Light Switch
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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Why you callin' at 11:30
When you only wanna do me dirty? (Uh)
But I hit right back
'Cause you got that-that, yeah, uh
Why you always wanna act like lovers?
But you never wanna be each others' (uh)
I say, "Don't look back"
But I go right back and
All the sudden, I'm hypnotized
You're the one that I can't deny
Every time that I say
I'm gonna walk away
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
Now, I don't wanna fight this (no)
You know how to just make me want
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip (yeah)
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Do you love it when you keep me guessin'? (Me guessin')
When you leave and then you leave me stressin' (me stressin') (uh) (uh)
But I can't stay mad
When you walk like that, no, uh
Why you always wanna act like lovers?
But you never wanna be each others' (uh) (uh)
I say, "Don't look back"
But I go right back and
All the sudden, I'm hypnotized (hypnotized)
You're the one that I can't deny (can't deny)
Every time that I say
I'm gonna walk away (yeah)
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
Now, I don't wanna fight this (no)
You know how to just make me want
You turn me on like a light switch (switch)
When you're movin' your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip (grip)
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you (me wantin' you, girl)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (how you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
Now, I don't wanna fight this
You know how to just make me want to
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (how you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you (wanna keep me wantin' you, baby)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (how you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you
"Light Switch" by Charlie Puth explores the complexities of a toxic relationship. The song is a conversation between two people who are constantly in conflict, but are unable to stay away from each other. The song begins with the singer asking why their partner would call them late at night when they only want to hurt them. Despite this, the singer admits to being unable to resist their partner's charm and keeps going back to them.
The chorus compares the effect of the partner's seduction to that of turning on a light switch. The partner's seductive movements and ability to keep the singer wanting more is like a switch that turns on and off. The second verse continues with the same themes, with the singer admitting to being unable to stay mad at their partner when they walk a certain way.
Overall, "Light Switch" is a relatable song that many people can relate to. It speaks to the appeal of toxic relationships and the difficulty of breaking away from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you callin' at 11:30
When you only wanna do me dirty? (Uh)
But I hit right back
'Cause you got that-that, yeah, uh
Why you always wanna act like lovers?
But you never wanna be each others' (uh)
I say, "Don't look back"
But I go right back and
The singer is being called by their lover, who only wants to use them for physical pleasure. Despite this, the singer is drawn back to their lover every time, even though their relationship is not a real romantic one.
All the sudden, I'm hypnotized
You're the one that I can't deny
Every time that I say
I'm gonna walk away
The singer is helplessly drawn to their lover and can't resist their charm, even when they try to leave the relationship behind.
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
Now, I don't wanna fight this (no)
You know how to just make me want
You turn me on like a light switch
When you're movin' your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip (yeah)
You know how to just make me want you, baby
The singer is highly attracted to their lover's physical movements and presence, leading them to feel like they are under a spell.
Do you love it when you keep me guessin'? (Me guessin')
When you leave and then you leave me stressin' (me stressin') (uh) (uh)
But I can't stay mad
When you walk like that, no, uh
Why you always wanna act like lovers?
But you never wanna be each others' (uh) (uh)
I say, "Don't look back"
But I go right back and
The artist feels frustrated by their lover's behavior but is drawn back to them every time, even when their lover causes them stress and anxiety.
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you (me wantin' you, girl)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on and show me how you do (how you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want
You wanna keep me wantin' you
The artist's lover is successful in keeping the artist hooked on them, and the artist seeks validation and reassurance from their lover to continue the cycle of attraction and desire.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Puth, Jacob Casey Torrey, Jacob Kasher Hindlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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tricks I do not know
Megan: "Hotter"
Hopi: "Sweeter"
Joonie: "Cooler"
Yoongi: "Butter
So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today.
Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım ''
Erinder: '' Sezimdüü ''
Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak ''
Dene: '' Muzdak ''
Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis.
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Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon.
Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan.
Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾
They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising
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@mintysali1141
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝
NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE
tricks I do not know
Megan: "Hotter"
Hopi: "Sweeter"
Joonie: "Cooler"
Yoongi: "Butter
So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today.
Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım ''
Erinder: '' Sezimdüü ''
Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak ''
Dene: '' Muzdak ''
Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis.
Aç köz arstan
Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon.
Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan.
Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾
They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising
💗❤️💌💘
@charlieputh
I created the concept for this music video based on an idea I had and shared with the incredible director, Christian Breslauer. I wanted to humorously portray all the things we sometimes try to change about ourselves in order to capture that unrequited love, when deep down we should be changing our lives only to benefit ourselves and no one else.
@mrow0218
YOOOO EARLY
BEEN REPLAYING THIS SONG FOR LIKE A MIL TIMES ALREADY<3
@SamM-ly1bf
The wait was worth Charlie
@no_koshn
FIRST HOLY
@jannahmaesantiago5786
thank you <3
@no_koshn
Hi Charlie.
@ProjectNightfallSHORTS
The time has come and the wait was worth the time!! 😀
@NikExtras
hi agon
@tharulthathsilu
Night fam here!
@kekeuwu3957
No way, 6min ago!?