumb fuck
@dinorahmendez8655
+SteveFox she sure does
@hope_9978
This song make me feel some kind of way that I cannot explain. And I know that I am not the only one who feels like that.
@fusionkisses6369
It makes you feel free because of the love you share with someone who doesn't exist🙁
@hope_9978
Kierra J. You read my mind
@herroyalpeachness
my good friend danced to this song at her wedding. it was near the end of the night, and only her and her husband were on the dancefloor. so cute