Hit The Lights
Jay Sean Lyrics


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Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh-oh

Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (too the sky)

Baby, hold it
And let me holla at you, baby, for a moment
And if you with it, I'm with it, we'll keep it rollin'
And we'll be dancing and drinking until the morning
Until the morning, morning

Starters going off
It's so hot there's girls just taking all their clothes off
So take a picture of this moment with your iPhone
'Cause I don't wanna forget tonight, night, night

Put your lighters in the air
Let 'em burn into the night
And let everybody know
That your with it and your ready to go

So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Tonight, tonight
So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights
Hit the lights

Come out of the dark and let the DJ lead the way (way, way)
'Cause it's hot in the club now, so don't let it stop now

So hit the lights
Hit the lights
Hit the lights
And everybody say

Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh

YMCMB, bitches call me Tunechi Li
All them bitches think they fly
And all 'em bitches flew to me
Hit, hit the lights so you could see
My drink is strong, my hookah sweet
Understand the time is now, but time is up the future's bleak
It's me, it's stupid cupid
Love me, leave me in the morning
If you like your friend can join in
Wildest flower in the garden
Coolest nigga in the party
Shades on, dreads long
Blood gang, red zone
And I'm with Jay Sean

Put ya lighters in the air
Let 'em burn into the sky
And let everybody know
That your with it and your ready to go

So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Tonight, tonight
So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights
Hit the lights

Come out of the dark and let the DJ lead the way (way, way)
'Cause it's hot in the club now, so don't let it stop now

So hit the lights
Hit the lights
Hit the lights
And everybody say

Tell them low (tell them low)
Tell them high (tell them high)
Light it up (light it up)
To the sky (to the sky)

Tell them low (tell them low)
Tell them high (tell them high)
And light it up (light it up)
To the sky (to the sky)

And everybody say

Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh-oh
Uh-oh-oh (light it up to the sky)

So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Tonight, tonight
So hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights (uh-oh-oh)
Hit the lights
Hit the lights (hey)

Come out of the dark and let the DJ lead the way, way, way
'Cause it's hot in the club now, so don't let it stop now (don't let it stop now)

So hit the lights
Hit the lights




Hit the lights
Hit the lights

Overall Meaning

"Hit the Lights" by Jay Sean is an upbeat dance track that celebrates the excitement and hedonism of a party night. The song urges the listeners to live it up, dance, and drink until the morning. The chorus makes a direct appeal, the repetition of the line "hit the lights" being the main hook of the track, urging everyone to put their lighters in the air and let them burn into the sky, symbolizing the joy of being carefree and alive with the moment. The verses describe an ecstatic scene where the music is so hot and the club is so crowded, that people start taking off their clothes. The song even references a love interest (Baby), encouraging them to join the dance and the drinking.


Besides the hedonistic attitude of the lyrics, the song is notable for featuring Lil Wayne in a rap verse. Wayne is given a space to vent about his charisma and the love he gets from women. He also alludes to his Blood gang affiliation and shoutouts to Jay Sean. The song's video maintains the theme of partying with people of different backgrounds and ethnicities. The video features Jay Sean and Lil Wayne in a mix of urban and club settings, with people of different ethnicities joining in the partying.


Line by Line Meaning

Hit the lights
Turn on the lights to create a lively and energetic atmosphere


Baby, hold it
Addressing his partner, asking for a moment to speak


And let me holla at you, baby, for a moment
Asking for permission to talk to his partner for a while


And if you with it, I'm with it, we'll keep it rollin'
If his partner is willing, he is ready to keep the party going


And we'll be dancing and drinking until the morning
Planning to enjoy the night to the fullest by dancing and drinking till morning


Starters going off
Referring to the start of the party, which is getting wild and energetic


It's so hot there's girls just taking all their clothes off
The atmosphere is so intense that girls are shedding their clothes


So take a picture of this moment with your iPhone
Suggesting a memory of the exciting moment should be captured on camera


'Cause I don't wanna forget tonight, night, night
Planning to cherish the unforgettable moment forever


Put your lighters in the air
Asking the audience to wave their lighters to add to the lively atmosphere


Let 'em burn into the night
Let the light from the lighters create a beautiful visual in the night


And let everybody know
Making sure everyone is having the time of their lives


That your with it and your ready to go
That everyone is enjoying themselves and is ready to keep the party going


Come out of the dark and let the DJ lead the way
Encouraging people to come to the dance floor and let the DJ set the tone and vibe for the night


'Cause it's hot in the club now, so don't let it stop now
Urging people to keep dancing and enjoying themselves despite the heat


YMCMB, bitches call me Tunechi Li
Referring to his stage name as a member of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires


All them bitches think they fly
The women think they are attractive and stylish


And all 'em bitches flew to me
Claiming that all the women are drawn to him


Hit, hit the lights so you could see
Asking to turn on the lights so that everyone can see the excitement and joy in the party


My drink is strong, my hookah sweet
Describing his drink and hookah while partying


Understand the time is now, but time is up the future's bleak
Realizing the significance and importance of the moment, but also being uncertain about the future


It's me, it's stupid cupid
Referencing himself as Cupid, the Roman god of love


Love me, leave me in the morning
People can enjoy the night with him and leave whenever they wish


If you like your friend can join in
Inviting his partner to bring friends along to party with


Wildest flower in the garden
Describing himself as the most fun and unique person at the party


Coolest nigga in the party
Considering himself as the coolest and most attractive person at the party


Shades on, dreads long
Wearing sunglasses and having long dreadlocks


Blood gang, red zone
A reference to his affiliation with the Bloods gang and the dangerous lifestyle associated with it


And I'm with Jay Sean
Referring to his collaboration with Jay Sean on the song


Tell them low (tell them low)
Asking for the lights to be lowered


Tell them high (tell them high)
Asking for the lights to be raised


Light it up (light it up)
Suggesting everyone to light up to elevate the mood further


To the sky (to the sky)
Asking everyone to raise their lights high in the air




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, Jared Lincoln Cotter, Jeremy Skaller, Robert Larow

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@theharshtruthoutthere

@@keveshannaidoo5670 To every soul OUT THERE:
All prayers from Righteous SOULS aka Born again Christians, have power. Sinners prayers GOD hears not. Unless we REPENT and born again and LIVE HOLY, GOD hears none of our prayers. Prayers have power, but these must come from Changed hearts.
Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Psalms 119:155 “Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.”


(Many souls(unsaved souls), believe falsely and pray in vain).
Mankind is filled with UNSAVED SOULS (WICKED SINNERS).
That`s why there`s a calling to REPENTANCE and to BORN AGAIN:
Luke 5:32
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
John 3:7
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.



@Antonypancake

No life till leather
We're gonna kick some ass tonight
We got the metal madness
When our fans start screaming it's right, well alright
When we start to rock we never
Want to stop again

Hit the lights!
Hit the lights!
Hit the lights!
Ohh wrong song...



@ScienceDrummer

No life till leather
We're gonna kick some ass tonight
We got the metal madness
When our fans start screaming it's right, well alright
When we start to rock we never
Want to stop again

Hit the lights
Hit the lights
Hit the lights

We know our fans are insane
We're gonna blow this place away
With volume higher
Than anything today, the only way
When we start to rock we never
Want to stop again

Hit the lights
Hit the lights
Hit the lights

With all our screaming
We're gonna rip right through your brain
We got the lethal power
It's causing you sweet pain, oh sweet pain
When we start to rock we never
Want to stop again

Hit the lights
Hit the lights
Hit the lights



@cristobalbrito3680

No life till leather 
we are gonna kick some ass tonight 
we got the metal madness 
when our fans start screaming 
it's right well alright 
when we start to rock 
we never want to stop again
Hit the lights 
hit the lights 
hit the lights
You know our fans are insane 
we are gonna blow this place away
with volume higher 
than anything today the only way 
when we start to rock 
we never want to stop again
Hit the lights 
hit the lights 
hit the lights
With all our screaming 
we are gonna rip right through your brain 
we got the lethal power 
it is causing you sweet pain oh sweet pain 
when we start to rock 
we never want to stop again
Hit the lights 
hit the lights 
hit the lights



All comments from YouTube:

@swchsn

Jay Sean's songs hit me nostalgia so hard😣

@flixproductions509

Are you pirate?

@brenerwillian8011

Me too 😭

@decemberangell

THIS USED TO BE THE JAM

@DuksiAntonDedvukaj687D

Ya

@agustinaputzulu4622

Hope this song comes back in 2018

@kieranstark7213

It still is my fucking jam!

@angelwhis3627

@@kieranstark7213 this song is the shit

@tatianamoore3512

I love ❤️ this song 💞💜💜💞💜 I was 23 Years old I am 33 years old right now

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@carmennaidoo9655

10 years later and it still hits the same🔥😍

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