Turn It On
Sleater-Kinney Lyrics

Don't say the word
If you don't actually want something done or said, then avoid ever mentioning it.

If you don't want it done
Only speak up about things that you are certain you actually want to happen.

Don't tell me your name
If you don't want to be noticed or recognized, then keep your identity hidden.

If you don't want it sung
If you don't want your secrets shared with others, then don't confide in anyone.

Don't come any closer
Stay at your current distance, as it's close enough to maintain a connection, but not so close that it feels overwhelming or claustrophobic.

That's good enough
Despite any desires for more closeness or intimacy, the current distance is sufficient for the singer's comfort level.

Don't go away
The idea of separation or abandonment is scary and unwelcome to the singer.

I can't stand the thought
The very thought of losing the other person is unbearable to the artist.

It's too warm
The physical touch of the other person generates intense feelings of heat and connection.

Inside your hands
The touch is specifically felt through handholding, which enhances the intimacy and connection between the two people.

It's too hard
The connection is so intense that it becomes difficult to distance oneself and remain unemotional.

It's too good
Despite any potential negative consequences, the feelings and sensations experienced in this relationship feel too powerful and satisfying to resist.

It's just that when you touched me
The touch of the other person is such a powerful and transformative experience that it can't be ignored or dismissed.

I could not stand up
The sensation is so overwhelming that it creates a physical response in the singer's body, rendering them weak or dizzy.

I fell into
The sensations and feelings generated by the touch of the other person completely envelop the singer, creating a sense of falling or losing control.

I fell down
The intensity of the touch and connection is such that the artist feels like they are on the verge of collapsing or fainting altogether.

Why can't you tell me
The artist desires more communication and honesty from the other person in order to better understand their motivations and feelings.

Is it worth a fight
The singer is questioning whether the relationship is worth pursuing or putting effort into, given the potential difficulties or conflicts that may arise.

Do I sound crazy
The singer is aware that their intense emotional response may be seen as irrational or extreme by others, and wonders if they are losing control.

Well I just might
Despite their doubts or fears, the artist cannot help or control their intense emotional reaction to the other person and the relationship.

Why do your words
The artist is having trouble trusting the other person's words or actions, as they seem inconsistent or unreliable.

Have to ring so false
The artist is disillusioned or disappointed by the other person's lack of honesty or forthrightness.

Why do your eyes
The singer relies on nonverbal cues from the other person's body language to decipher their true intentions and feelings.

Have to change so much
The other person's body language or facial expressions are confusing or inconsistent enough to create doubt or anxiety in the artist's mind.

Turn, turn it on, turn, turn it on
The singer is asking the other person to initiate and maintain a sense of intimacy or connection between the two of them.

You can turn it on, turn it into my song
The singer wants the other person to make the relationship into something more profound or enduring, like a memorable song that continues to resonate over time.

I want to turned on, turn it all night long
The singer desires to spend extended periods of time with the other person, experiencing the intense feelings of connection and intimacy that arise from their touch and presence.

Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on, turn it on
The artist is emphasizing the importance and urgency of deepening the connection between themselves and the other person, despite any potential negative consequences or risks.