The song "My Turn To Love You" by Eddy Grant is about the narrator's desire and determination to express their love for someone. They feel that it is now their turn to show their affection and commitment. The lyrics emphasize the narrator's dedication to this love, as they repeat the line "And I got to do, got to do" throughout the song. They want to prove their love and make their partner feel cherished. The song also mentions the possibility of not loving someone and them turning their back on the future. The narrator questions whether they would even care about the person if they didn't love them. The lyrics also suggest a desire to have a conversation with the person they love, indicated by the lines "Turn out the lights, turn out the lights, turn out the lights, and we can talk about it some time." This suggests a need for open communication and understanding in the relationship. There is also a reference to the narrator not flinching when the person they love said they loved them. This could imply that the narrator has been waiting for this moment and is ready to reciprocate those feelings. Additionally, there is a mention of the person's boyfriend who supposedly can't love them until the end. This may suggest that the narrator believes they can offer a more genuine and lasting love. Overall, "My Turn To Love You" is a song about the narrator's determination to express their love and dedication to someone, while questioning the authenticity of others' love.
