Light it Up
Major Lazer/Nyla/Fuse ODG Lyrics
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Stand up like a solider, baby
Yeah, I know you're built like that
Gun it like a holster, baby
Show dem say you're wicked like that
We live where the war is raging
Hoping that the bridge won't cave in
Tonight we let it all go free
Gimme the ting and make me rock inna di dance
Gimme the ting and make me rock inna di dance
Mash it up, hot step inna di dance
Gimme the ting and make me rock, rock, rock, rock
Gimme the ting and make me rock inna di dance
Gimme the ting and make me rock inna di dance
Mash it up, hot step inna di dance
Gimme the ting and make me
Light it up
Light it up
Light it up
(Li-li, light it up)
Show them you're flames to the fire
It's written like your name on a flyer
They wanna tame your desire
But you light it up, now your aim getting higher
I dey wait for messiah
But until that day I'ma rise up high
I put my light in the air
I wanna see everywhere
One by one, let me see you
Two by two for the sequel
Three by three for my people
I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbor, ye
One by one, let me see you (put your lighters up)
Two by two for the sequel (lighters up)
Three by three for my people
One, two, three, everybody go
Light it up
Light it up, light it up
Light it up
(Light it up)
One by one, let me see you
Two by two for the sequel
Three by three for my people
I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbor, ye
One by one, let me see you (eh)
Two by two for the sequel (put your lighters up)
Three by three for my people (lighters up)
Set it ablaze
(Light it up)
Set it ablaze like a candle wick
Hotter, hotter, hotter, hotter
Yeah, light it up
The song "Light It Up" by Major Lazer featuring Nyla is an electrifying dancehall track that encourages its listeners to celebrate the present moment and free themselves from the stress of everyday pressures. Through the lyrics, the song addresses the need to take a break from the world's chaos and live life to the fullest. The opening verse of the song, "Stand up like a soldier baby, Yeah, I know you built like that", encourages the listener to rise to the occasion and face life's challenges with strength and courage. The song is an ode to the warrior spirit within all of us, urging us to keep moving forward despite the odds.
The song's title "Light It Up" is a metaphor for setting one's dreams and ambitions ablaze, and not letting fear or doubt hold one back. The repeated call to "Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance, Mash it up, hot step in a dance" is the song's way of inviting the listener to let go of their inhibitions and move their body freely.
Overall, "Light It Up" is a powerful dancehall anthem that encourages its listeners to celebrate life, find their inner warrior, and let go of their doubts and fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up like a solider baby
Be strong and confident, like a soldier ready for battle
Yeah, I know you built like that
I know you are naturally strong and capable of handling anything
Gun it like a holster baby
Be quick and fearless, like a gun in a holster
Show dem say you wicked like that
Show them that you are fierce and unstoppable
We live where the war is raging
We live in a world full of conflict and challenges
Chasing our crazy dreams
Pursuing our ambitious and unconventional goals
Hoping that the bridge won't cave in
Wishing that our plans and efforts don't fail us
Tonight we let it all go free
Tonight we release all our worries and inhibitions
Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance
Give me the beat and make me dance with joy
Mash it up, hot step in a dance
Move vigorously and energetically on the dance floor
Light it up
Get excited and enthusiastic
Show them you're flames to the fire
Show them you are passionate and unstoppable
It's written like your name on a flyer
Your destiny is clear and widely recognized
They wanna tame your desire
They want to discourage and restrain your ambitions
But you light it up now your aims getting higher
But you become even more determined and ambitious
I dey wait for messiah
I am waiting for salvation or liberation
But until that day I'm a rise up high
But until then, I will keep striving and succeeding
I put my light in the air
I express my enthusiasm and hope
1 by 1 let me see you
One at a time, show me your spirit
2 by 2 for the sequel
Two at a time, for the next generation
3 by 3 for my people
Three at a time, for my community and culture
Set it, set it, set it, set it, set it... ablaze
Ignite it, ignite it, ignite it, ignite it...
Set it ablaze like a candle wick
Ignite it with passion, like a candle wick
Hotter hotter hotter hotter
More intense, more passionate
Yeah light it up
Yes, get enthusiastic and motivated
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Phillip Fender, David Malcom, Phillip Meckseper, Sidney Swift, Nailah T. Thorbourne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@waterleafs2759
@@cr33p3rhd6 Still better than rn.
Things wrong with 2020 5th edition:
-Coronavirus
-Australian Fires
-Trump is still President (I feel bad for you Americans)
- George Floyd's death
-Black lives matter protest. (a lot of things went wrong there)
-The riots
In 2015/16 It was heaven on earth. We'll never have another year like that.
@majorlazer
MUSIC IS THE WEAPON OUT NOW: https://smarturl.it/MITW
@cruffle5590
I love your music man
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YOU DESERVE MORE LIKES MAJOR
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@moomax5924
It's been 7 years and this song is still one of my favorites. Brings back so many memories.
@tjalob4928
True
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Fr
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