Turn Off the Light

Nelly Furtado

About Turn Off the Light

"Turn Off the Light" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, taken from her debut studio album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000). Written by Furtado, and produced by Gerald Eaton, Brian West, and Furtado, the song was released as the album's second single on August 14, 2001, reaching number one in New Zealand, Portugal, and Romania, as well reaching the top 10 in many countries around the world. Furtado, who cited the song "Turn the Lights On" by the Canadian band Big Sugar as the inspiration for "Turn Off the Light", has described it as "a real song . .. Though I may seem so independent and stuff, blah, blah, blah, when I turn out the light at night I can get lonely just like everybody else. Maybe that's why it's such a good song and everyone is responding to it – because it's real. Just a song with a fun, hooky chorus."  


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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

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: Nelly Furtado

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15 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Turn Off the Light" was released on July 18, 2001. It is the second single from "Whoa, Nelly!", Nelly Furtado's debut album.
Genre Classification
Primarily labeled as pop and R&B, it incorporates folk and world elements.
Billboard Ranking
This song was particularly successful in the U.S., where it peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Production Details
The song was produced by prominent music producer "Gerald Eaton" and "Brian West".
Grammy Nomination
“Turn Off The Light” was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 44th Grammy Awards.
Songwriting
Nelly Furtado wrote the song with the producers Eaton and West.
Music Video
The music video accompanying the song features Furtado performing choreographed routines and some special effects.
Themes
The song touches on themes of self-reliance and the search for a deeper spiritual connection.
Track Length
The official album version of the song has a duration of 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
Remix Version
A notable remix of the song was done by Timbaland, an American record producer and songwriter.
Worldwide Success
Along with the U.S., the song also enjoyed substantial chart success in other countries, including Canada and New Zealand.
Official Song Certifications
It has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Live Performances
Furtado performed the song at several award shows and TV appearances, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the Juno Awards.
Music Influences
The music style of the song has often been linked to Furtado's Portuguese heritage and her early exposure to diverse music genres.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Turn Off the Light" for its catchy melody, original tumbling rhythm, and Furtado's distinctive voice.

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