Lovelight
Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow Lyrics
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To keep from goin under?
Now you're making holes in my heart
And yes it's starting to show
I've been holding back
Is it any wonder?
Since you walked right into my life
And interrupted my flow
(chorus)
And I wanna know
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again
(did it again, did it again)
Baby i've got to know
Are we gonna make it?
Laying down beside me tonight
And do whatever you feel
Baby you're in control
Where you gonna take it?
Don't you think that I do you right?
You know darn well that I will
(chorus)
And I wanna know
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again
(do it again,do it again,
do it again,do it again)
Baby you turn your lovelight down
And I don't know
Just how long I can stick around
Girl I need more
And it ain't just physical
I don't know what I can do
If I found
It ain't love this time around
Keep turning down your lovelight
Did it again
Keep turning down your lovelight
Did it again
Keep turning down your lovelight
Did it again
Keep turning down your lovelight
Did it again
(chorus)
But when i've you,
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again
Baby when you're with me
Who do you think you're fooling?
Making me feel so sure
Turnin your lovelight down again
Why don't you let me be?
You don't know what you're doing
Making me feel so sure
Turning your lovelight down again...
In Lovelight, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow sing together about a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics are about Williams struggling to keep his emotions at bay, hiding them from the woman he's with. He is looking for something more genuine from her, but she is keeping her guard up, which only causes him more confusion and heartache. He asks her who she's fooling and why she keeps bringing down her "lovelight," turning him away yet again. With lines like "baby, when you're with me, who do you think you're fooling?" and "I don't know what I can do if I found it ain't love this time around," the song expresses Williams' deep desire to connect with someone.
The song was written by both Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow and was released in 2006. It's a dance-pop track that blends elements of disco and funk, with a catchy chorus that will make you want to dance. The music video, set in a studio, features the two singers surrounded by dancers in brightly colored outfits performing a synchronized dance.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I supposed to do
I am lost and helpless about what to do
To keep from goin under?
To avoid being emotionally damaged
Now you're making holes in my heart
You are creating emotional pain and scars within me
And yes it's starting to show
My pain and suffering is becoming more evident to others
I've been holding back
I have been suppressing my emotions
Is it any wonder?
It's not surprising considering the situation
Since you walked right into my life
Since you became a part of my life
And interrupted my flow
And disrupted my state of being
And I wanna know
I want to understand
Baby when you're with me
When we are together
Who do you think you're fooling?
Who are you trying to deceive?
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turnin your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Why don't you let me be?
Why won't you allow me to move on?
You don't know what you're doing
You are unaware of the harm you are causing
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Baby I've got to know
I need to understand
Are we gonna make it?
Do we have a future together?
Laying down beside me tonight
Sleeping next to me tonight
And do whatever you feel
And do whatever you want
Baby you're in control
You are the one with the power
Where you gonna take it?
What do you plan to do with your power?
Don't you think that I do you right?
Don't you think I treat you well?
You know darn well that I will
You know very well that I will treat you right
Baby you turn your lovelight down
You withhold your love and affection
And I don't know
I am clueless
Just how long I can stick around
How much longer I can endure this
Girl I need more
I need something more from you and this relationship
And it ain't just physical
It's not just a physical longing
I don't know what I can do
I am unsure what my next move should be
If I found
If I discovered
It ain't love this time around
It's not love this time around
Keep turning down your lovelight
Keep withholding your love and affection
Did it again
You did it again
But when I've you
But when I am with you
Baby when you're with me
When we are together
Who do you think you're fooling?
Who are you trying to deceive?
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Why don't you let me be?
Why won't you allow me to move on?
You don't know what you're doing
You are unaware of the harm you are causing
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Baby when you're with me
When we are together
Who do you think you're fooling?
Who are you trying to deceive?
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Why don't you let me be?
Why won't you allow me to move on?
You don't know what you're doing
You are unaware of the harm you are causing
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Baby when you're with me
When we are together
Who do you think you're fooling?
Who are you trying to deceive?
Making me feel so sure
Leading me to believe that everything is fine
Turning your lovelight down again
You are withholding your love and affection yet again
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@swvanything
This song was way ahead of its time. If this song came out now, it would have totally broken the chart! I still get goosebumps when the song gets to the highlight part with the mix of the trumpet sound and female backing vocal.
@ksfroggy
the magic of N'Dea Davenport!
@edgarhernandez2407
2022 here , Still one of the best songs from Robbie !!!
@H_NNY
Agreed!
@dash9423
2023 still great!!
@frozengreen5597
Agree! ❤
@DianaOrbegoso
hit like button if you are listening to this song in 2024
@LinseyPop
Love this... Cant believe he didn't do better in the charts with this, it should have been the first record released off rudebox, then i think it would have been.. Awesome
@suavehinrg
In the U.S., the Dance music market and community is the only area in the music world that has given Robbie and his music a fair chance. I have not issue with him attending gay Discoteques. This song became his third Top 20 Hot Dance/Club Play chart entry. I like this song! It sucks U.S. radio programmers are resistant to playing Robbie's song!
@Vukica
His voice, his smile, his sexy body, his beautiful moves...man, Robbie you are a perfection!!!