When the Lights Go Out
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You know what I mean?
You're looking kind of fly tonight, girl
What's up, check it
Baby, when the lights go out (uh, yeah)
I'll show you what it's all about
Comin' at you, girl, you're gonna like this, girl
Check it
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
I know you think I'm being insincere
From the way I'm treatin' you
I never wanted to be so unkind
The only one thing on my mind
Is just kickin' it with you, girl
Baby, it's not the way I feel
You know you must believe me
Baby, it's not part of the deal
Oh, no, no
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So, baby, come to me when the lights go out
Ah, yeah, check it, check it out
Second verse, girl
I know you think it may be just a lie
Ain't no good in puttin' up a fight
'Cause my heart is set on you
I see the truth is in your eyes
I ain't fooled by your thin disguise
I can see I'm gettin' through, babe
Girl, don't deny the way you feel
You know you gotta trust me (give me a try)
Give me a chance to prove I'm real
Oh yeah, yeah
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
When I flick the switch, make your hips wanna dip now
I can get you off 'cause I'm ready and equipped now
Swing for me baby, give me all that you got
Never wanna stop 'cause you make me feel hot
I know what you wanna do and that I feel the same way too
Give you what you want through the days and the nights
Yeah, it's about time that we turned out the light
Yeah, I like that, so what's up, check it
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
"When the Lights Go Out" by 5ive is a song about a guy who is interested in a girl, but she's not reciprocating his feelings. The guy is telling the girl that when the lights go out, he will show her what it's all about, implying that he's ready for a romantic encounter. He expresses that he's not sorry for his feelings and he knows the girl thinks he's insincere, but he's just interested in spending some time with her. He acknowledges that the girl feels the same way but is trying to hide it. He urges her to come to him when the lights go out and he promises to show her love and tenderness like she's never known before.
The song's lyrics are somewhat explicit in nature, but the catchy tune and upbeat tempo mitigate this fact. The song is unique in that it blends R&B and pop elements, with strong vocal harmonies and a prominent bass line. The meaning of the lyrics isn't immediately clear at first listen, but upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the song is about a guy trying to win over a girl he's interested in. The song's catchy hooks and memorable chorus make it a fan favorite, and it has remained popular in both the UK and the US since its release in 1998.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when the lights go out
The moment when we're alone and in the dark is when I'll show you how much I care for you
I'll show you what it's all about
I'll prove to you that my feelings are true and that you can trust me
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
I'm not apologizing for being honest about my feelings for you
The only one thing on my mind
All I can think about is being with you
It's not part of the deal
There are no strings attached, my feelings for you are genuine
Every single word could not express
No words can fully describe the love and affection I have for you
I see the trust is in your eyes
I can tell from the way you look at me that you're starting to trust me
Give me a chance to prove I'm real
Let me show you that what I feel for you is genuine and not just a lie
I flip your hips, flip the switch baby yeah now
I want to turn you on and make you feel good
Its about time that we turned out the lights
Let's take things to the next level and be intimate with each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Ignatius Mclaughlin, Eliot Kennedy, Mike Percy, Tim Lever, Sean Conlon, Jason Wesley Brown, Richard J. Dobson, Richard Breen, Scott Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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