I Didn't Mean to Turn You On

Robert Palmer

About I Didn't Mean to Turn You On

"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and originally performed by Cherrelle in 1984. In 1986, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" was covered by Robert Palmer. Palmer's cover fared better on the pop charts while Cherrelle's version was a hit on the R&B charts.


Year:
1985
3:43
65 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

When I took you out
I knew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on

Now I bring you home
You told me goodnight's not enough for you
I'm sorry baby
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on

You read me wrong
I wasn't trying to lead you on
Not like you think
I didn't mean to turn you on

I know you
Were expecting a one night stand
When I refused
I knew you wouldn't understand

I told you twice
I was only trying to be nice
Only trying to be nice
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on

Babe now why should I
Feel guilty 'cause I won't give
Guilty 'cause I won't give in
I didn't mean to turn you on
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on

When I took you out
Iknew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on

I didn't mean to turn you on....
I didn't mean to turn you on....

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Robert Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer and songwriter. He was known for his powerful, soulful voice and sartorial elegance, and for his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. While his "four-decade career incorporated every genre of music", Palmer is best known "for the pounding rock-soul classic, 'Addicted to Love', and its accompanying video, which came to epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s."Having started in the music industry in the 1960s, including a spell with Vinegar Joe, he found success in the 1980s, both in his solo career and with the Power Station, scoring Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and the United States. Three of his hit singles, including "Add… more »

2 fans

Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


9 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is a single that was written and produced by iconic R&B duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Cherrelle's debut album "Fragile," which was released in 1984.
Original Artist
Cherrelle was the original singer of the song "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". It became one of her most popular songs.
Chart Performance
Palmer's version became a massive hit, outperforming the original on the charts. It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also attained success in several other countries like Australia, where it peaked at number 3.
Cover Version
English rock singer Robert Palmer covered the song in 1986 for his studio album "Riptide."
Music Video
The music video for Palmer's version is famous for featuring a band composed of fashion-model-type women all dressed identically, a concept he later continued using in his other hit video for "Addicted to Love."
Grammy Awards
Palmer's version of "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" earned him a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1987.
Influence
Despite Palmer having the more commercially successful version, Cherrelle's original recording of the song has been well received, with Pitchfork even including it in their list of the 200 best songs of the 1980s.
Other Covers
Apart from Cherrelle and Palmer, the song has been covered by Mariah Carey for her 2001 movie "Glitter." Her version did not have as much success, however.
The Track's Legacy
Even though it was originally released over three decades ago, the song has remained somewhat relevant in popular culture, being sampled in other songs and frequently appearing in various movies and TV shows, including an episode of "Charlie's Angels." The song is often remembered and associated with the 1980s music scene.

Discuss the I Didn't Mean to Turn You On Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2828970/Robert+Palmer/I+Didn%27t+Mean+to+Turn+You+On>.

    Missing lyrics by Robert Palmer?

    Know any other songs by Robert Palmer? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    I Didn't Mean to Turn You On

    3.7M
    29,475     1,122

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1986

    Billboard #2


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "I sit and wonder does the message get to you?"
    A Uap Widya - Get Back to You
    B Selena Gomez - Good for You
    C Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
    D Curtis Stigers - I Wonder Why

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Robert Palmer tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!