"When the Lights Go Out" was co-written by Eliot Kennedy, Tim Lever and Mike Percy (from the band Dead or Alive), J. McClaughlin and Five themselves; it was co-produced by Eliot Kennedy, Tim Lever and Mike Percy. "When the Lights Go Out" is the band's biggest hit to date, and their only top ten hit in the United States. An alternate version of the song, which Abs' rap replaces J's rap was made especially for the US release; thus being two separate videos for each version.
Five's biggest hit to date internationally, "When the Lights Go Out" is considered somewhat to be their debut single in most countries (except in the UK), peaking at number 2 in Australia, reaching the Top 30 in the US on June 23, 1998 and peaking at number 10 on July 21, 1998. The song also spent a massive 6 months in the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
When the Lights Go Out
Five Lyrics
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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
The song "When the Lights Go Out" by Five is a seductive track that speaks of a man's desire to be intimate with a woman. The lyrics describe the moment when the lights go out, and how the man intends to show the woman his love and tenderness. The first verse sets the mood with the man complimenting the woman and expressing his interest in her. He then assures her that he is not insincere and that he only wants to be with her.
In the chorus, the man tells the woman that when the lights go out, he will show her what it's all about. He promises to express his love and tenderness in a way that words cannot describe. The second verse continues with the man assuring the woman that he is fully committed to her and that he sees through her facade. He asks her not to deny how she feels and urges her to trust him.
The bridge features a rap verse that further emphasizes the man's desire to be intimate with the woman. He talks about how he wants to make her feel good and promises to give her what she wants. Finally, the chorus repeats, and the song ends on a strong note of the man urging the woman to come to him when the lights go out.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I like that
Expressing interest in something
in one man
Referring to oneself
your looking kinda flat tonight girl
Commenting on the appearance of a woman
wassup,
Asking what is going on
Baby, when the lights go out
Inviting someone for intimacy when the lights are off
(yeah, uh here we go)
Expressing enthusiasm and eagerness
(check check)
Testing the microphone or checking the equipment
I'll show you what it's all about
Promising an enjoyable experience
(Coming at you, girl)
Addressing a woman directly
(You're gonna like this, girl)
Making a confident assertion
(Here we go)
Starting something exciting
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
Not apologizing for one's emotions
I know you think I'm being insincere
Acknowledging that someone doesn't trust you
From the way I'm treating you
Saying the actions seem wrong
I never wanted to be so unkind
Admitting to doing something unpleasant
The only one thing on my mind
Stating the top priority
Is just kickin' it wit u girl
Spending time with someone
Baby it's not the way I feel
Clarifying one's feelings
You know you must believe me
Asking for trust
Baby, it's not part of the deal
Rejecting a false assumption
Oh no no
Expressing disagreement
Every single word could not express
Suggesting that words are inadequate to convey emotions
The love and tenderness
Referring to kindness and care
I'll show you what it's all about
Promising an enjoyable experience
Babe I swear you will soon come to me
Making an assurance of future intimacy
So, baby, come to me
Inviting someone for intimacy
(Ah, yeah, check it)
Expressing excitement and readiness
(Second verse, girl)
Announcing the start of the new verse
I know you think it may be just a lie
Acknowledging someone's distrust
Ain't no good in putting up a fight
Suggesting that resistance is futile
'Cuz my heart is set on you
Revealing one's true feelings
I see the trust is in your eyes
Observing trustworthiness
I ain't fooled by your thin disguise
Seeing through someone's facade
I can see I'm getting through, babe
Noticing progress
Girl, don't deny the way you feel
Asking for honesty
You know you gotta trust me
Stating the importance of trust
(You gotta trust)
Emphasizing the importance of trust
Give me a chance to prove I'm real
Asking for an opportunity to demonstrate sincerity
Oh yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
I flip your hips, flip the switch baby yeah now
Describing a sexual encounter
an get you off coz im ready in a flip now
Expressing readiness to engage in sex
swim for me baby give me all that you got
Encouraging someone to be passionate
wanna stop coz you make me feel hot
Admitting arousal
now what you wanna do and that I feel the same way too
Asking for an agreement
give you what you want through the days and the nights
Promising continuous satisfaction
Its about time that we turned out the lights
Suggesting the time for intimacy has come
(Uh)
An exclamation or a pause
(You know what I mean)
Asking for understanding or agreement
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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