Raised by her father in the small town of Roberta, Georgia, Meiko first stepped in front of an audience at the age of eight, singing “White Christmas” for parishioners of a Southern Baptist church. At eighteen, Meiko left her hometown to showcase her talents to a wider audience. After a brief stop in Miami, she set down in Los Angeles and began her career in earnest, playing venues all over Southern California and writing at a prolific pace. She performed (and bartended) at Hollywood's Hotel Café (where she still performs regularly).
Meiko is one-quarter Japanese, on her maternal grandmother's side; in an attempt to get in touch with their Japanese heritage, she and her sister, designer Kelly Nishimoto, adopted the nicknames Meiko and Keiko.
Leave The Lights On
Meiko Lyrics
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I really should go, he's waiting for me
We both know it's not what it seems
We both know what's between the sheets
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
What would they say, what would they do?
Would it be trouble if they knew?
I'm trying hard to make you see
All that you are is all that I need
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
Let it out, let it out, let it out
Let it out, let it out, let it out
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
In Meiko’s song “Leave The Lights On,” the singer tells a story of a secret love affair that is hidden from the world. The song starts with the singer and her lover being in the dark, symbolizing that their relationship is a secret and is not meant to be seen by others. The singer acknowledges that the situation is not what it seems and that they both know what is happening between them.
The chorus of the song is repetitive and emphasizes the singer's desire to keep the lights on and not run away from the situation anymore. She knows that their love is a secret that they have to keep, but she wants to be able to see and acknowledge their love. The lyrics "let it out" in the bridge signify that the singer wants to be able to express her love, but is held back because of the secret nature of the relationship.
The song ends with the singer repeating that she wants the lights on and that she doesn't want to run away anymore. The message is clear - she wants to acknowledge their love and not hide it in the dark anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in the dark, it's getting late
We're running out of time to keep our secret hidden
I really should go, he's waiting for me
I have someone waiting for me, but I don't want to leave yet
We both know it's not what it seems
Our situation is more complicated than it appears
We both know what's between the sheets
We know what we're doing in private
What would they say, what would they do?
We're afraid of the repercussions if our secret is discovered
Would it be trouble if they knew?
We're questioning whether it's worth the risk
I'm trying hard to make you see
I'm trying to convince my partner that it's worth it to continue
All that you are is all that I need
Our love is enough for me
I know that it's a secret And that I gotta keep it
We know we need to keep our relationship hidden
But I want the lights on
I want to be open about our relationship despite the risks
And I don't want to run away anymore
I don't want to continue hiding our love and running away from the truth
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
We want to leave the lights on to signify our openness and honesty
Let it out, let it out, let it out
We want to be free to express our love without fear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, LUCKY EAR
Written by: Anthony Rhichardo Reyes, Melissa Mcallister Sheppard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@techartic4771
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
في الدجى وضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
نوره الوضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شدني جدواه براق سناه
ليف أنا بنساه خلي مستحيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
نوره الوضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شدني جدواه براق سناه
ليف أنا بنساه خلي مستحيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
في الدجى وضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شدني جدواه براق سناه
ليف أنا بنساه والله مستحيل
هو حبيب الروح، هو دواء المجروح
كم عليه أنوح من وقت طويل
يعل داره يود براق ورعود
بو يدايل سود والمضمر نحيل
هو حبيب الروح، هو دواء المجروح
كم عليه أنوح من وقت طويل
يعل داره يود براق ورعود
بو يدايل سود والمضمر نحيل
أمس صوبه وشاح (وشاح
في الدجى وضاح ومسوي شيعيل
(شدني جدواه براق سناه (سناه
ليف أنا بنساه والله مستحيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
في الدجى وضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شدني جدواه براق سناه
ليف أنا بنساه والله مستحيل
ترتوي لو طال ويديم من زمان
تاز من غدران والبطحاء تسيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
نوره الوضاح ومسوي شيعيل
ترتوي لو طال ويديم من زمان
تاز من غدران والبطحاء تسيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
نوره الوضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شفت برق لاح أمس صوبه وشاح
نوره الوضاح ومسوي شيعيل
شدني جدواه براق سناه
ليف أنا بنساه خلي مستحيل
@Anikowa
TEXT:
We're in the dark, it's getting late
I really should go, he's waiting for me
We both know it's not what it seems
We both know what's between the sheets
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
What would they say, what would they do?
Would it be trouble if they knew?
I'm trying hard to make you see
All that you are is all that I need
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
Let it out, let it out, let it out
Let it out, let it out, let it out
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on
I know that it's a secret
And that I gotta keep it
But I want the lights on
Yeah, I want the lights on
And I don't want to run away anymore
Leave the lights on, leave the lights on, leave the lights on
@zavier36
For fuck sake just leave the lights on ...
@tewpay0_09
Spin0zy LOL
@fn4286
lmfao
@emilymarable4791
Stuxy ikr
@Multiplayer47
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@-iss-8592
Stuxyy 😂😂😂
@SeriousGamer753
It's funny how a remix has more views than the original song...
@scottstephens6008
+Dusan Popovic lol
@Arcticwhir
+SeriousGamer753 because the remixes/uploads are hosted on channels that have way more subs than this channel.
@OnHold_Kyra
I know right