When the Lights Go Out" is considered somewhat to be their debut single in … Read Full Bio ↴When the Lights Go Out" is considered somewhat to be their debut single in most countries (except in the UK), peaking at number two in Australia, reaching the Top 30 in the US on 23 June 1998 and eventually spending seven nonconsecutive weeks at its peak of number 10, starting 21 July 1998. The song also spent six months on the US Billboard Hot 100, and sold 800,000 copies in the US alone.

Race for Life the Official Soundtrack 2011

When the lights go out
Five Lyrics

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Yeah, I like that
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

Here we go
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

Overall Meaning

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

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Nick Samon

5y↑6

Yeah, I like that, you know what I mean?

You're looking kind of fly tonight, girl

What's up, check it

Baby, when the lights go out

I'll show you what it's all about

Comin' at you, girl, you're gonna like this, girl

Here we go, check it

I ain't sorry for the way I feel

I know you think I'm being insincere

From the way like 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 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

Vanesa Colmenares

Yeah, I like that
Nah mean?
You're looking kinda fly tonight girl
What's up
Check it
Baby when the lights go out
I'll show you what it's all about
Coming at you girl
Know you I like this girl
Here we go!

Check it out
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
I know you think I'm being insincere
From the way I'm treating you
I never wanted to be so unkind
The only one thing on my mind
Is just kicking 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!

I know you think it may be just a lie
Ain't no use in putting up a fight
'Cause my heart is set on you
I see the truth it's in your eyes
I ain't fooled by your thin disguise
I can see I'm getting through, babe!

Girl don't deny the way you feel
You know you've gotta trust me
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!
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 da switch
Make ya 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 ya make me feel hot
I know what you wanna do
And that I feel the same way too
Give me what ya want through
The days and the nights
Yeah it's about time
That we turned out the lights!

Yeah, I like that
Nah wassup'?
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

Baby, when the lights go out!
Every single word...