She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired debut album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000), which was a critical and commercial success that spawned two top-10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". The first of the two singles won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Furtado's introspective folk-heavy 2003 second album, Folklore, explored her Portuguese roots. Its singles received moderate success in Europe, but the album's underperformance compared to her debut was regarded as a sophomore slump.
Furtado's third album, Loose (2006), was a smash hit and became her bestselling album, with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, also making it one of the bestselling albums of the 2000s. Considered a radical image reinvention, Furtado continued to explore her Portuguese heritage while leaning heavier into hip hop. The album spawned four successful number-one singles worldwide; "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)".
She released her first Spanish-language album, Mi Plan, in 2009, which won her a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. In 2012, Furtado released her nostalgia-inspired fifth album The Spirit Indestructible. Furtado split with her management and went independent thereafter, releasing her indie-pop sixth album, The Ride, in 2017 under her own label Nelstar Entertainment.
She has won many awards throughout her career, including one Grammy Award from seven nominations, one Latin Grammy Award, ten Juno Awards, one BRIT Award, one Billboard Music Award, one MTV Europe Music Award, one World Music Award, and three Much Music Video Awards. Furtado has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, and was awarded Commander of the Order of Prince Henry on February 28, 2014, by Aníbal Cavaco Silva, the then-President of Portugal.
Turn Off The Light Remix Featuring Ms. Jade & Timbaland
Nelly Furtado Lyrics
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Don't know if I should lick my wounds or say "woe is me" instead
And there's an aching inside my head
It's telling me you're better off alone
But after midnight morning will come
And the day will see if you will get some
They say that girl ya know she act too tough, tough, tough
They say that girl you know she act so rough, rough, rough
Well it's 'til I turn off the light, turn off the light
And I say follow me follow me follow me down down down down
'Til you see all my dreams
Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
I looked above the other day
'Cause I think I'm good and ready for a change
I live my life by the moon (by the moon)
If it's high, play it low, if it's harvest go slow and if it's full, then go
But after midnight morning will come
And the day will see if you're gonna get some
They say that girl ya know she act too tough, tough, tough
Well it's 'til I turn off the light, turn off the light
They say that girl you know she act so rough, rough, rough
Well it's 'til I turn off the light, turn off the light
And I say follow me follow me follow me down, down, down, down
'Til you see all my dreams
Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
And I'm searching for things that I just cannot see
Why don't you don't you don't you come and be with me
I pretend to be cool with me, want to believe
That I can do it on my own without my heart on my sleeve
I'm running, I'm running, catch up with me life
Or is it love that I'm looking to find
It's all in me, can't you see, why can't you, why can't you see
It's all in me, yeah
All in me, yeah
Where is your logic? (turn of the light, turn off the light)
Who do you need? Yeah (turn of the light, turn off the light)
(And I say follow me, follow me, follow me)
(Down, down, down, down, 'til you see all my dreams) where can you turn?
Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
Follow me, follow me, down, down, down
I do not need, I do not need nobody (turn off the light, turn off the light)
Follow me down, follow me down, down, down
I do not need, I do not need nobody (turn off the light, turn off the light)
Follow me, follow me, follow me, down, down, down, down
'Til you see all my dreams, see all my dreams
Follow me, follow me, follow me, down, down, down, down
'Til you see all my dreams, see all my dreams
Where is your logic? (turn off the light, turn off the light)
Who do you need? Yeah (turn off the light, turn off the light)
Where can you turn? (turn off the light, turn off the light)
And where is your logic? (turn off the light, turn off the light)
Who do you need?
The song “Turn Off the Light” by Nelly Furtado is about feeling lonely and struggling to find yourself. The first verse describes the feeling of being alone in bed and uncertain about whether to dwell on your problems or try to move on. The lyrics in the chorus respond to criticisms of Furtado, portraying her as a tough, rough girl who can handle anything but needs the quiet of darkness to reflect on her dreams and desires. The second verse refers to seeking change and living life by the phases of the moon, but still feeling lost and uncertain. In the bridge, Furtado pleads for someone to come and join her in her search for meaning and love, but ultimately realizes that she doesn’t need anyone else to find what she’s seeking, it’s all within her.
On a deeper level, the song is about the struggle for self-discovery and acceptance. Furtado is singing about the difficulties of being true to oneself in the face of societal pressure and criticism. She acknowledges the harsh judgments that others have made about her, but ultimately asserts her own identity and searches for deeper meaning within herself. The song’s title, “Turn Off the Light”, represents a metaphoric turning off of the external noise and criticism, in order to find the true self within.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting so lonely inside this bed
I feel lonely and sad laying down in this bed by myself.
Don't know if I should lick my wounds or say "woe is me" instead
I am unsure whether to let myself feel sad and sorry or to try and make myself feel better.
And there's an aching inside my head
I am feeling emotional and it's causing me physical pain.
It's telling me you're better off alone
My mind is telling me that I am better off being alone and single.
But after midnight morning will come
Things might be better tomorrow or after a good night's sleep.
And the day will see if you will get some
Tomorrow might be a new day where I feel better or have better luck with relationships.
They say that girl ya know she act too tough, tough, tough
People think I act too tough or strong, but they don't know how I really feel underneath it all.
Well it's 'til I turn off the light, turn off the light
I can only show my true emotions and vulnerability when I am alone in the dark with nobody watching or judging.
And I say follow me follow me follow me down down down down
I am inviting someone to come and see the real me, even though I might seem tough on the outside.
'Til you see all my dreams
I want someone to know my hopes and aspirations for the future.
Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
Things might look perfect or magical, but in reality there are challenges and difficulties.
I looked above the other day
I took a moment to reflect and contemplate my life.
'Cause I think I'm good and ready for a change
I am open to making positive changes in my life.
I live my life by the moon (by the moon)
My emotions and moods change like the phases of the moon.
If it's high, play it low, if it's harvest go slow and if it's full, then go
My actions and decisions are influenced by the current phase of the moon, such as slowing down during a difficult time or pushing forward during a positive time.
And I'm searching for things that I just cannot see
I am looking for some deeper meaning or purpose in my life that I haven't found yet.
Why don't you don't you don't you come and be with me
I am inviting someone to join me in this journey of self-discovery and exploration.
I pretend to be cool with me, want to believe
I try to appear strong and self-reliant, but deep down I want to find someone to share my life with.
That I can do it on my own without my heart on my sleeve
I want to be self-sufficient and independent, but I am afraid of getting hurt or rejected if I show my true emotions.
I'm running, I'm running, catch up with me life
I feel like I am always on the go, trying to keep up with the fast pace of life.
Or is it love that I'm looking to find
I wonder if what I really need is love and a meaningful relationship.
It's all in me, can't you see, why can't you, why can't you see
I have the strength and courage to make positive changes in my life, but I need someone to believe in me and support me.
Where is your logic? (turn of the light, turn off the light)
Someone might question my actions or decision-making process.
Who do you need? Yeah (turn of the light, turn off the light)
I might feel confused or unsure about what I really need or want in life and in a relationship.
Where can you turn? (turn off the light, turn off the light)
I might feel lost or uncertain about my direction in life and need guidance or support.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nelly Furtado
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My jam I remember the days when this was popular. I really really want u to see me so baby don’t turn off the lights girl