Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Turn the Light Out
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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She stole the key.
I gave her pearls.
I washed her feet.
I said "My love," she was asleep.
Dreaming of other things.
She's going to turn the light out.
She's going to turn the light out.
Time is out on me.
Carry on, in restless speech.
That we'd belong. We long to be,
Inside someone. Inside of me.
And all my wrong be left at sea.
She's going to turn the light out.
Close your eyes, let it be.
She's going to turn the light out.
Time is out on me.
The lyrics of "Turn the Light Out" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters portray a sense of melancholy and introspection as the singer reflects on his past actions and the consequences it has brought upon him. The song begins with the singer closing the door, representing the end of something significant, and his lover stealing the key, symbolizing the loss of access to something valuable. He then describes how he lavished her with pearls and washed her feet, implying his utmost devotion to her, but she was asleep, dreaming of other things, showing the disconnect between them.
The second verse delves into the singer's desire to belong to someone and be accepted for who he is, despite his flaws. He mentions "restless speech," which could mean that he is uncertain of his words and actions as he tries to fit in. He acknowledges his mistakes and hopes to let them go, leaving them at sea. However, he realizes that time has run out, and the light is about to turn off, suggesting that his chance for redemption or reconciliation is gone.
The chorus repeats the phrase "She's going to turn the light off" and urges the listener to close their eyes and accept the inevitable. The lyrics suggest that the singer is resigned to his fate and is ready to face the consequences of his actions. Overall, "Turn the Light Out" is a poignant meditation on love lost, mistakes made, and the acceptance of the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I closed the door.
I ended our relationship or conversation by shutting the door.
She stole the key.
She took control over our relationship or conversation by taking away the means of continuing it.
I gave her pearls.
I gave her my best, most valuable offerings or gestures.
I washed her feet.
I humbled myself and did what I could to serve her needs.
I said 'My love', she was asleep.
I expressed my love, but it fell on deaf ears or an unresponsive heart.
Dreaming of other things.
She was preoccupied with other thoughts, desires or people.
She's going to turn the light out.
She will end things between us or extinguish hope for our relationship or conversation.
Close your eyes, let it be.
Accept what is happening and move on.
Time is out on me.
I have run out of time or chances to make things work with her.
Carry on, in restless speech.
We keep talking without making any progress or finding true connection.
That we'd belong. We long to be, Inside someone. Inside of me.
We both yearned to have a deep, intimate connection where we felt a sense of belonging and completion.
And all my wrong be left at sea.
I hope to leave my past mistakes behind to start anew with her.
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Written by: TODD PARK MOHR
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@oldbohemian16
This music is as an old friend so good to hear
@judasplow25
Saw them in Duluth,mn. about 25 years ago. They were the second best band live "rush" being the best I've seen. They both play just like you hear it on the cd. They didn't call on the audience to sing they didn't give you the disco version they did it right.
@dawnduberry4683
Ok, I've decided this one just isn't long enough!!
@MarshalTennerWinter
god fuckin bless the 90s
@megsilvy1857
Found inside my car Took root like dill weed do
@jonnychainwreath2869
love this
close your eyes boy
let it be
b . head t.4 eva
@chapa4522
Love this group. Lyrics rock.
@runner8513
Amen Brother!!
@pablointhegazebo2089
This song has always haunted me.
@fanorcastilho
Descobrindo bandas que merecem ser ouvidas!!!