In 2010, Major Lazer released Lazerproof, a free download mixtape with pop sensation La Roux, and Lazers Never Die, an EP featuring two new tracks and three remixes, including one by Thom Yorke. One of the foremost breakthroughs for Major Lazer during this time was the production collaboration with Beyoncé on her single “Run the World (Girls)”, which sampled their track “Pon de Floor." BeyoncÉ directly sought out Switch and Diplo, recognizing the fact that they were creating authentically innovative music and further cementing their status as a production team worthy of worldwide mainstream attention. As 2011 turned to 2012, Switch determined it best to pursue his own path, leaving Diplo in full control of Major Lazer.
As the sole executive producer of Major Lazer, Diplo continued to spearhead the current dancehall revival movement with the 2013 release Free The Universe. That album included collaborations with Bruno Mars, Tyga, Flux Pavilion, Wynter Gordon, Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Ezra Koening from Vampire Weekend, Dev and more. Spin called the LP’s first single "Get Free" featuring Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors, "a meeting point between Jamaica, West Africa, and Brooklyn."
Diplo (AKA Wesley Pentz) has risen through the ranks and has asserted himself as one of the most pioneering producers of the time. Through unending curiosity and exploration of the vast multitudes of the world’s musical heritages, Diplo has managed to seamlessly connect the global underground to the audio mainstream. He is the Grammy-nominated founder, owner and head honcho of Mad Decent records, which has not only garnered widespread critical and audience accolades since its inception, but has also deservedly earned a hefty reputation as a vanguard of groundbreaking releases. As Major Lazer, he retreated to Jamaica in 2012 to team up with producers Ariel Rechtshaid and Dre Skull on Snoop Lion's (Snoop Dogg) 2013 album "Reincarnated". Major Lazer was also featured on the title track from No Doubt's 2012 comeback album with famed dancehall artist Busy Signal and released an official remix for Hot Chip’s "Look At Where We Are".
Lose Yourself
Major Lazer Lyrics
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Turn this up, turn this up
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Major Lazer make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Major Lazer
Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
Don't stop
Gyal back wind
Gyal back wind
Make di back wind
Gyal back wind
Me say di back wind, back wind…
Back it up yea
The way that talk let me know what ya love yea
Anywhere di fun be that a where you must stay
Pretty like a dolly gyal ya up it physically
Pon the ill a pon the bally, back it up in a di alley
Push it pon you like a trolly, dem a semi gully gully
Shit that body ball honey me say woah!
Wind now, pretty wind now
Pretty wind now, express yourself
Wind now, sexy wind now
Girl ya me wind a
Express yourself!
Major Lazer
Gyal back wind
Gyal back wind
Make di back wind
Gyal back wind
Make di back wind
Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
Don't stop
Gyal back wind
Lose themselves, lose themselves (x4)
Gyal back wind
Major Lazer make em a lose thmselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves
Gyal back wind
Gyal back wind (x4)
Major Lazer
Gyal back wind
The lyrics of Major Lazer's "Lose Yourself" is a mix of Jamaican Patois and English, which makes it a little difficult to comprehend at times. The song starts with a call to turn up the volume and is primarily focused on the female dancers, who are encouraged to move their bodies to the beat of the music. It features a collaboration with Jamaican dancehall duo RDX, who are known for their fast-paced and catchy rhythms.
The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times, where the lyrics "Lose themselves" and "Gyal back wind" are the main hook of the track. The phrase "lose themselves" can be interpreted as losing oneself in the rhythm of the music and becoming a part of the party atmosphere. Meanwhile, the phrase "gyal back wind" refers to the moving of the hips and backside in a sensual manner.
The verses of the song are centered around Missy, a "bad gyal" who is confident in her body and dance moves. She's portrayed as a seductive character who draws attention to herself on the dance floor. She's also shown as having influence and power over the other women in the club, who want to emulate her style.
Overall, "Lose Yourself" is about letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment on the dance floor. It's a celebration of the female body and the power of dance to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn this up, turn this up
Increase the volume of the music
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
RDX makes girls lose control of themselves
Major Lazer make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Major Lazer also makes girls lose control of themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Repeat of how the girls are losing control
Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
Missy is a skilled dancer and she acknowledges her ability to bring the girls back to dancing
And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
She is looking for someone to help her turn up the heat and get everyone dancing hotter
Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Vodka poured over ice that touches the spot and helps the girls get more excited
Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
The hot girls move in a way that gets them feeling even hotter
Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
The girls are bad in terms of their dance moves, but they want to get even better
Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
The girls are dancing and proving themselves on the dance floor
Don't stop
Keep dancing
Gyal back wind
Girls move your hips/backside
The way that talk let me know what ya love yea
The way a person talks can reveal what they enjoy
Anywhere di fun be that a where you must stay
Stay where the fun is and enjoy yourself
Pretty like a dolly gyal ya up it physically
The girls are so pretty, they look like dolls, and they are physically impressive when they dance
Push it pon you like a trolly, dem a semi gully gully
The dancing is intense and they are showing off their skills like they would push something on a dolly or cart, and they are in a semi-rough area of town
Shit that body ball honey me say woah!
The girls have amazing bodies and it's impressive
Wind now, pretty wind now
Wind your hips, pretty girl
Express yourself
Dance how you want and communicate through movement
Sexy wind now
Wind your hips in a sexy way
Girl ya me wind a
The girl's movements are catching Major Lazer's attention
Lose themselves, lose themselves (x4)
Repeat of how the girls are losing control
Major Lazer make em a lose thmselves
Major Lazer is causing these girls to lose control of themselves
Gyal back wind (x4)
Girls move your hips/backside
Major Lazer
The artist's name
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@PrecisionBoxing
wicked track! dancers kill it!
@Kostly
Dat in your face culture. I like it. :D
@blackadidanca
I'm honored to be a part of this video! Big up the entire team! Best project I've ever worked on! We did it!!!!!!!!!
@TOMASjBARTON
why goats :p
@DavidPecor
Toby Yup You mean why weren't there more goats?
@michaelmarkham7981
Toby Yup #goatswag
@big6pun07
Clearly satanic
@OcelotGear
Great job brother
@narrimaincer4803
Este tipo de canciones es tan geniales para ejercitarte 💥❤
@behetovica
No solo para ejercitarse My bro está música me empila cada ves q hago ejercicio ksm y cuando estoy haciendo chuculum me encanta oírla ksm Major Lazer sabe ksm 😎 Yea Yea one oup sexy whyne oup 😎