On Off
The Deep Lyrics


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(People, people, people)

It's getting so lonely inside this bed
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
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

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
Turn off the light, turn off the light
And I say follow me follow me follow me down down down down
Where can you turn
'Til you see all my dreams
Where is your logic
Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
Who do you need
Follow me follow me follow me down down
Turn off the light, turn off the light
Follow me follow me follow me down down
Turn off the light, turn off the light

Where is your light, yeah
Turn off the light, turn off the light
Who do you need




Where can you turn
Turn off the light, turn off the light

Overall Meaning

The Deep's song "On Off" is about the internal struggle of whether or not to continue pursuing a romantic relationship. The singer is feeling lonely and uncertain, unsure if they should continue to stay in the relationship or end it. The lyrics depict the tempting feeling of licking one's wounds and accepting defeat, however, the singer also explains the potential for things to change in the morning. The chorus introduces the idea that the perception of one's persona may differ from their true self. The singer acknowledges that they may come across as tough and rough on the surface, but there's more to them than it seems. The song also touches on the idea of searching for something that cannot be seen or felt, representing the desire for a deep connection or love that they may be struggling to find.


Overall, "On Off" is an emotional and introspective track about the complexities and uncertainties of relationships. The lyrics discuss the struggle of understanding one's own intentions and feelings, while also acknowledging the complexity of human emotions and behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

It's getting so lonely inside this bed
The singer is feeling lonely in bed.


Don't know if I should lick my wounds or say woe is me instead
The singer is unsure if they should feel sorry for themselves or try to heal from their pain.


And there's an aching inside my head
The singer is experiencing physical pain and discomfort.


It's telling me you're better off alone
The artist's pain is making them feel like their loved one is better off without them.


But after midnight morning will come
The artist believes that things will get better with time.


And the day will see if you will get some
The singer is hopeful that the new day will bring better things.


They say that girl ya know she act too tough tough tough
People are criticizing a girl for being tough and unapproachable.


Well it's 'til I turn off the light, turn off the light
The artist believes that the girl's behavior changes when no one is looking.


And I say follow me follow me follow me down down down down
The artist is encouraging someone to follow them and see their dreams.


Not everything in this magical world is quite what it seems
The artist is cautioning that appearances can be deceiving.


I looked above the other day
The singer recently had a moment of introspection.


'Cause I think I'm good and ready for a change
The artist is ready for a change in their life.


I live my life by the moon (by the moon)
The singer follows a lunar calendar.


If it's high play it low, if it's harvest go slow and if it's full, then go
The singer adapts their behavior to the phases of the moon.


And I'm searching for things that I just cannot see
The singer is searching for something intangible or unknown.


Why don't you don't you don't you come and be with me
The artist is asking someone to spend time with them.


It's all in me, can't you see, why can't you, why can't you see it's all in me, yeah
The artist believes that they are capable of finding what they're looking for within themselves.


Where is your logic
The singer is questioning someone's reasoning or judgment.


Who do you need
The singer is asking who someone needs in their life.


And I say follow me follow me follow me down down down down
The artist continues to encourage someone to follow them.


Where can you turn
The artist is asking where someone can go for help or guidance.


Turn off the light, turn off the light
The artist is telling someone to turn off the lights for privacy or intimacy.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nelly Furtado

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Troi Cooper

I love this song and as Priscilla’s close friend,( She did a good job with this song and I love her outfit in the video and I am so proud of her.)

evan ethridge

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Jeffrey Todaro

Great song, beautiful voice! God bless ya'll

Priscilla Block🎵

Thanks for your kind words....
I am blessed to have such a fan following  keep calm and stay country 🤠
Bet you're  truly a fan of me ?

nineteen-eighty4

she is freaking gorgeous and can sing. Complete package

Priscilla Block🎵

Thanks for your kind words... I am blessed  to have such a fan following keep calm and stay country 🤠
Bet you're  truly  a fan of me ?

Priscilla Block🎵

@Three Aces You seem to be an amazing  fan and my song has been a source of motivation , inspiration  and strength  to you. Your love for my songs gives me an Ideology of how amazing  you're !
I'd  love us to continue  this conversation  privately to know more about you and your thoughts  on my personality and songs.

Anna Marie

Love it!! 🩷

TheRealQuimbo

Why this song hasn’t blown tf up yet is mind blowing…. Absolute banger! 🔥🔥

Amanda H.

This song is amazing and so much fun to dance to!! Fan for life here!!

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