Off Switch
Alex Wilson
Description
A shimmering synth-pop track about finding solace and mental quiet in a loving relationship. "Off Switch" captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by the modern world – the constant notifications, anxieties, and pressures – and how the simple presence of a significant other can instantly alleviate that stress. The song blends intimate, breathy vocals with driving electronic beats and lush soundscapes, creating a juxtaposition of vulnerability and vibrant energy. It's a heartfelt anthem for anyone who's ever needed a moment of peace in a chaotic world.
Lyrics
Intro Click—hush. That’s the sound of you. Verse 1 Push notifications in a thunderstorm, Mind like a browser with a thousand forms. Chewed-up pen and a coffee shake, Chest doing marathons I didn’t take. Then—doorbell, dim lights, shoes off, breathe, You laugh and the static starts to leave. You say my name and the room goes soft— Like somebody found the switch and— Pre-Chorus All my edges round out, All my big thoughts timeout. One touch, one look, and then I hear it again— Chorus You’re my off switch—click, click, kill the noise, Turn down the panic to a friendly voice. When you’re close, the sirens fade to blush, You press your lips to mine—hush. Yeah, my off switch, in a world too loud, You make the room feel like a quiet crowd. Every worry in my head says shh— You’re my off switch. Post-Chorus Off switch—click, click. Off switch—hush. Off switch—click, click. (Leave it like that.) Verse 2 Plans fell through like a paper roof, I spiral fast, you show me proof— Windows open to a midnight breeze, Playlist low, hands on my sleeves. You pull me back from the future tense, We count our breaths like common sense. Streetlight halo through the blinds— You smile and the volume slides— Pre-Chorus All my edges round out, All my big thoughts timeout. One touch, one look, and then I hear it again— Chorus You’re my off switch—click, click, kill the noise, Turn down the panic to a friendly voice. When you’re close, the sirens fade to blush, You press your lips to mine—hush. Yeah, my off switch, in a world too loud, You make the room feel like a quiet crowd. Every worry in my head says shh— You’re my off switch. Bridge Talk me off the ledge in ten, Name three things, count to ten. Green plant, warm lamp, your hand—stay. Leave the lights on, let fear fade. And I know I'm not always this way, Caught up in the fray, come what may— But you make it so much easier, dear, When every noise I hate just disappears— Drop Click—hush—click—hush—off—switch— Final Chorus You’re my off switch—click, click, kill the noise, Turn down the panic to a friendly voice. Hold me close till the world goes plush, You press your lips to mine—hush. Yeah, my off switch, in a world too loud, You make the room feel like a quiet crowd. Every worry in my head says shh— You’re my off switch. (Oh) Off switch—click, click, keep it low— Don’t move—don’t let go. Tag Click—hush. That’s the sound of you.