You Turn Me On
William & The Young Five Lyrics

William & The Young Five's "You Turn Me On" is a soulful love song that revolves around the themes of loneliness, emptiness, and the deep yearning for love and intimacy. The singer in the song expresses his/her feelings of loneliness and emptiness and reveals how it has affected his/her soul. The use of the phrase "I've been lonesome, I've been empty, I got an achin' way down inside" references how the singer feels deep inside, revealing a sense of pain and longing.

Through these lyrics, the singer communicates his/her need for someone to fill the void that has been created, and the desire to be held and loved. The following verse, "Don't think about tomorrow, it don't matter anymore; we can turn the key and lock the world outside the door. I need you so, now come on let go now," implies the need for the singer and his/her lover to forget about the outside world and bask in the warmth of each other's love. The phrase "let go now" is indicative of the singer's willingness to surrender to their lover's affection.

The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Turn out the light and love me tonight" while encouraging his/her lover to unwind, relax, and fall in love. The lyrics also create a romantic setting, such as "pull down the shade," "sit by my side," and "put on some music," which help to elevate the romantic mood of the song. The chorus serves as an invitation for the singer's lover to be with him/her and symbolizes the singer's deep longing for a meaningful bond.