Turn Me On
Rotary Connection Lyrics


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(Barnes/Perry)
You say you know all about life
And that you know why all the lights are turned on
Well if you're my friend, don't keep me in the darkness
Silently waiting the dawn
Turn me on
I want to know what it's all about
Turn me on
Tell me of love, speak about
You claim your wisdom is wide as the keychain
That hangs from the breast of a king
Well I'm just a pilgrim, a one night event
A good and a worthy young man
Turn me on
I want to know what it's all bout

Turn me on
Tell me of love, speak about
Mention the people who've gone on before me
There's happiness growing at heart
And would I be welcome if I were to mention
To visit or follow a star
Ah, turn me on
I want to know what it's all about
Turn me on
Tell me about, speak about
Turn me on
I want to know what it's all about
Turn me on
Tell me about, speak about
Turn me on
I want to know what it's all about




Turn me on
Tell me about, speak about

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rotary Connection's song "Turn Me On" are a plea for enlightenment and knowledge. The singer is addressing someone who claims to know everything about life and its mysteries, urging them to share their insights with him. The singer acknowledges his own status as a "pilgrim," someone on a journey and seeking guidance. He wants to understand the meaning of love and to learn from those who have come before him.


The repeated refrain of "turn me on" is both a directive and a plea. It suggests that the singer is receptive to new ideas and is open to having his perspective changed. The song's title is likely a double entendre, referring not only to the singer's desire for knowledge but also to his more primal desire to be aroused or excited by the world around him. The line "there's happiness growing at heart" suggests that the singer is optimistic about the potential for enlightenment and growth.


Overall, the lyrics to "Turn Me On" convey a sense of curiosity, yearning, and vulnerability. The singer is searching for answers and direction, and he is relying on the kindness and wisdom of others to guide him.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you know all about life
You claim to have a comprehensive understanding of life


And that you know why all the lights are turned on
You also believe you know the reasons behind everything that happens


Well if you're my friend, don't keep me in the darkness
If you truly care for me, don't leave me in ignorance


Silently waiting the dawn
Without any knowledge or understanding, waiting for clarity


Turn me on
Enlighten me


I want to know what it's all about
I am eager to understand the world and my place in it


Tell me of love, speak about
Specifically, I want to learn about love and all that it entails


You claim your wisdom is wide as the keychain
You assert that your knowledge is vast, comparable to the regalia of a king


That hangs from the breast of a king
The medals and keychains that adorn a monarch's clothing


Well I'm just a pilgrim, a one night event
In comparison, I am nothing more than a temporary and insignificant visitor


A good and a worthy young man
Despite my relative unimportance, I am still a person of good character


Mention the people who've gone on before me
Refer to those who have passed before me


There's happiness growing at heart
Remember the positive memories and emotions that those people brought


And would I be welcome if I were to mention
Questioning if it would be appropriate to bring them up in conversation


To visit or follow a star
Reflecting on the possibility of following one's dreams and aspirations


Ah, turn me on
Expressing a deeper desire to learn and grow


Tell me about, speak about
Reiterating the need to be informed and educated




Writer(s): Sidney Barnes, Gregory S. Perry, Gregory Perry Copyright: Chevis Publishing Corp., Chevis Pub Corporation

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