The song "Turn Me Down" by Julia Jacklin tells a story of a protagonist who is driving to Melbourne, accompanied by their lover. The protagonist acknowledges that they have caused accidents in the past, which makes their lover nervous. Despite this, the protagonist asks their lover to believe in them, even though they cannot promise to do things differently in the future. As they pull off the highway and find a place to sit, the lover takes the protagonist's hands, and the protagonist envisions a bright future. However, they are uncertain if their lover will be a part of that future. The protagonist reflects on the fact that it is a lot to ask for someone to believe in them when they do not know if the love they desire will ever be reciprocated. They express their plea for their lover to reject them, asking why they won't turn them down. In the song's bridge, the protagonist asks their lover to not look at them and instead focus on the centerline of the road. They suggest that maybe they will see each other in the supermarket sometime, hinting at the potential end or distance in their relationship. Overall, "Turn Me Down" portrays a complex and uncertain relationship where the protagonist desires love but is unsure if their lover feels the same.
