Our obsession with Alwyn Morrison seems to grow with every listen. We previously featured the talented artist for the deeply personal and highly relatable Chained, as well as the cinematic Lenox Hill, so when we heard that he was back with Turn All The Lights On, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Setting the mood with textured drums and a captivating piano performance, Alwyn Morrison opens Turn All The Lights On with a pristine pop vocal and his signature flair as he shares the questions, “How can you write a love song when your heart is broken? How can you sing and dance with so much left unspoken?”
We are immediately in awe of the intentional message of the song. It is about finding light in dark times. It starts with the struggle of heartbreak and the weight of said unspoken feelings. Alwyn Morrison‘s lyrics ask how one can create joy when life feels heavy, but then shift towards notions of hope and renewal.
The chorus offers simple acts as medicine such as singing loudly, dancing freely, and letting go of the feeling of sadness. References to pop icons like Whitney and Britney add a fun energy, reminding us that joy can come from self-expression. It’s about choosing brightness despite the state of the world – this feels extremely zeitgeist.
By the end, Turn All The Lights On turns toward self-love. It says the first step to falling in love again is through loving yourself. RuPaul would agree! Turning on the lights is both a literal and symbolic message – a way of stepping out of the darkness, rediscovering one’s inner child, and starting fresh with yourself!
Turn All The Lights On features Harlan Hodges on piano and Michael Carey on guitar, mixing soaring vocals with rock energy. It was released with Alwyn Morrison’s debut EP Heartsplit on September 5!
Naturally, the song comes with a high gloss music video, starring Alwyn as he brings to life his cinematic universe. It serves as a colourful and energetic celebration of diversity. Directed by the star himself along with Viken Kazandjian, it features people aged 23 to 83 – men, women, non-binary folk, drag performers, veterans, dancers, and actors. Full of joy and movement, it mirrors the song’s message of self-love, renewal, and community!
We have added Turn All The Lights On whilst we continue to stream the entirety of Alwyn Morrison‘s EP, and anticipate future releases from the star!