Lights Out
Eddy Duchin & Lew Sherwood Lyrics

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Lights out, sweetheart
One more perfect day is through
Lights out, sweetheart
One more perfect dream come true
We've reached the hour of parting
So kiss me tenderly
Lights out, sweetheart
Close your eyes and dream of me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lights Out" by Eddy Duchin and Lew Sherwood, the singers are bidding farewell to their lover after a perfect day has come to an end. The title phrase "Lights Out" represents the end of the day and the transition into night, as well as the closing of this particular chapter in their relationship. The singers acknowledge the bittersweet nature of parting but choose to focus on the positive aspects of their time together. As they say goodbye, they ask their sweetheart to close their eyes and dream of them, keeping their love alive in their hearts even as they separate.

Line by Line Meaning

Lights out, sweetheart,
The end of the day has come and it's time to say goodbye my love.

One more perfect day is through.
Another wonderful day has come to an end with you by my side.

Lights out, sweetheart,
The light must be turned off now, my sweet love.

One more perfect dream come true.
Another dream of mine has come true being with you.

We've reached the hour of parting,
It's time for us to say goodbye and depart from each other.

So kiss me tenderly.
Please give me one last gentle kiss before we separate.

Lights out, sweetheart,
Please turn off the light and let's sleep now my love.

Close your eyes and dream of me.
Before you drift off to sleep, please keep me in your thoughts and dreams.

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Written by: Billy Hill

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