In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Light It Up
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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When the lonesome hits like a tidal wave
Tossing and turning, tangled with my demons
Making me doubt everything I believe in
There you are
Like a stained glass sunday morning
Baby you light it up
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Like a rising sun
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Your voice is like a choir
A match that starts a fire
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
When my soul needs an angel's touch
Yeah, you light it up
I used to get no Mona whiskey remedy
But then your spirit poured in like a symphony
And now I know that all I need is you girl
'Cause when I get lost in this crazy world
Yeah, you light it up
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Like a rising sun
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Your voice is like a choir
A match that starts a fire
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
When my soul needs an angel's touch
You light it up
There you are like a stained glass sunday morningYou bid the dark
With all your truth and all your glory
You light it up
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Like a rising sun
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Your voice is like a choir
A match that starts a fire
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
When my soul needs an angel's touch
You light it up
In the beginning of the song, Dierks Bentley describes a moment of vulnerability and loneliness as he navigates the metaphorical "long stretch of highway" of life. He feels overwhelmed by his demons and begins to doubt his beliefs. However, amidst this darkness, he recognizes the presence of his partner who shines like a "stained glass sunday morning" - a symbol of light and hope in the midst of his struggles. This imagery conveys the idea that his partner brings brightness and clarity to his life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the transformative power of his partner's presence. She is depicted as bringing faith and healing to his "darkest places," much like a "rising sun" filling his heart with "amazing graces." Her voice is likened to a choir and a match that ignites a fire within him, deep in his soul where only she can reach. This showcases the profound impact she has on his emotional and spiritual well-being, serving as an angelic presence in times of darkness.
As the song progresses, Dierks Bentley reflects on how his life has changed since meeting his partner. He contrasts his previous reliance on unhealthy coping mechanisms like "Mona whiskey remedy" with the profound emotional fulfillment he now finds in her presence. He acknowledges that she is all he needs to navigate the challenges of the chaotic world and find his way when he feels lost, further underlining her importance in his life.
In the final verses, Bentley reiterates the transformative effect of his partner's love and presence. He portrays her as someone who banishes the darkness with her "truth and glory," once again emphasizing the sense of light and positivity she brings into his life. The repeated chorus reinforces the motif of his partner being the source of light and faith in his life, symbolizing her as an angelic figure who brings solace and comfort to his soul. Overall, the lyrics of "Light It Up" convey a message of finding strength, hope, and redemption through the unwavering love and support of a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's low beams, long stretch of highway
When facing a long journey with only dim light to guide me
When the lonesome hits like a tidal wave
When loneliness overwhelms me like a force of nature
Tossing and turning, tangled with my demons
Struggling with inner battles and doubts
Making me doubt everything I believe in
Causing me to question my beliefs and convictions
There you are
You are always there for me
Like a stained glass sunday morning
Bringing light and beauty into my life
Baby you light it up
You bring brightness and hope into my darkness
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Instilling faith and positivity into my most troubled areas
Like a rising sun
Like a new day beginning with warmth and light
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Enriching my heart with countless blessings and joys
Your voice is like a choir
Your words bring harmony and peace to my soul
A match that starts a fire
Igniting a passion and intensity within me
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
Reaching the depths of my being that only you can reach
When my soul needs an angel's touch
When my spirit requires heavenly intervention
I used to get no Mona whiskey remedy
I used to seek comfort in temporary distractions
But then your spirit poured in like a symphony
But then your presence entered my life with harmony and grace
And now I know that all I need is you girl
And now I understand that you are all I truly need
'Cause when I get lost in this crazy world
Because when I feel overwhelmed by the chaos of life
You bid the dark
You banish the shadows
With all your truth and all your glory
With your honesty and your brilliance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSS COPPERMAN, JESSI ALEXANDER, DIERKS BENTLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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DIERKS BENTLEY (2016) â LIGHT IT UP (TraducciĂłn)
When it's low beams, long stretch of highway
Cuando son luces de cruce, en un largo tramo de carretera
When the lonesome hits like a tidal wave
Cuando la soledad impacta como un maremoto
Tossing and turning, tangled with my demons
Dando mil vueltas en la cama, enzarzado con mis demonios
Making me doubt everything I believe in
Haciéndome dudar de todo en lo que creo
There you are
AhĂ estĂĄs tĂș
Like a stained glass Sunday morning
Como una vidriera de colores una mañana de domingo
Baby you light it up
Cariño tĂș lo iluminas
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Arrojas algo de fe en mis lugares mĂĄs oscuros
Like a rising sun
Como un sol naciente
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Llenaste mi corazĂłn con un millĂłn de asombrosas bendiciones
Your voice is like a choir
Tu voz es como un coro
A match that starts a fire
Una cerilla que prende el fuego
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
En lo mĂĄs profundo de mis huesos donde sĂłlo tĂș puedes ir
When my soul needs an angel's touch
Cuando mi alma necesita el toque de un ĂĄngel
You light it up
TĂș lo iluminas
I used to get no Mona whiskey remedy
No solĂa conseguir ningĂșn remedio con el whisky Mona
But then your spirit poured in like a symphony
Pero entonces tu espĂritu se vertiĂł como una sinfonĂa
And now I know that all I need is you girl
Y ahora sé que todo lo que necesito es a ti nena
Cause when I get lost in this crazy world
Porque cuando me pierdo en este mundo loco
Yeah, you light it up
SĂ, tĂș lo iluminas
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Arrojas algo de fe en mis lugares mĂĄs oscuros
Like a rising sun
Como un sol naciente
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Llenaste mi corazĂłn con un millĂłn de asombrosas bendiciones
Your voice is like a choir
Tu voz es como un coro
A match that starts a fire
Una cerilla que prende el fuego
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
En lo mĂĄs profundo de mis huesos donde sĂłlo tĂș puedes ir
When my soul needs an angel's touch
Cuando mi alma necesita el toque de un ĂĄngel
You light it up
TĂș lo iluminas
There you are
AhĂ estĂĄs tĂș
Like a stained glass Sunday morning
Como una vidriera de colores una mañana de domingo
You bend the dark
Doblegas a la oscuridad
With all your truth and all your glory
Con toda tu verdad y toda tu gloria
You light it up
TĂș lo iluminas
Shot some faith on my darkest places
Arrojas algo de fe en mis lugares mĂĄs oscuros
Like a rising sun
Como un sol naciente
Filled my heart with a million amazing graces
Llenaste mi corazĂłn con un millĂłn de asombrosas bendiciones
Your voice is like a choir
Tu voz es como un coro
A match that starts a fire
Una cerilla que prende el fuego
Deep down in my bones where only you can go
En lo mĂĄs profundo de mis huesos donde sĂłlo tĂș puedes ir
When my soul needs an angel's touch
Cuando mi alma necesita el toque de un ĂĄngel
You light it up
TĂș lo iluminas
@sturgishillbillymurpheyii2002
This one hits Home......Makes me reflect back on my time working in Montana with the Harris and the Galt Family.....Now Im working on my PTSD and addiction problems at the Veterans hospital in Hot Springs South Dakota.....Thanks Mr. Bentley.....your songs are a healing remedy......Lovin this album too.....A lifesaver none the less....
@FeeltheRush4_22_23
BEST Dierks song!!!!
@tinafields6184
They say blonde s have more. Fun hope he watches back
@tinafields6184
Love him and voice đ
@tinafields6184
You can tell his a very good man just by his kids you see. The love he has for them and they have for him
@toddsimpson9624
This and Five are Dierks' best songs. :')
@jarrodheffron6349
This album is stellar.
@davidpercival8646
Everytime I hear this song it makes me think of you lee ...dam woman you just about saved me in everything and everyway anyone could do ...you gave me it all my life my children my home all comes from girl ..if I could have written you a song this problably would have been it ..love you forever darlin x
@adelia_PA
THIS ALBUM IS JUST UGGGGG. It's all so good! I think my favorite is 'different for girl's' so far. Keep it coming Dierks Bentley!
@pidgeot1893
i love can't be replaced