Turn Out The Lights
The Crane Wives Lyrics
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That tumbles through your head
Just 'cause it sounds like you talking
Sometimes all you can do is say goodnight
And tuck your demons in the bed
Because they′re not worth fighting
Turn out the lights and your racing mind
A running list of all your doubts and your dead ends
And when you pull yourself out of bed
You taste them on the tip of your tongue
And in the morning when you're standing in the shower
With the water pouring down
You dwell on all you ever did wrong
Turn out the lights and your racing mind
Turn out the lights and your racing mind
What good has ever come of it?
What answers will you find?
Turn out the lights on your mind
Oh, turn out the lights on your mind
Turn out the lights on your mind
Oh, turn out the lights on your mind
You don't have to believe every single thought
That tumbles through your head
Just ′cause it sounds like you talking
The Crane Wives's song Turn Out the Lights is a thoughtful ballad that tackles the issue of negative self-talk, doubt, and insecurity. The lyrics provide the listener with a sense of comfort and reassurance. The opening verse is a powerful reminder that our thoughts do not always reflect reality, and we should be mindful not to take everything that we think at face value. The singer urges us not to fight our inner demons, but rather to accept them and move on. It is an acknowledgment that we cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control how we react to them. Turning off the lights becomes a metaphor for shutting down the endless cycle of self-doubt and negativity that can consume our minds.
The second verse delves deeper into the physical toll these negative thoughts can take on our bodies. The singer mentions waking up with a bitter taste in one's mouth, a metaphor for how negative thoughts can "poison" our minds. The line "You dwell on all you ever did wrong" is a heartbreaking reminder of how we can fixate on our mistakes and fail to see our accomplishments. The chorus reaffirms that turning off the lights on our thoughts is the best course of action. The lines "What good has ever come of it? What answers will you find?" demonstrate that negative self-talk ultimately does not lead to solutions or peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to believe every single thought
You should not give weight to every idea that pops up in your head
That tumbles through your head
The stream of thoughts that runs through your mind
Just 'cause it sounds like you talking
Just because the thoughts seem like they are coming from you, doesn't mean they are true
Sometimes all you can do is say goodnight
Sometimes it's best to end the day and let go of troubling thoughts
And tuck your demons in the bed
Put your negative thoughts to rest and let them go
Because they're not worth fighting
It's not worth the effort to confront and argue with your negative thoughts
Turn out the lights and your racing mind
Put a stop to the constant flow of thoughts in your mind
A running list of all your doubts and your dead ends
A never-ending catalogue of your fears and insecurities
And when you pull yourself out of bed
When you finally wake up and start your day
You taste them on the tip of your tongue
You can still feel the weight of your worries and doubts, it's still fresh in your mind
And in the morning when you're standing in the shower
During your morning routine, when your mind is still a bit foggy
With the water pouring down
During the act of washing, when you have a moment to reflect
You dwell on all you ever did wrong
You fixate and ruminate on your past mistakes and regrets
What good has ever come of it?
What positive outcome has ever come from obsessing over your past mistakes?
What answers will you find?
There is no resolution in dwelling on the past, only more pain and regret
Turn out the lights on your mind
Stop entertaining negative thoughts and memories
Oh, turn out the lights on your mind
Emphasizing the importance of breaking free from intrusive thoughts
Writer(s): Kate Pillsbury
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leamonty2992
I've never had a favourite band until YouTube blessed me with Curses a year and a half ago. Still jam to these songs
@ghostcraft9343
Curses is where I began as well
@nehas9239
Same for me too!! Except I found curses through Spotify and then gradually got into their music over the course of a couple months or so :)
@ghostcraft9343
@@nehas9239 I found the song from a hazbin hotel animation
@nehas9239
@@ghostcraft9343 ooh I’ve seen that animatic too, it’s so good!
@ghostcraft9343
@@nehas9239 hey weird question but do you know of any other good songs or bands I am kinda in a rut right now and you seem to have good taste?
@bjorn4215
As someone with intrusive thoughts, and many other anxieties and paranoias, this song is just really comforting.
Always such an amazing message in songs by The Crane Wives:))
@gravitomniobelar9558
Seconding this^
@yuurp.2754
In moments of desperation, I hear this song.
@HJ-wl1yr
Yeah. It’s really a good song to listen to when you’re starting to overthink things