Strobelight
Jason Derülo Lyrics


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Un, Deus, Troi, Quatre (French Numbers 1-4)

Like a Strobe Light Light Light Light x2
I can't see you babe,
I feel you,
Lost in this place till I found you,
Playin' hard to get, I, I, I know this game,
Turning me on,
Switch it off again.

One moment your gone
The next you are here
Like smoke in my arms
You just disappear
One moment your here
Then you flash away
You're st, st, startling
I, I, I want you to stay

Strobe Light
You're off then you're on
Like a strobe light
See like your doing me wrong
And if I can get for a second,
All the sexin' you be getting like a strobe light
Drop in your arms
Like a strobe light light light light x2

Is this a dream?
Are you really there?
A trick of the eye,
I, I, I saw you, I swear,
One touch not enough,
Wanna dance wit you all night
But you keep me n keep me in the half line

Your running again,
Like losing the race,
Is it love that you want?
Or just the thrill of the chase,
One moment your here,
Then you flash away,
You're st, st, startling
I, I, I want you to stay,

Strobe Light,
You're off then you're on
Like a strobe light,
See like your doing me wrong,
And if I can get for a second,
All the s** you be getting like a strobe light,
Drop in your arms,
Like a Strobe Light light light light x2

If the lights were on
I hold you body
(If you get the moment)
Get things started
(Would you take it off and)
Immmm
(Would you take it off)
Immmm
(I just want to tell you)
Immmm
(Take it off)

Like a Strobe Light
(Put your hands up x2)
Like a Strobe Light
(Put your hands up x3)

Strobe Light
You're off then you're on
Like a strobe light
See like your doing me wrong
And if I can get for a second,
All the sexin' you be getting like a strobe light
Drop in your arms




Like a strobe light light light light x2
(Put your hands up x2)

Overall Meaning

The song, Strobe Light by Jason Derulo, is about the uncertainty that comes with pursuing someone that you are attracted to. The lyrics allude to the feeling of being lost in a place until you find that person. The lines "Like a Strobe Light, You're off then you're on" convey the sudden appearances and disappearances of the person he is interested in. The chorus depicts the physical attraction and desire that he has for this person who is constantly playing hard-to-get.


The verse "If the lights were on, I'd hold your body" portrays the hidden, intimate desire that Jason Derulo has for the person he's pursuing. He expresses his frustration towards his lover's teasing, and how he desires a physical connection with her. Through the use of metaphors like "Like smoke in my arms, you just disappear", the lyrics describe the frustrating feelings of uncertainty and ambiguity regarding the relationship status.


In conclusion, Strobe Light is a catchy and upbeat song which tells the story of an exciting yet frustrating relationship, where one person is always playing hard-to-get, and the other is yearning for a deeper, intimate connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a Strobe Light Light Light Light x2
The feeling of the lights at the club that go on and off repeatedly, just like the mixed signals Jason Derulo is getting from his crush.


I can't see you babe, I feel you, Lost in this place till I found you
Jason Derulo either can't see his crush amongst the party crowd, but feels their presence or he was feeling lost in the club before spotting his crush and finding his way to them.


Playin' hard to get, I, I, I know this game
Jason Derulo realizes the game of cat and mouse that his crush is playing by making him wait for their attention and affection.


Turning me on,Switch it off again
His crush is like an on/off switch, where they turn on Jason Derulo and later switch off their interest and affection as it suits them.


One moment your gone,The next you are here, Like smoke in my arms,You just disappear
His crush fades in and out like a wisp of smoke and is not reliable in their presence around him. They suddenly appear and disappear from his arms without any warning or explanation.


One moment your here,Then you flash away,You're st, st, startling, I, I, I want you to stay
His crush pops up for a brief moment and then disappears which is overwhelming for him. But despite this, he finds it more important that they stay by his side no matter what.


Strobe Light,You're off then you're on,Like a strobe light,See like your doing me wrong
His crush's behavior is like a strobe light, turning off and on erratically. He questions if this is their way of hurting him deliberately.


And if I can get for a second,All the sexin' you be getting like a strobe light,Drop in your arms
If Jason Derulo could have his crush's affection even for a second, it would be as intense and addictive as the lights of a strobe in a club. He also implies that they may be getting intimate with other people at the club at a rapid pace.


Is it love that you want?,Or just the thrill of the chase
Jason Derulo is not sure if his crush wants a committed relationship with him or is looking for the thrill of the hunt and the chase.


Your running again,Like losing the race
His crush keeps running away from him and makes him feel like he's losing the competition for their love.


Strobe Light,You're off then you're on,Like a strobe light,See like your doing me wrong
Repeating the chorus once again, Jason reiterates how his crush's behavior is playing games with him, confusing and possibly even hurting him in the process.


If the lights were on I hold you body (If you get the moment) Get things started (Would you take it off and) Immmm (Would you take it off) Immmm (I just want to tell you) Immmm (Take it off)
If he had the chance, he'd like to hold his crush’s body and get things started with them, even going to the extent of asking them to take off their clothes.


Strobe Light,You're off then you're on,Like a strobe light,See like your doing me wrong
Repeating the chorus one last time, Jason is tired of the mixed messages his crush keeps sending him and isn't sure they are respecting his feelings.


Drop in your arms,Like a strobe light light light light x2 (Put your hands up x2)
Falling into his crush's arms would be like falling into the hypnotic rhythm of the strobe lights at the club, as he asks the crowd to raise their hands one last time in celebration.




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yellowrocker34

I'm gonna have this song stuck in my head all week

Amanda Lockard

Awsome song...love it to death!!

SterreeeB

I love this song! the beat is soo great!

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Love this song!

danny hayes

this is so good lovin his songs :) he needs to make some more lyk this ridin solo and in my head are also amazin :):)

MsDerell

Addicted to his voice :O ♥

Anne H.

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Lexy D

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Hanneke Verheul

music like this doesn't have a time limit to listen to it

Zuzie Coldman

This is my favorite song !!!!! <3

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