Light it Up
Major Lazer/Nyla/Fuse ODG Lyrics


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Danger them is, while some call them "Major Lazer"

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
Chasing our crazy dreams
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

Overall Meaning

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

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