Brightside
Mindless Behavior Lyrics


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If it was up to me
You would never frown
Never be down another day in your life
I know it's hard to see, take a look around
See for yourself that I could make it alright

I can take you up, up, up (up, up)
'Cause this game is keeping you down, down, down
That's why we gotta jump, jump, jump (jump, jump)
Lace up your good shoes, I swear it's the right move tonight, girl

Take me on, come on out into the light (light)
Take me on, I can illuminate your life (life life)
Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, leave it to me, I'll bring you out of that darkness

I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, the bright side
I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, the bright side (the bright side)

Let's get out there and shine, like we supposed to do
Go where we moving, we belong in the light
I got you close to me, don't you run and hide
Turn it up baby it's glow time

I can take you up, up, up (up, up)
'Cause this game is keeping you down, down, down
That's why we gotta jump, jump, jump (jump, jump)
Lace up your good shoes
I swear it's the right move tonight, girl

Take me on, come on out into the light (light)
Take me on, I can illuminate your life (life life)
Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, leave it to me, I'll bring you out of that darkness

I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, the bright side
I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, the bright side (the bright side)

There's no explanation for
Fading out when the night is yours
What are we waiting for?
Light it up
The night is yours

Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, turn up the light in here
Oh, leave it to me I'll bring you out of that darkness

I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, the bright side
I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
Come over to the bright side, (the bright side)

Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey

Hey hey
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Overall Meaning

The song "Brightside" by Mindless Behavior speaks to the listener about shining a light on the world and themselves. The artist tells their subject that they would "never frown" or "be down another day" if it were up to them. They encourage their subject to take a good look around and see that they can make everything alright. The subject of the song is overcome by darkness and is being held back by something that is keeping them down. So the artist urges their subject to break free from this and make the move to the "bright side." The song is a beacon of hope for those who may have lost their way.


The chorus of the song is where the message is driven home. The artist takes hold of the situation and tells the subject that they will be their guide into the light, into a place where they can illuminate their lives. The artist says, "I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side. Come over to the bright side, the bright side." By the end of the song, the listener feels renewed and recharged, ready to take on the world.


Overall, "Brightside" is a motivating song that encourages the listener to believe in themselves and to not let the darkness of life get them down. The song sends a message of empowerment, reminding the listener that they are in control of their own life and can choose to step into the light.


Line by Line Meaning

If it was up to me
If I had the power


You would never frown
You would never feel sad


Never be down another day in your life
You would never experience negativity again


I know it's hard to see, take a look around
I understand it's difficult, but observe your surroundings


See for yourself that I could make it alright
You'll see that I have the ability to make everything okay


I can take you up, up, up (up, up)
I can elevate you


'Cause this game is keeping you down, down, down
Because life is bringing you down


That's why we gotta jump, jump, jump (jump, jump)
That's why we need to take a leap of faith


Lace up your good shoes, I swear it's the right move tonight, girl
Prepare yourself, it's the right decision tonight


Take me on, come on out into the light (light)
Join me in a brighter place


Take me on, I can illuminate your life (life life)
I can brighten your life


Oh, turn up the light in here
Let's increase the brightness


Oh, leave it to me, I'll bring you out of that darkness
Trust me, I'll guide you away from the negativity


I'll take you to the bright side, the bright side
I'll lead you to a happier place


Come over to the bright side, the bright side
Join me in the positive side of life


Let's get out there and shine, like we supposed to do
Let's shine, like we're meant to


Go where we moving, we belong in the light
We should go where we naturally fit


I got you close to me, don't you run and hide
I'll protect you, don't be afraid


Turn it up baby it's glow time
Let's increase the brightness, it's time to shine


There's no explanation for
There's no reason behind


Fading out when the night is yours
Losing hope when you should feel optimistic


What are we waiting for?
Why hesitate?


Light it up
Become brighter


The night is yours
You have the opportunity to take control


Hey hey
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Hey hey
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Hey hey
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Hey hey
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Hey hey
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NELSON III JACKSON, WALTER MILLSAP, CANDICE NELSON, ERICKA COULTER, LAKEISHA GAMBLE, CHRESANTO AUGUST, CRAIG CRIPPEN, JACOB PEREZ, RAVAN LOPEZ

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