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Don't Leave The Light On Baby

Belle & Sebastian

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Don't Leave The Light On Baby

It's been a bloody stupid day

My baby called me up to say

Don't call me love, don't call me

It's not all she said

I truly love her but I know

I'm bad for her, I'm bad and so

At least she may forgive me for my honesty

My friend came back from being abroad

He was rich and I was overawed

His ship came in

I'm standing on the harbour wall

Another friend, the one I love

Turns to me Have you seen enough?

Let's hang about

There's nothing like a sunset

It's been a bloody stupid day

Don't leave the light on baby

My baby called me up to say

Don't leave the light on baby

I'll see you sometime maybe

Don't leave the light on baby

It finally dawned on me tonight

Best to go down without a fight

I know you will forgive me for my honesty

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Don't Leave The Light On Baby by Belle & Sebastian delves into the emotions and complexities of a fading relationship. The song articulates the themes of love, longing, and loss as the narrator reflects on the love that has diminished over time. There are moments of poignant introspection as they acknowledge the impending end, and the lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and melancholy. The repeated plea to not leave the light on symbolizes a desire to avoid prolonging the inevitable and highlights the bittersweet nature of moving on.

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