Petras began recording music as a teenager, releasing her debut EP One Piece of Tape in 2011. She independently released her debut single in 2017, "I Don't Want It at All", which went on to top several viral music charts on Spotify. The song was followed by many singles like "Feeling of Falling" (with Cheat Codes), "Heart to Break" and "1, 2, 3 Dayz Up" (featuring Sophie).
Following her early success, Petras released a collection of digital singles which would later comprise her unofficial body of work known as Era 1. Petras released her debut project, Clarity, on 28 June 2019. The record was preceded with a nine-week-long promotional campaign, during which Petras released one single per week with an accompanying visual lyric video. Petras then released a Halloween-themed album, Turn Off the Light in October 2019. In 2020, Petras saw international chart success with her singles "Malibu" and "Broken Glass", the latter being a collaboration with Kygo. In 2021, Petras signed with Republic Records released "Future Starts Now" and "Coconuts", the latter achieving TikTok virality.
In 2022, Petras released the Slut Pop EP, In October, she released "Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)", a collaboration with the British singer Sam Smith. The single hit number 1 in over fifteen countries, including the UK, the US and Australia, and marked the first time an openly trans artist reached number 1 in many of them. Petras and Smith also became the first openly trans and non-binary artists to win a Grammy, taking home the trophy for Pop/Duo Group Performance.
2023 saw the release of Kim's debut album, Feed The Beast on June 23, featuring her collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "Alone". Kim also surprise dropped her previously scrapped album Problรฉmatique on September 18. Feed The Beast ended up being one of the most streamed albums of that year, at over a billion streams collectively.
Turn Off The Light
Kim Petras Lyrics
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Under moonlight
Chills down your spine
Fear in your eyes
Feelin' malicious
Heard you like it vicious
All your dirty wishes
We were made to do it
C'mon
Are you curious enough to taste it?
To taste it
If you're looking for a fright
And you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite
Wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
Hot stuff
Know you like it rough
When I put it on ya, you'll never get enough
Feelin' the pressure
The pain turns into pleasure
Ooh, I'm gonna get ya
Ooh, I'm gonna get ya
C'mon
Are you curious enough to taste it?
To taste it
If you're looking for a fright
And you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite
Wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Only in the darkness will you find your true self
Howl at the moon to awaken your spell
One cannot judge what the eye cannot see
Outside the realm of humanity
Embrace your fear, don't dare to run
Only then will you be what you're meant to become
If you're looking for a fright
And you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite
Wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you're looking for a fright
And you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light (turn off the light)
If you wanna take a bite
Wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light (yeah, yeah)
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
In "Turn Off The Light," Kim Petras is relishing in the creepiness and spookiness of being under the moonlight. She commands the listener to "turn off the light" and embrace the darkness in order to find their true self. The lyrics are heavily sexual and also play with the idea of pain turning into pleasure, alluding to BDSM. The chorus encourages listeners to be "curious enough to taste it," suggesting that one should step out of their comfort zone and explore their darker desires. The bridge of the song acknowledges that true transformation and growth can only happen once we embrace our fears and stop running away from the unknown.
Overall, Kim Petras is using this song to celebrate the eeriness of the night and the unknown, but also encouraging her listeners to embrace their desires and fears in order to become the best version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight
The start of a spooky and thrilling night
Under moonlight
The light of the moon adding to the eerie atmosphere
Chills down your spine
A sensation of fear that runs down your backbone
Fear in your eyes
Eyes filled with terror and apprehension
Feelin' malicious
Feeling wicked and wanting to do something mischievous
Heard you like it vicious
I know you enjoy things that are brutal
All your dirty wishes
All the wicked things you want to do
We were made to do it
Our purpose is to do these taboo and frightening things
C'mon
Encouragement to partake in the spooky and thrilling experience
Are you curious enough to taste it?
Do you have enough intrigue and interest to try it out?
To taste it
To experience the thrill and excitement
If you're looking for a fright
If you are seeking a scare
And you wanna do it right
When you want to do it, do it perfectly
C'mon, turn off the light
Turn off the lights to add to the spooky environment
If you wanna take a bite
If you want to try something new and thrilling
Wanna see the dark side
To witness and experience the taboo and unexplored sections of life
Hot stuff
Referring to a person who is physically attractive and desirable
Know you like it rough
The person likes it when things are done roughly
When I put it on ya, you'll never get enough
Once the intense experience begins, you will crave for more
Feelin' the pressure
Feeling the weight and tension of the thrilling experience
The pain turns into pleasure
The discomfort of the experience transcends into a satisfying pleasure
Ooh, I'm gonna get ya
An intention to bring intense and thrilling experience to the person
Only in the darkness will you find your true self
Exploring the unknown and taboo aspects will help you discover yourself
Howl at the moon to awaken your spell
Channel your inner self by letting go and releasing your inhibitions
One cannot judge what the eye cannot see
What you can't see, you cannot form an opinion on
Outside the realm of humanity
Beyond the limits of what is considered human norm
Embrace your fear, don't dare to run
Face your fears and challenges head-on and overcome them
Only then will you be what you're meant to become
Explore the unknown and let go of inhibitions to discover your true self
C'mon (repeated lines)
Encouragement to partake in the spooky and thrilling experience
Ooh, ahh (repeated lines)
Sounds of excitement and pleasure
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Joseph, Jesse St. John Geller, Kim Petras, Lukasz Gottwald, Sarah Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
[Verse 1: Kim Petras]
Midnight
Under moonlight
Chills down your spine
Fear in your eyes
Feelin' malicious
Heard you like it vicious
All your dirty wishes
We were made to do it
[Pre-Chorus: Kim Petras]
C'mon, are you curious enough to taste it?
To taste it
[Chorus: Kim Petras]
If you're looking for a fright and you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite, wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
[Verse 2: Kim Petras]
Hot stuff
Know you like it rough
When I put it on ya, you'll never get enough
Feelin' the pressure
The pain turns into pleasure
Ooh, I'm gonna get ya
Ooh, I'm gonna get ya
[Pre-Chorus: Kim Petras]
C'mon, are you curious enough to taste it?
To taste it
[Chorus: Kim Petras]
If you're looking for a fright and you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite, wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
[Post-Chorus: Kim Petras]
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
[Bridge: Elvira]
Only in the darkness will you find your true self
Howl at the moon to awaken the spell
One cannot judge what the eye cannot see
Outside the realm of humanity
Embrace your fear, don't dare to run
Only then will you be what you're meant to become
[Chorus: Kim Petras]
If you're looking for a fright and you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite, wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
[Chorus: Kim Petras]
If you're looking for a fright and you wanna do it right
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
If you wanna take a bite, wanna see the dark side
C'mon, turn off the light
C'mon, turn off the light
[Post-Chorus: Kim Petras]
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
@Raphael-2
I'm dying, she's bringing back the good days of pop and I'm living for halloween vibes, and it's with ELVIRA!!
@reinachrissy
the dark pop princess I love her!
@Diegrinch84
Why isn't there a music video of this song?????? The whole album is FABULOUS!!!
@LisaMarieParadee
Iwas thinking the same thing, especially since the song has Elvira in it. Just seeing her appear longing on her iconic black couch in a music video would be cool.
@guguinha246
Monster High girls found dead and wigless
@bennowak3855
Rip ๐๐ญ
@irisanevermore2276
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@sheltered4460
Yes
@user-gh8gr3lj4h
Ikrr when I was younger monster high was my shit now I'm here listening to thiss and I love it๐๐๐๐๐
@dropdeadfred109
Lmao! Funny. ๐