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".
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Major Lazer Lyrics
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Oh oh oh oh ooh
Oh oh oh oh ooh
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better oh
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
If you gotta trust me, if you try to rush me
I'll go back to rush over like a wave
If you gotta fight it, always tryna ride it
Let them just rush on you over like a wave
You see when I'll give the world
Diamonds and rubies and pearls
It's safe to say that I am your girl
Now get a little bit closer, say it to me
Why would you tryna fight it
Something so natural
The wave comes, you gotta ride it
If you wanna stay afloat
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better oh
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Tell me that you're wrong in mine
Promise that I'll take the time
Nobody likes a lazy lover
One step forward, two behind
Tell me, am I outta line
For letting it take me over
Ooh, baby it's out of control
Tell me, coming crashing down
Promise you won't let me drown
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Oh boy really make me, find
Boy really make my life
Boy really make me
We could make everything better
Promise you won't let me drown
The lyrics to "Wave," a song by Major Lazer, speak of letting go and riding the waves of life. The opening lines "oh oh oh oh ooh" create a serene atmosphere for the listener, while the subsequent lines prompt the listener to let go of their inhibitions and be open to growth and change. The song stresses the importance of trust, both in oneself and in others, and the need to embrace natural rhythms in life, such as the ebb and flow of the waves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh ooh
Opening with a repeated vocalization conveying energy and enthusiasm for the song.
Just let it go
Encouraging listeners to let go of their worries and trust in the potential for positive change.
If you wanna go, we could make everything better oh
Offering a solution to those looking for improvement and a brighter future.
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Affirming that personal growth and positive change are possible through collaboration.
If you gotta trust me, if you try to rush me
I'll go back to rush over like a wave
Explaining that building trust takes time and cannot be rushed, like the natural ebb and flow of ocean waves.
If you gotta fight it, always tryna ride it
Let them just rush on you over like a wave
Arguing that obstacles should be embraced and overcome, like riding waves rather than fighting against them.
You see when I'll give the world
Diamonds and rubies and pearls
It's safe to say that I am your girl
Now get a little bit closer, say it to me
Asserting that the singer can be relied upon and proclaiming closeness and commitment to another person or people.
Why would you tryna fight it
Something so natural
The wave comes, you gotta ride it
If you wanna stay afloat
Reinforcing the idea that obstacles should be accepted and overcome so as to avoid drowning, like waves in the ocean.
Tell me that you're wrong in mine
Promise that I'll take the time
Nobody likes a lazy lover
One step forward, two behind
Asking for honesty and offering to be patient, while warning that complacency can hinder progress in relationships.
Tell me, am I outta line
For letting it take me over
Ooh, baby it's out of control
Tell me, coming crashing down
Promise you won't let me drown
Expressing vulnerability and asking for reassurance and support in difficult situations.
Oh boy really make me, find
Boy really make my life
Boy really make me
We could make everything better
Promise you won't let me drown
Addressing a specific person and describing how they can bring joy and improvement to the singer's life, while asking for protection from harm.
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Repeating the opening lines to reinforce the message of the song and the possibility for positive change through trust and collaboration.
Contributed by Makayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aman Jaiswal
Lyrics:
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better, oh
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
First you gotta trust me, if you try to rush me
I'll go back but rush over like a wave
If you gotta fight it, always tryna ride it
Let them just rush over you like a wave
You see when I'll give the world
Diamonds and rubies and pearls
It's safe to say that I am your girl
Now get a little bit closer, say it to me
Why you, you tryna fight it?
Something so natural
The waves come, you gotta ride it
If you wanna stay afloat
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better, oh
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Tell me that you're only mine
Promise that I'll take the time
Nobody likes a lazy lover
One step forward, two behind
Tell me, am I outta line
For letting it take me over?
Ooh, baby it's out of control
Tell me, coming crashing down
Promise you won't let me drown
Just let it go
If you wanna go, we could make everything better
Just let it go
If you wanna grow, we could make everything better
Oh, boy, you really make me fine
Boy, you really make me fine
Boy, you really make me...
Brad Hunt
This is honestly the best Major Lazer song I've ever heard next to the entire "guns don't kill people , lasers do" album. I really love this ! Kali Uchis is a fantastic singer and I encourage everyone to listen to her other songs !!
AK F
cheers to your comment
smoreno14
+Brad Hunt I found her first a while ago, and fell in love with all of her songs. Now found Major Lazer, and also fell in love with all of his songs I have heard so far. Needless to say, this collab really soothes my soul
ken the janitor
+Brad Hunt Totally agree and yes Kali Uchis is amazing!!!
Karan Singh
+smoreno14 major lazer is not a 'he' its a group of DJ's
smoreno14
+Chester Park We know. It's called being excited about sharing something in common..
Mark Pereira
This song is just AMAZING. Production and vocals on point. Great Wave!
gatsbyreality
i just discovered this song and i am in LOVE! can't get enough! giving me the good vibes!
E.P. Beats
Definitely my favorite song off this album <3
Thomas Abi Ramia
KALI UCHIS IS LIFE