Without a warning you took my heart,
You took it darling, tore it apart
You left me sittin in the dark, cryin’
Said your love for me was dyin’
I don’t believe it, I think you outta turn it up
Turn on your love light
turn it on up
just a little bit
I get a little lonely
In the middle of the night
I need your lovin’
Make it all right
I need your love girl
Or else I ain’t all right
I need your lovin’
Or else I ain’t all right
Bring it to me now
Bring it to me now
Bring it home darlin’
An turn it on up now
Just a little bit
A little bit
Turn it up a bit
Exploring the Yearning in “Turn On Your Love Light”
Bob Seger’s rendition of “Turn On Your Love Light” captures the raw ache of longing and heartbreak. The lyrics detail the emotional aftermath of a love gone cold, as the narrator pleads for his partner to reignite the warmth and connection they once shared. The repeated requests to “turn on your love light” and “turn it up a bit” are more than just metaphors—they’re heartfelt appeals for comfort and intimacy that has faded. Even in moments of vulnerability and loneliness, there’s an undercurrent of hope as Seger’s vocals blend urgency with tenderness. This song resonates with anyone who has ever craved the return of affection in a relationship.
Song Credits
“Turn On Your Love Light” was written by Joseph Wade Scott and Deadric Malone. Bob Seger’s version is a powerful tribute to this soul classic, though the original song dates to 1961.