Naya Rivera Lyrics

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Hey you and me keep on dancing in the dark,
It's been tearing me apart, never knowing what we are
Hey you and me keep on tryin' to play it cool,
Now it's time to make a move
And that's what I'm gonna do

Lay it all down
Got something to say

Lay it all down
Throw your doubt away
Do or die now
Step on to the plate
Blow the door wide open like up up and away

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Hey you and me turn it up ten thousand watts
Tell me why we've gotta stop, I just want to let it rock

Hey you and me keep on tearing at the road
Like we don't know where to go, step back, then we take control

Lay it all down
Got something to say
Lay it all down
Throw your doubt away
Do or die now
Step on to the plate
Blow the door wide open like up up and away

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Hey hey hey you.
Hey hey hey you.
Hey hey hey you.
Hey hey hey you.

Lay it all down
(All down)
Got something to say
Lay it all down
(All down)
Throw your doubt away
Do or die now
(Die now)
Step on to the plate
Blow the door wide open like up up and away

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Let's light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite
I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Light up the world tonight
You gotta give up the bark and bite

I know that we got the love alright
Come on and light it up, light it up tonight

Overall Meaning

"Light Up the World" is an upbeat and empowering song about breaking free from doubt and fear and taking control of one's life. The lyrics seem to be directed towards someone the singer has feelings for, encouraging them to let go of their reservations and embrace the love they have for each other. The phrase "light up the world" serves as both a metaphor for the power of love and a call to action for the couple to make a positive impact on the world around them.

The first verse establishes the tension in the relationship, with the singer expressing frustration over not knowing where they stand with their partner. The second verse encourages the couple to keep pushing forward despite uncertainty, and to rediscover their passion for each other. The chorus is an energetic rallying cry for them to change their lives and the world around them for the better.

Overall, "Light Up the World" is a feel-good anthem about taking risks and chasing after what you want. It fits well with the themes of friendship and personal growth that were central to the TV show Glee.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey you and me keep on dancing in the dark,
We continue to dance even though we don't have a clear path forward

It's been tearing me apart, never knowing what we are
The uncertainty of our relationship has been slowly breaking me down

Hey you and me keep on tryin' to play it cool,
We try to act nonchalant even though we both feel strongly about each other

Now it's time to make a move
We need to take action and move forward with our relationship

Lay it all down
Let go of any reservations or doubts

Got something to say
We have something important that needs to be communicated

Throw your doubt away
Let go of any uncertainty or fears

Do or die now
Now is the time for decisive action

Step on to the plate
Take responsibility and action

Blow the door wide open like up up and away
Take bold and decisive action that has a far-reaching impact

Let's light up the world tonight
Let's make a big impact and positive changes tonight

You gotta give up the bark and bite
We need to let go of our stubbornness and negative behaviors

I know that we got the love alright
I believe our love is strong and can help us overcome any obstacles

Come on and light it up, light it up tonight
Let's take action and make a positive change tonight

Hey you and me turn it up ten thousand watts
We need to amplify our emotions and feelings for each other

Tell me why we've gotta stop, I just want to let it rock
Don't let anything stop us from pursuing our love and relationship

Hey you and me keep on tearing at the road
We keep moving forward even though it feels like we're getting nowhere

Like we don't know where to go, step back, then we take control
We may be uncertain, but we can take control of our direction by stepping back and re-assessing

Hey hey hey you.
Addressing the other person, calling for their attention

Lay it all down
Again emphasizing the importance of letting go

Let's light up the world tonight
Reiterating the call to action to make a positive impact tonight

Light up the world tonight
Another call to action to make a big impact tonight

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM ANDERS, JOHAN SCHUSTER, MAX MARTIN, PEER ASTROM, SAVAN KOTECHA

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