Turn Your Lights Down Low
Bob Marley & the Wailers, Bob Marley and the Wailers
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One, two, three I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love From the very first time I blessed my eyes on you, girl My heart says follow t'rough But I know, now, that I'm way down on your line But the waitin' feel is fine So don't treat me like a puppet on a string 'Cause I know how to do my thing Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb I wanna know when you're gonna come, see I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love 'Cause if summer is here I'm still waiting there Winter is here And I'm still waiting there Like I said It's been three years since I'm knockin' on your door And I still can knock some more Oh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible? I wanna know now, for I to knock some more Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief But your love is my relief Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my turn See I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love, oh I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna I don't wanna wait in vain No, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna I don't wanna wait in vain No, I don't wanna (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain) No I, no I (I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna I don't wanna, I don't wanna wait in vain) It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna) It's me love that you're running from. (I don't wanna wait in vain) It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna) It's me love that you're running from. (I don't wanna wait in vain) I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna I don't wanna wait in vain
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Written by: Bob Marley
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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.
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Origin AlbumThe song is from the album "Exodus" which was released by Bob Marley & the Wailers in 1977.
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Reggae GenreThe song is in the genre of reggae, a music style which Bob Marley is one of the most influential figures.
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Cover VersionsThe 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".
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Lauryn Hill VersionLauryn 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".
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Song InspirationIt 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.
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Positive ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics and is loved by reggae fans around the world.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics are about longing and deep affection, and they provide a perfect illustration of Bob Marley's softer, more romantic side.
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Album SuccessThe "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.
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Casual VibeDespite 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.
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Not a Chart TopperDespite 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.
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Cover Version Chart SuccessWhile 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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