Turn your lights down low
And pull your window curtains
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again
Saying ooh, it’s been a long, long time
(Long, long time)
I got this message for you girl
But it seems I was never on time
Still I gotta get through to you girl
On time, on time (word)
I want to give you some love
I want to give you some good, good loving
(Uh, uh, right, uh)
Oh I, oh I, oh I
Yeah I want to give you some good, good loving (uh)
Turn your lights down low
Never ever try to resist, oh no
Let my love come tumbling in
Into our lives again
And ooh, I love you
(I love you, I love you)
And I want you to know right now
(Know right now)
Ooh I love you
(Uh-uh, yeah, uh)
And I want you to know right now (uh)
Because I, that I
I want to give you some love (uh, yeah)
I want to give you some good, good loving
Oh I
I want to give you some good, good loving
I want to give you some good, good loving
I want to give you some love
I want to give you some good, good loving
Oh I, oh I, oh I
I want to give you some good, good loving
A Gentle Invitation to Love
“Turn Your Lights Down Low” by Bob Marley stands as a beautifully tender reggae ballad, inviting listeners to embrace intimacy and connection. The lyrics evoke a sense of warmth, comfort, and vulnerability, as Marley gently urges his lover to open up both physically and emotionally. The request to “turn your lights down low” and “pull your window curtains” creates an intimate setting, while references to “Jah moon” and “good, good loving” infuse the song with spiritual undertones and genuine affection. Marley’s delivery is heartfelt, emphasizing longing, reassurance, and the enduring power of love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriter: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1977
- Label: Island Records