George Lewis Jr. (born March 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Twin… Read Full Bio ↴George Lewis Jr. (born March 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Twin Shadow, is a Dominican-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor based out of Los Angeles, California. He has written a novel, scripted TV series and released five albums: Forget (2010), Confess (2012), Eclipse (2015), Caer (2018) and the eponymous Twin Shadow (2021).

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When The Lights Turn Out
Twin Shadow Lyrics

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Every night, when I think about
All the things you say
Take my words for a turn around
Make 'em complicated

You make something so right so wrong
Play me out then drag me along

When the lights turned out
You kept so many secrets
But I stick around
Though jealousy and ecstasy slowly taking over me

When the lights turned out
You kept so many secrets
But I stick around
Though jealousy and ecstasy slowly taking over me

I'm always shut down by the little things you say
That we are less than perfect
And I don't mind that I'm addicted to the chase
Just make me feel it's worth it

You make something so right so wrong
Play me out then drag me along

When the lights turned out
You kept so many secrets
But I stick around
Though jealousy and ecstasy slowly taking over me

Don't let me stand in the dark of your love
Let me change your mind (Over, it's over)
Let me change your mind (Over, it's Over)
You are the one who is waiting for a
Change your mind (Over, it's over)
When the lights turned out
I'll be here

When the lights turned out
You kept so many secrets

But I stick around
Though jealousy and ecstasy slowly taking over me

Overall Meaning

The Twin Shadow's song "When The Lights Turn Out" talks about a complicated relationship between two individuals that is overshadowed by secrecy, jealousy and ecstasy. The singer is always thinking about the things the other person says, but they only end up complicating matters instead of making them better. It seems that the person being spoken to has a habit of turning what could be good into something bad, leading the singer to become addicted to the chase of trying to make it right.

The lyrics reveal a level of frustration because the singer feels less than perfect due to the little things the other person says. Despite this, they continue to stick around, but they are slowly being taken over by jealousy and ecstasy. Towards the end of the song, the singer pleads with the other person to not let them stand in the dark of their love and to let them change their mind. Despite the challenges they face, the singer will continue to be there even when the lights turn out.

Line by Line Meaning

Every night, when I think about
I often reflect on our relationship during the night

All the things you say
I remember every word you've said to me

Take my words for a turn around
You twist my words and make them mean the opposite of what I intended

Make 'em complicated
You make simple things complex

You make something so right so wrong
You take something that should be good and turn it bad

Play me out then drag me along
You put on an act and lead me on

When the lights turned out
In the darkness of the night when we are alone

You kept so many secrets
You are hiding many things from me

But I stick around
I don't leave you despite this

Though jealousy and ecstasy slowly taking over me
I am feeling both envy and extreme happiness but they are consuming me

I'm always shut down by the little things you say
Your small criticisms often hurt me

That we are less than perfect
You remind me that our relationship is not ideal

And I don't mind that I'm addicted to the chase
I am willing to put up with your behavior even if it's unhealthy because I am in love with you

Just make me feel it's worth it
I need you to show me that our relationship is worth the effort

Don't let me stand in the dark of your love
Don't hide your love for me from me

Let me change your mind (Over, it's over)
Let me convince you to end our relationship

I'll be here
I will be waiting for you no matter what

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS, WYNNE BENNETT, DANIEL LEONARD NIGRO

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