Turn Your Lights Down Low

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley

About Turn Your Lights Down Low

"Turn Your Lights Down Low" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus. It is the only song on Side B of the album that was not released as a single. However, a remastered version featuring Lauryn Hill (credited as Bob Marley featuring Lauryn Hill) was released in 1999. This cover was commercially successful around the world, topping the charts in New Zealand and Romania, and was nominated for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" at the 43rd Grammy Awards but lost to B. B. King & Dr. John's "Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (My Baby)".  


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Turn your lights down low
And pull your window curtains
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again
Sayin' ooh, it's been a long, long (long, long, long, long) time
I kept this message for you, girl
But it seems I was never on time
Still I wanna get through to you, girlie
On time, on time
I want to give you some love (good, good lovin')
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
Oh I, oh I, oh I
Say, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
Turn your lights down low
Never try to resist, oh no!
Oh, let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again
Sayin' ooh, I love ya!
And I want you to know right now
I love ya!
And I want you to know right now
'Cause I that I
I want to give you some love, oh-ooh
I want to give you some good, good lovin'
Oh, I I want to give you some love
Sayin' I want to give you some good, good lovin'
Turn your lights down low, wo-oh
Never never try to resist, oh no
Ooh, let my love ooh, let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again
Oh, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')

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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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12 facts about this song

Writer and Composer
"Turn Your Lights Down Low" is a song written and composed by Bob Marley himself.
Origin Album
The song is from the album "Exodus" which was released by Bob Marley & the Wailers in 1977.
Reggae Genre
The song is in the genre of reggae, a music style which Bob Marley is one of the most influential figures.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, one of the most popular versions being the one by Lauryn Hill, which integrates some lines from her own song "Loving You Is Like".
Lauryn Hill Version
Lauryn Hill's cover of "Turn Your Lights Down Low" was included in her album "MTV Unplugged No. 2.0", as well as in the posthumous Bob Marley remix album "Chant Down Babylon".
Song Inspiration
It is rumoured that "Turn Your Lights Down Low" was written by Bob Marley as a love song for Cindy Breakspeare, the mother of Damien Marley, who was also the Miss World 1976.
Positive Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics and is loved by reggae fans around the world.
Song Meaning
The lyrics are about longing and deep affection, and they provide a perfect illustration of Bob Marley's softer, more romantic side.
Album Success
The "Exodus" album, including "Turn Your Lights Down Low”, was a commercial success, and according to Time Magazine, it's the best album of the 20th century.
Casual Vibe
Despite the song’s casual, relaxed vibe, the music was taken very seriously during its composition. The slow beat, inviting tone, and harmonious blend of vocals and instrumentals are all testaments of Bob Marley’s dedication and skill as a musical artist.
Not a Chart Topper
Despite its popularity, "Turn Your Lights Down Low" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart independently, unlike some other tracks on the "Exodus" album.
Cover Version Chart Success
While the original version by Bob Marley did not chart, Lauryn Hill's interpretation of "Turn Your Lights Down Low" reached the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 49.

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