Like his trademark suit, Myles’ music is timeless. Regardless of quickly passing trends and fads, it will persevere. From soulful, contemporary pop crooners to delicate, jazzy folk ditties, and down-home, back porch roots tunes to infectious hip-hop earworms, David’s only artistic constants are his always growing, shape shifting songwriting, and his exceptional ability to entertain.
Myles effortlessly injects any song with his irresistible energy, which has led him to numerous collaborations, most recently with the Latin Grammy award-winning Alex Cuba on “In 1-2-3-4” —a simmering toe-tapper infused with the heart of Havana’s dance floors. In 2012, he teamed up with Canadian hip hop star Classified and produced the JUNO award-winning, quadruple-platinum “Inner Ninja”, the biggest selling rap single in Canadian history. His endearing live charm, coupled with an uplifting sense of humour, has gained Myles an increasingly large fan base, and afforded him frequent festival appearances. In 2014, he became the host of CBC’s “East Coast Music Hour”, a new radio program and web portal dedicated to Atlantic Canadian music and music makers.
Hovering somewhere around a magic spot between James Taylor and Justin Timberlake, Myles’s diverse set of musical tools has garnered a staggering number of prestigious nominations and awards, including a JUNO and multiple Music Nova Scotia and ECMA awards in addition to numerous high profile music placements around the globe, from the US hit series “Parenthood”, to Australia’s popular “Packed to the Rafters”.
Turn Time Off
David Myles Lyrics
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And I don't have to search to find you cause I'm lying here beside you tonight
And it's nights like tonight that remind just how fast time flies
I can't think of anything better
I could make this last forever I'd try
I'd tell the world to stop spinning around
I'd tell the stars to keep shining and the sun to stay down
I'd turn time off, then I'd turn you on
Cause I've been away and I've got so much that I'd like to say
But I'm going to leave it in my head, I'm going to leave it to be said on another day
Cause we both have better things to do
And I feel just like I did when our love was brand new
I don't have to say a word for my love to be heard by you
I'll tell the world to stop spinning around
I'll tell the stars to keep shining and the sun to stay down
Cause a night like this hasn't come around in so long
I'll turn time off, then I'll turn you on
I'll tell the world to stop spinning around
I'll tell the stars to keep shining and the sun to stay down
Cause a night like this hasn't come around in so long
I'll turn time off, then I'll turn you on
The lyrics of David Myles's song "Turn Time Off" are about finding romantic solace in a moment that feels timeless. The singer is lying beside his lover, remarking on how her eyes shine brighter than the stars overhead. He believes that these quiet moments, with nothing to do but revel in each other's company, are what make time fly. Even in a world where things change rapidly, he doesn't want this feeling to end.
The singer imagines a scenario where he could stop time completely so he could bask in the moment with his lover. He would tell the world to stop spinning around and make the stars shine bright while keeping the sun from rising. He doesn't want this magical night to end because it has been so long since he felt this way. The phrase "turn you on" in the last line of the chorus is likely a double entendre, meaning both turning his lover on emotionally and physically.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that there are things he wants to say to his lover, but it might be best to leave those words unsaid. The singer comments that they both have better things to do, likely alluding to the pleasure of enjoying each other's company without distractions. Still, he doesn't need to vocalize his emotions because his love can be heard without words.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh love, your eyes shine brighter than the stars above
The singer admires the beauty of their partner's eyes and compares them to the brightness of stars.
And I don't have to search to find you cause I'm lying here beside you tonight
The singer is happy to be in such close proximity to their partner and finds comfort in knowing they are nearby.
And it's nights like tonight that remind just how fast time flies
The singer reflects on how quickly time passes and appreciates the special moments like the one they are experiencing in the present.
I can't think of anything better
The singer believes that spending time with their partner in this moment is the best thing that could be happening at this time.
I could make this last forever I'd try
The singer wishes they could prolong the moment indefinitely because of how enjoyable it is.
I'd tell the world to stop spinning around
The singer expresses their desire to freeze time and put everything on hold so that they could continue enjoying the present moment indefinitely.
I'd tell the stars to keep shining and the sun to stay down
The singer wishes to preserve the current state of the night, with the stars shining brightly and the sun remaining below the horizon.
Cause a night like this hasn't come around in so long
The singer recognizes how rare and special this moment is and wants to savor it to the fullest because it has not happened in some time.
I'd turn time off, then I'd turn you on
The singer fantasizes about being able to stop time so that they could continue enjoying the moment forever with their partner.
Cause I've been away and I've got so much that I'd like to say
The singer admits to having been away from their partner and wanting to make up for lost time by expressing their feelings, but decides to leave that for another day.
But I'm going to leave it in my head, I'm going to leave it to be said on another day
The singer plans on keeping their thoughts to themselves for now and postponing any declarations of love until the time is right.
Cause we both have better things to do
The singer acknowledges that they and their partner have other responsibilities and priorities that require their attention, and therefore, cannot spend all their time enjoying the present.
And I feel just like I did when our love was brand new
The singer feels the same level of excitement and passion towards their partner as they did when they first fell in love, and cherishes that feeling.
I don't have to say a word for my love to be heard by you
The singer knows that their partner understands how they feel about them, even if they don't express it outwardly.
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.