Yeah
Why you callin’ at 11:30
When you only wanna do me dirty?
But I hit right back
‘Cause you got that-that, yeah
Why you always wanna act like lovers
But you never wanna be each others’?
I say, “Don’t look back”
But I go right back and
All the sudden, I’m hypnotized
You’re the one that I can’t deny
Every time that I say I’m gonna walk away
You turn me on like a light switch
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
Now, I don’t wanna fight this (No)
You know how to just make me want
You turn me on like a light switch
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip (Yeah)
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Do you love it when you keep me guessin’ (Me guessin’)
When you’re leaving then you leave me stressin’? (Me stressin’)
But I can’t stay mad when you walk like that, no
Why you always wanna act like lovers?
But you never wanna be each others’
I say, “Don’t look back”
But I go right back and
All the sudden, I’m hypnotized (Hypnotized)
You’re the one that I can’t deny (Can’t deny)
Every time that I say I’m gonna walk away (Yeah)
You turn me on like a light switch
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
Now, I don’t wanna fight this (No)
You know how to just make me want
You turn me on like a light switch (Switch)
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip (Grip)
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on and show me how you do (You do)
You want, you want, you want, you want, you wanna keep me wantin’ you (Me wantin’ you, girl)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on and (Hey), show me how you do (How you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want, you wanna keep me wantin’ you
You turn me on like a light switch
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
Now, I don’t wanna fight this
You know how to just make me want to
You turn me on like a light switch
When you’re movin’ your body around and around
You got me in a tight grip
You know how to just make me want you, baby
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on and show me how you do (How you do)
You want, you want, you want, you want, you wanna keep me wantin’ you (Wanna keep me wantin’ you, baby)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on and show me how you do (You do)
You want, you want, you want, you want, you wanna keep me wantin’ you
Seductive Uncertainty: The Push and Pull of Desire
In “Light Switch,” Charlie Puth captures the electric tension of a relationship defined by irresistible attraction and emotional ambiguity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people drawn together by chemistry, yet stuck in a cycle of mixed signals and uncertainty. Puth likens the instant spark he feels to a light switch—his emotions flipping on whenever his partner is near, despite their pattern of hot and cold behavior. This playful metaphor underscores the addictive nature of desire, where even when one tries to walk away, the allure is too strong to resist. The repeated references to guessing games and tight grips emphasize both the fun and frustration of being unable to let go, making the song relatable for anyone who’s ever been caught in a similar romantic loop.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jake Torrey, JKash
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: Atlantic Records