Turn The Lights Down

A-Ha · Lifelines [2002]

Turn the lights on the night is too long

Keep yourself warm I'm coming home

I cannot help you, you yourself must see

Decide now on what you want to be

Turn the lights down

The lights are too strong

When you're down and out just hold on

Realize that nothing lasts long

We must believe in things we cannot see

Everything's alright with me

Turn the lights down

The lights are too strong

I'm coming home

I just want to sleep by your side

It makes me feel so alive

I just want to sleep for a while

Turn around the night is still young

Keep your lights on

I'm coming home

You must decide now where you want to be

You're the one who said to me

Realize that nothing lasts long

I'm coming home

I just want to sleep by your side

It makes me feel so alive

So easy to look from a distance

Hard to near when you can

Impossible now to go back to where we began

I just want to sleep by your side

It makes me feel so alive

I just want to sleep by your side

Turn The Lights Down

Turn The Lights Down appears on A-Ha's 2002 album Lifelines, marking a period where the Norwegian synth-pop trio explored more intimate and atmospheric textures. Following their reunion, the band refined their signature sound, blending electronic elements with a softer, more melancholic approach. This track exemplifies the group's ability to craft moody, introspective compositions that rely on dynamic shifts and layered instrumentation rather than overt bombast. As part of a discography spanning decades, the song reflects the band's continued evolution while maintaining the emotional resonance that defined their earlier work. Lifelines stands as a testament to their enduring creativity, offering fans a glimpse into a quieter, more reflective chapter of their musical journey.