Turn Out The Lights
The New Amsterdams Lyrics


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I know that it burns like poison in the pill
You sing in your sleep, it echoes in the hills
You can't hear a word
You can't hear my broken will

The world through a windshield
Is callous and cheap
I toss and I turn I can't get to sleep
Counting the hours
The days that turn into weeks

I've been wrong, but it's alright
They've been long and lonely nights
I was lost till I found you
I'm turnin' out the light
I'll stay if you want me to

Somehow my time got outta my hands
I just wanna stop, master commands
Telling the truth won't be this way again
A long ways away, but you're never alone
I look at the sky, over our home
I'll be around; a few more miles to go

I've been wrong, but it's alright
They've been long and lonely nights
I was lost till I found you
I'm turnin' out the light
I'll stay if you want me to

You don't have to say it
You don't have to speak
I've been away, worried and weak
Don't say a word

I've been wrong, but it's alright
They've been long and lonely nights
I was lost till I found you




I'm turnin' out the light
I'll stay if you want me to

Overall Meaning

The New Amsterdams's song Turn Out The Lights is a heart-warming ballad that speaks about the power of love to heal brokenness and provide a safe haven for the vulnerable. The song starts by describing the agony of someone for whom love feels like poison in a pill; someone who is haunted by past hurts and whose sleep is filled with nightmarish echoes of their pain. Despite the singer's attempts to communicate, their beloved's hurt is so deep that their "broken will" cannot hear the words of comfort.


The song then transitions to talking about the world, which is described as "callous and cheap" when seen through a windshield. The singer is tossing and turning, unable to sleep as the hours drag by into days and weeks. He is lost and lonely, but his love has given him a newfound hope. If he can turn out the light, he'll stay with his beloved and support them through their suffering. The singer recognizes that they've been through hard times but is ready to commit to a future together.


As the song comes to an end, the singer urges his beloved not to say a word. He's been away and worried, but he's back now and ready to listen. The final chorus repeats the themes of the song and highlights the singer's willingness to be there for his partner, no matter what comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that it burns like poison in the pill
I understand that the truth is hard to swallow and causes pain


You sing in your sleep, it echoes in the hills
Your thoughts and worries affect you even in your subconscious


You can't hear a word
You are closed off and not willing to listen


You can't hear my broken will
You cannot understand my vulnerability and emotional distress


The world through a windshield
The view of the world from behind a car is indifferent


Is callous and cheap
The world can be harsh and unfeeling


I toss and I turn I can't get to sleep
I am restless and plagued by anxiety


Counting the hours
I am aware of the passing of time


The days that turn into weeks
Time seems to drag on and feel interminable


I've been wrong, but it's alright
I accept my faults and mistakes


They've been long and lonely nights
The nights have been full of sorrow and isolation


I was lost till I found you
You brought me a sense of direction and purpose


I'm turnin' out the light
I am letting go of my fears and worries


I'll stay if you want me to
I am willing to stay and support you


Somehow my time got outta my hands
I feel like I have lost control of my life


I just wanna stop, master commands
I wish to escape from the pressures and demands of life


Telling the truth won't be this way again
Being honest about my feelings may not come as easily in the future


A long ways away, but you're never alone
Even if we are physically distant, we are still connected


I look at the sky, over our home
I am reminded of our shared memories and experiences


I'll be around; a few more miles to go
I will continue to be here for you, even if there are challenges ahead


You don't have to say it
You do not need to verbalize your feelings


You don't have to speak
Communicating does not always require words


I've been away, worried and weak
I have been absent and struggling with my own issues


Don't say a word
We can find comfort and understanding in silence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM NUTTER, PHILIP JORDAN, ROBERT HARVEY, STUART COLEMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@yrantiquebrand

i know that it burns
like poison in the pill
sing me to sleep
echoes in the hills
can’t hear a word
can’t hear my broken will
the world through a windshield
is callous and cheap
i toss and i turn
but i can’t get to sleep
counting the hours
the days that turn into weeks
i’ve been wrong, but it’s alright
and there’ve been long and lonely nights
i’ve been lost, but i found you
turn out the light
i’ll stay if you want me to
somehow my time got out of my hands
i just want to stop
the master commands
i’m telling you the truth
it won’t be this way again
a long ways away but you’re never alone
you look at the sky over our home
i’ll be around
a few more miles to go
i’ve been wrong, but it’s alright
there’ve been long and lonely nights
i was lost ’til i found you
turn off the light
i’ll stay if you want me to
you don’t have to say it
you don’t have to speak
i’ve been away, worried and weak
don’t say a word
i’ve been wrong, but it’s alright
there’ve been long and lonely nights
i was lost ’til i found you
turn out the light
i’ll stay if you want me to



All comments from YouTube:

@laurendoughty4572

still here in 2021. missing the new ams! <3

@charlieyeager9551

You and me both!

@chrisgill3525

One of a precious few perfect songs ever created

@Anasims45

This song is one of my favorite songs of College Rock from Pets. Love it!

@danielh8569

This song makes me cry every time I hear it.

@aricbelzer1063

Glad to see my good Ole uncle Bill Belzer was enjoying his time. Wish you guys would make more music

@ClimbingFences

I love this song <3 I first listened to it while playing Sims yesterday :D

@katymarino2

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@rasmusirlind8829

this upload is older than half the kids using youtube today

@Aboutabee

i love this song its so great i wish the radio played it

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