Brighter
Ozomatli feat. Dave Stewart Lyrics


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Some say we're heading for Oblivion
Falling backwards down the rabbit hole
Them wretches cold and shivering
Somebody tell them we got music for your soul

Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through the night
Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through

They say we're feeling the tension
Spreading verbal venom around this very home
We judge all by action
Love is the only answer out this pressure dome

Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through the night
Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through

Look up look up, every minute every hour
Day by day, raise your head, embrace you power
Through the cloudy days, times of pain, even showers
Make it through the night, feel the light, feel the fire

Are we headed for oblivion, one in a million
Love is the moment that we're living in
Feel the hope, feel the heart, feel the light
And we'll make it through the night, oh

Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through the night
Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter
Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through
Weight's gonna get much lighter
World's gonna look much brighter




Though the heat's gonna carry on
We'll make it through the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ozomatli’s “Brighter” speak to the struggles of life and how music can help alleviate the darkness. The first verse portrays a sense of hopelessness and despair as people fall backwards down the rabbit hole, but the band offers a solution, stating that they have music for the soul that can lift people up. The second verse speaks to the tension and division in society and how love is the only answer to overcome it. The chorus then repeats the idea that the weight will get lighter, the world will look brighter, and they will make it through the night. The final verse encourages listeners to look up, embrace their power, and feel the hope and light even in times of pain.


Overall, the lyrics express a message of hope and perseverance, suggesting that even when life seems overwhelming, there is always a way to push through the darkness and find a brighter path. The power of music and love are emphasized as tools to overcome the struggles we face.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say we're heading for Oblivion
Some people think that we're headed towards disaster or complete destruction.


Falling backwards down the rabbit hole
We're descending into chaos, confusion, or a world where things don't make sense.


Them wretches cold and shivering
People who are sad, hopeless, or in need of guidance.


Somebody tell them we got music for your soul
Our music is here to uplift and heal those who are feeling lost or empty.


Weight's gonna get much lighter
Our burdens and worries will become lighter, easier to bear.


World's gonna look much brighter
The future will be optimistic, with new possibilities and opportunities.


Though the heat's gonna carry on
Even though life won't be easy, and we'll face challenges and obstacles.


We'll make it through the night
We'll get through the difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.


They say we're feeling the tension
People are saying that there's stress, pressure, or conflict within our community.


Spreading verbal venom around this very home
People are hurting each other with their words, causing more harm than good.


We judge all by action
We believe that people should be defined by their deeds, not their words or appearance.


Love is the only answer out this pressure dome
The solution to our problems is to love and support each other, rather than fighting or attacking.


Look up look up, every minute every hour
Take a moment to be mindful and appreciative of what's around you, every day, all the time.


Day by day, raise your head, embrace your power
Keep your chin up, and remember that you have the strength and ability to overcome any obstacle.


Through the cloudy days, times of pain, even showers
Even when life is tough or painful, we should keep going and stay positive.


Make it through the night, feel the light, feel the fire
Keep pushing forward, even in the dark or difficult times, and you'll eventually find hope and energy.


Are we headed for oblivion, one in a million
Are we all doomed to fail or be forgotten, just like countless others before us?


Love is the moment that we're living in
The most important thing we can do is love and appreciate the present moment, since the future is uncertain.


Feel the hope, feel the heart, feel the light
Believe in yourself, your abilities, and your ability to make a positive impact on the world.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: OZOMATLI, DAVE STEWART

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Comments from YouTube:

@LeavesAbove

Two of my brothers, some cousins, a few of my aunts and i think my grandma is in this music video. My family has been following ozo for at LEAST 12 years now, since they were still really small and my little brother used to sit on my grandmas shoulders and throw up peace signs at the band during concerts. My favorite song will always be Santiago. I watched the gabriel iglesias special and they played after party at the end and i immidiately remembered my grandma telling me about the family being invited by ozomatli to be in a music video so i told my boyfriend(who i watched the special with) and i found this video. Nostalgia times a million. I wasnt there when they made the video but i remember my little brother and grandma(her name is Grace/Chela in case anyone from ozo happens to see this😁) coming home and telling me what a good time they had

@calvertmorris2452

The Dude approved this song

@kriggy11490

heard this at the end of Fluffy''s performance, had to look up the lyrics! good song good vibes <3

@unclebob2792

its reggae(ish), it may be latin rock or latino but i feel a bit of reggae in this song, me gusta :D

@albertoj.onetto6335

0:48 THE DUUUUUUUUUUUDE!

@jubijuli

saw them live in vancouver, theyre amazing!

@adamk9700

The dude abides ozomatli!!

@ezzosmile

just watched the fluffy movie nice song
way to go Gabriel Iglesias

@AlbertGriffiths

Me to !! Awsome =) Love to Ozomatli & Fluffy from sweden <3

@The2008jose

same thing that brought me here

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