Lights On
James Wade Lyrics


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I am in Ohio come see 'em and what the hype about...
(Distorted repeat)
I am in Ohio come see 'em and what the hype about...
(Distorted repeat)

Yea I'm higher than I've ever been - yea!
I say I'm higher than I've ever been
Verse 1:

And they say "Who the hell is James Wade?" "Lights where?" "What Set?"
Teach you how to dougie? Nah I'm a dummy with this dubstep
I smoke like it's my medicine - I'll show you where these drugs at
Vick, to these Eagles - Tommy Pickles to these Rug-rats
And it's a wrap! - Bass, Snare, with them kick drums
Party Like a Rockstar - Jersey Shore fist pump
Up, up and Awaaaaay - J is so sic, with the words
I'm gifted for bein' different - Revenge of the Nerds
Wipe my ass - while I shit on this verse
Because rap is in 2 lanes - My set's in the 3rd, word
I'm off that herb - that's some shyt - you'd bet your life on
Ladies love to sweat 'em - strip naked - and keep the Lights On

Chorus:

You know we in the building cuz the LIGHTS ON
Ladies keep the LIGHTS ON, My niggas keep the LIGHTS (4x's)
(So whatchu sayin?) I'm sayin we keep the LIGHTS ON
It's Th3rd S3t, so WHO YOU THINK KEEP THE LIGHTS ON

2 Verse:

Las Vegas lights yea - all you ever see is stars
Yea we keep the lights on - it's vegas everywhere we are
[ Fuck em all - let em fall - shut em all down -
Haters in the crowd if you seem em point em out...]
And yea I smoke til I'm on clouds - guess I'm way to use to bein high
I done been to flight school - they teach you the way the fly
Got a cup of liquor - wait - all I needs a tray of ice
Hoppin out those suicide doors - like I'm hatin life
Lights!
A different day - but the same shit
Michael Jackson - "Bad", yea, "Off The Wall" - "Dangerous"
All I do is rage, throwin raves in the basement
Bumpin Chiddy Bang - and get blazed with base head
Hop up out the range - shit'll wave like a spaceship
Broads just wanna taste it - and you aint gotta say shit
Wasted - yea the room spinnin like a ten speed
But I aint Britney Spears - so you can't "Hold It Against Me"
So...





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Lights On" by James Wade opens with the lyrics "I am in Ohio come see 'em and what the hype about...", repeated twice in a distorted voice. The lyrics seem to suggest that James Wade is inviting people to Ohio to see what all the hype surrounding him is about. He then proclaims that he is higher than he's ever been. In the first verse, James responds to people who might not know who he is or where he's from. He claims that he is not here to teach people how to dougie, but he is exceptional with dubstep. He also talks about his love for drugs and how he is different from everyone else, representing the third lane. James brags about his talents as a rapper and his gift for being different. He ends the verse by stating that women love him and want to keep the lights on.


In the second verse, James references Las Vegas and describes how he keeps the lights on in his city. He then talks about his smoking habits and how it makes him feel like he's on cloud nine. He also references his experience at flight school and how it taught him the way to fly. James brags about his lifestyle and how he's always throwing raves and smoking with his friends. He concludes the verse by saying that women are always after him, but he doesn't have to say anything because they already know what he's about.


Overall, the song seems to be about James Wade's party lifestyle and how he is different from everyone else. He invites people to check him out in Ohio and describes how he keeps the lights on in his city.


Line by Line Meaning

I am in Ohio come see 'em and what the hype about...
I am currently in Ohio, and I invite you to come see and experience what everyone is excited about.


Yea I'm higher than I've ever been - yea!
I am currently experiencing a heightened state of euphoria.


And they say "Who the hell is James Wade?" "Lights where?" "What Set?"
Some people may be unaware of who I am, where the lights are, or what group or club I am associated with.


Teach you how to dougie? Nah I'm a dummy with this dubstep
I may not be skilled in dance moves like the dougie, but I am confident in my abilities with dubstep music.


I smoke like it's my medicine - I'll show you where these drugs at
I frequently smoke as if it is a medicinal treatment, and I can point you to where you can find various recreational drugs.


Vick, to these Eagles - Tommy Pickles to these Rug-rats
Comparing my role to Vick on the Eagles or Tommy on the Rugrats, I am a key player in my group or community.


And it's a wrap! - Bass, Snare, with them kick drums Party Like a Rockstar - Jersey Shore fist pump
The music is heating up, and the party has started. The combination of bass, snare, and kick drums evoke the feeling of a rockstar, and everyone is dancing and pumping their fists like people on the Jersey Shore.


Up, up and Awaaaaay - J is so sic, with the words
I am so incredibly talented with my lyrics that it feels like I am soaring and flying high.


I'm gifted for bein' different - Revenge of the Nerds
Being different is my gift, similar to the Revenge of the Nerds movie representation of weird and quirky people being the underdogs but coming out on top.


Wipe my ass - while I shit on this verse
I am so talented that I could complete a menial task like wiping my butt while simultaneously delivering incredible rhymes and lyrics.


Because rap is in 2 lanes - My set's in the 3rd, word
Traditional rap tends to fall into two categories, but my unique style sets me apart and puts me in my own lane.


I'm off that herb - that's some shyt - you'd bet your life on Ladies love to sweat 'em - strip naked - and keep the Lights On
I am not shy about my use of marijuana, and women are drawn to me and love to get intimate while the lights are on.


You know we in the building cuz the LIGHTS ON Ladies keep the LIGHTS ON, My niggas keep the LIGHTS (4x's) (So whatchu sayin?) I'm sayin we keep the LIGHTS ON It's Th3rd S3t, so WHO YOU THINK KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
When we arrive somewhere, we ensure that the lights are on and kept on, females continue dancing and partying, and we maintain a high energy level. As part of the group Third Set, we are the ones who keep the lights on and the party going.


Las Vegas lights yea - all you ever see is stars Yea we keep the lights on - it's vegas everywhere we are [ Fuck em all - let em fall - shut em all down - Haters in the crowd if you seem em point em out...]
We are like the bright lights of Las Vegas, wherever we go, and we always keep the energy and enthusiasm high. We ignore and shut down any negativity, and anyone who hates or doubts us is called out.


And yea I smoke til I'm on clouds - guess I'm way to use to bein high I done been to flight school - they teach you the way the fly
I frequently smoke so much that it feels like I'm floating and on clouds. I've also attended flight school where I learned how to fly, both metaphorically and literally.


Got a cup of liquor - wait - all I needs a tray of ice Hoppin out those suicide doors - like I'm hatin life
I have a cup of alcohol but need more ice to cool it down. I'm exiting through suicide doors, a metaphor for risky and drastic behavior, as if I am hating my life.


A different day - but the same shit Michael Jackson - "Bad", yea, "Off The Wall" - "Dangerous" All I do is rage, throwin raves in the basement
Every day may seem the same, but I am passionate about what I do and put on parties and raves in various spaces. I reference Michael Jackson's music, emphasizing that no matter the phase of his career, he was always 'dangerous' and gave his all.


Bumpin Chiddy Bang - and get blazed with base head Hop up out the range - shit'll wave like a spaceship Broads just wanna taste it - and you aint gotta say shit
I'm listening to music from Chiddy Bang and getting high with those who appreciate heavy bass. I exit a Range Rover and cause a commotion, like a spaceship. Women are drawn to me, and I don't even need to speak for them to be interested.


Wasted - yea the room spinnin like a ten speed But I aint Britney Spears - so you can't "Hold It Against Me" So...
I'm incredibly intoxicated to the point of everything spinning like being on a ten-speed bike. But unlike Britney Spears, no one can hold my wild ways against me.




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Freedom Diana Barnes

Love it!! Keep The Lights On!!

Synovation

I'm not a big fan of rap but this just hooked me in love it.

Haladafs

good stuff man! keep it up!

YourHeartHere

the fact he sampled an Ellie Goulding song makes me really love this. I heard it and had to go back and listen to starry eyed.

J May

This goes so fucking hard! LIGHTS ON ALL FUCKING DAY

deezus

Nice job, James.

Athena Peyser-Gutierrez

However, this is amazing.

Cali Miles

This track is hot!

The Overlooked Youth

so good man

Bill Doughty

i cant stop watching

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