Turn On The Lights – English Lyrics

• By: Future

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Future's "Turn On The Lights" offers a unique entry point into the slang and emotional expression of modern hip-hop. The song's repetitive and melodic hook makes it easy to follow along, while the lyrics provide insight into themes of love, loyalty, and aspiration. What makes this song special for learners is its blend of street vernacular with heartfelt sentiment, showcasing a different side of a genre often associated with bravado.

[English]

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ Mike Will Made-it, Astronaut ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her, yeah ♪

♪ Is that her in the V.I.P. line ♪

♪ With the Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent ♪

♪ Used to drive the Nissan, now she in a Beamer ♪

♪ I don't want her 'cause she from the corner ♪

♪ And I heard that Beamer was a loner ♪

♪ Her old man the owner ♪

♪ And don't even drink Corona's ♪

♪ What type of drink you want, bruh ♪

♪ Know it's champagne forever ♪

♪ I'm dirty Sprite forever ♪

♪ You can come sit with me ♪

♪ If you'd like to change the weather ♪

♪ If you wanna live better ♪

♪ We can buy a crib wherever ♪

♪ Don't get too thirsty, get used to this cheddar ♪

♪ I wanna tell the world about you ♪

♪ Just so they can get jealous ♪

♪ And if you see her 'fore I do ♪

♪ Tell her I wish that I met her ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her too ♪

♪ I heard she keep her promises and never turn on you ♪

♪ I heard she ain't gon' cheat ♪

♪ And she gon' never make no move ♪

♪ I heard she be there anytime you need her ♪

♪ She come through ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ Send her my way ♪

♪ Tell her I've been lookin' for her in the broad day ♪

♪ Hangin' with the dope boys in the hallways ♪

♪ And I know to keep her, yeah, you gotta get that pay ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her too ♪

♪ I heard she got a pretty face and stand up like a stallion ♪

♪ I heard that she a precious jewel ♪

♪ You'll treat her to medallions ♪

♪ I wanna be the one to find her if I go to prowlin' ♪

♪ And if I get her number, you know I can't wait to dial it ♪

♪ And if we get together, girl, you know we gon' be wildin' ♪

♪ And when we get together we make magic in this house ♪

♪ Whenever you up here, ain't nobody can do about it ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her too ♪

♪ I heard she keep her promises and never turn on you ♪

♪ I heard she ain't gon' cheat ♪

♪ And she gon' never make no move ♪

♪ I heard she be there anytime you need her ♪

♪ She come through ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ She a hood girl ♪

♪ But she a good girl ♪

♪ She been misled ♪

♪ Now she ready for the world ♪

♪ I want your energy ♪

♪ To take control of me ♪

♪ I tried to go to sleep ♪

♪ And seen her in my dreams ♪

♪ Just in case I run across her today, I'm a stay clean ♪

♪ Just in case you recognize her face, send her to me ♪

♪ And tell her I've been lookin' for her with a flashlight ♪

♪ You can't tell a nothin' 'cause I got my cash right ♪

♪ And tell her if she honest I promise to stay true ♪

♪ Make sure when you tell her ♪

♪ Tell her we goin' past the moon ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

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♪ I'm lookin' for her ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lookin' /ˈlʊkɪn/ A2	verb - to search or seek
promise /ˈprɑmɪs/ A2	noun - a commitment or assurance verb - to commit or assure
cheat /tʃit/ A2	verb - to act dishonestly
thirsty /ˈθɜrsti/ A2	adjective - needing or desiring something
jewel /ˈdʒuəl/ B1	noun - a precious stone
medallion /məˈdæliən/ B2	noun - a large medal or ornament
prowlin' /ˈpraʊlɪn/ B2	verb - to move about stealthily
wildin' /ˈwaɪldɪn/ B2	verb - to behave recklessly
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ A2	noun - the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	verb - to exercise restraint or direction over
clean /klin/ A1	adjective - free from dirt or pollution verb - to make clean
honest /ˈɑnɪst/ A2	adjective - truthful and sincere
recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ A2	verb - to identify or acknowledge
flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ B1	noun - a small portable lamp

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm lookin' for her

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm lookin' for her" uses the present continuous tense to indicate an action happening now or in progress. Here, "lookin'" is a contraction of "looking."

• If you'd like to change the weather

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The phrase uses the second conditional to discuss a hypothetical situation. "If you'd like" is a contraction of "If you would like."

• We can buy a crib wherever

  ➔ Modal Verb (Can)

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used to express ability or possibility. Here, it indicates that buying a crib is possible in any location.

• I heard she keep her promises

  ➔ Past Tense with Present Meaning

  ➔ The past tense "heard" is used here to report a statement that is generally true in the present. "Keep" is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action.

• If I get her number, you know I can't wait to dial it

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ The first conditional is used to talk about a likely future event. "If I get" indicates a condition, and "I can't wait" expresses the result.

• She a hood girl, but she a good girl

  ➔ Coordination with 'but'

  ➔ The conjunction "but" is used to contrast two ideas. Here, it contrasts the idea of being a "hood girl" with being a "good girl."

• I tried to go to sleep, and seen her in my dreams

  ➔ Past Tense with 'tried' and Non-Standard 'seen'

  ➔ The past tense is correctly used with "tried," but "seen" is non-standard instead of "saw." This reflects colloquial or poetic language.

• Just in case I run across her today, I'm a stay clean

  ➔ Non-Standard Contraction ('I'm a')

  ➔ The contraction "I'm a" is non-standard and should be "I'm going to" or "I will." This reflects informal or regional speech.