Come On Over
Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan Lyrics


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Like a thief
Crawling through the night
Like a drunk
Brawling in a fight
How she gonna know what is
Right from wrong

[Chorus]
Come on over, turn me on

Sunday best
You're my favorite suit
You make the team
You're no substitute
I know baby I'm your
Favorite son, listen up babe

[Chorus]

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Tell me baby
Tell me pretty lies
See the spider
Been out catching flies
Will you leave me I know it
Won't be long before you

[Chorus]

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Like a blind man
Driving at the wheel
Like a hound dog
Scratching out a meal
You and I both know it
You belong





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Come On Over Turn Me On" by Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan explore the idea of temptation and desire. The first verse gives us the imagery of a thief and a drunk, both acting impulsively and recklessly. The lyrics question how one can know what is right and wrong in these situations. The chorus, "Come on over, turn me on," suggests that the singer is willing to give in to their desires and succumb to temptation.


The second verse continues the theme of temptation with the lyrics "Sunday best, you're my favorite suit, you make the team, you're no substitute." The singer is conveying their strong attraction to this person, suggesting that they stand out above the rest. The line "I know baby I'm your favorite son" may imply that the singer feels they have a special connection with this person.


The bridge of the song, "Is it any wonder, I lay awake all night, is it any wonder, on a Sunday soon I see the light," suggests that the singer is struggling with their desires and the consequences of giving in. They may be losing sleep over the decision, but also have a glimmer of hope, a "light," that they may finally give in to their desires.


Overall, this song is a seductive and moody exploration of human desire and temptation.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a thief
Sneaking unnoticed through the darkness


Crawling through the night
Moving on hands and knees in the dark


Like a drunk
Intoxicated and stumbling


Brawling in a fight
Engaging in a physical altercation


How she gonna know what is
How will she be able to discern


Right from wrong
Which actions are moral and which are not


Come on over, turn me on
Come to me and excite me


Sunday best
Looking one's finest


You're my favorite suit
You're my preferred partner


You make the team
You complete me


You're no substitute
No one else can take your place


I know baby I'm your
I realize that I am your


Favorite son, listen up babe
Most cherished child, pay attention


Is it any wonder
Is it any surprise


I lay awake all night
I cannot sleep


On a Sunday soon
In the near future


I see the light
I comprehend something that was not formerly clear


Tell me baby
Confess to me


Tell me pretty lies
Deceive me with charming falsehoods


See the spider
Observe the arachnid


Been out catching flies
Hunting for prey


Will you leave me I know it
Will you abandon me, I'm aware


Won't be long before you
It won't take much time for you to do so


Like a blind man
Without the ability to see


Driving at the wheel
Operating a vehicle


Like a hound dog
Similar to a canine


Scratching out a meal
Searching for food


You and I both know it
We both acknowledge and understand it


You belong
You are meant to be with me


Come on over, turn me on
Come to me and excite me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@senorno9327

Like a thief
Crawling through the night
Like a drunk
Brawling in a fight
How she gonna know what is
Right from wrong

Come on over, turn me on

Sunday best
You're my favourite suit
You make the team
You're no substitute
I know baby I'm your
Favourite son, listen up babe

Come on over, turn me on

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Tell me baby
Tell me pretty lies
See the spider
Been out catching flies
Will you leave me I know it
Won't be long before you

Come on over, turn me on

Is it any wonder
Is it any wonder
I lay awake all night
Is it any wonder
On a Sunday soon
I see the light

Like a blind man
Driving at the wheel
Like a hound dog
Scratching out a meal
You and I both know it
You belong

Come on over, turn me on



All comments from YouTube:

@misseskrumel1427

Super schönes Lied, hab es beim Tatort gehört und musste es mir jetzt direkt nochmal anhören 😁

@Bineskreativesideenreich

Ging mir genauso 😁☺

@michaelmertens1482

Mir geht's genauso

@beatewagner7.2934

Oh, ich bin nicht allein....

@johndelilo6038

Genau, Tatort Stuttgart -- Du allein 😁

@Highmuk

das ganze album ist ein kracher. top 10 bei mir

@MadisonEstes

I heard this on rescue me and had to look up the song right afterwards. I loved it after the first few lines. Very mellow and addicting. I love the lyrics too.

@edgar5433

I found this song thanks to 'bad sisters' from apple tv.. Awesome

@spartanthreeseven9686

Wow! Back in '95 I briefly lived in a 3000' recording studio built by the drummer, Jeff, an Airforce Acoustic Engineer, and the guitarist, Mark. They turned me onto Mad Season, The Burning Red. Which, of course, led me to Screaming Trees. Then and again, Wow. Seattle's one of the few major cities I haven't seen yet. Keep on writin brother.
G
California

@m.sh.9886

I'm Here From "Bad Sisters" Ep. 4 👀🤝🏻
Luv the song..

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