Lights On
Rusangano Family Lyrics


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So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That He Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That She Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Lights On For The Life That They Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Let It Shine One In The Life That You Live
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That He Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That She Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Lights On For The Life That They Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Let It Shine One In The Life That You Live
I Landed In Ireland In 2001
About The Same Time That Dre Dropped 2001
13 Years Later The Album's Done
Rusangano Presents Non National With An Attitude Volume One
I'm Disrespectful I Spit On Beats
I Got My Voice Back I'm DOC
I'm GODKNOWS But My Peers Look At Me Like I'm Their OG
I Stick To Myself No PVC
Used To Play My Riddims On PS2 Before We Got Played On BBC
Where Would I Be Without JME?
Without Knowing He Helped Me See That I Couldn't Be Anything Else But Me
Half Yoruba Half Igbo
Lyrics Like That Freed My Soul
Thought I Had To Be American Thought I Had To Be English Everything Else But Irish
Before It's The Black Boy From Caimans School Surrounded By White Like My Iris
I Just Wanted To Be Harlem I Just Wanted To Be London
I Just Wanted To Be Trench Town Now It's Time To Be Shannon
Now It's Time To Be Limerick Get Used To My Surroundings
Where Would Limerick Be Without GAMAK?
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That He Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That She Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Lights On For The Life That They Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Let It Shine One In The Life That You Live
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That He Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That She Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Lights On For The Life That They Lived
So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Let It Shine One In The Life That You Live
Shine On!
A Graceful Loser At Making Up My Mind
I'm Certain My Dome Would Have Been Empty Without The Generous Ones
That Had Preceded My Time Left Me A Treasure To Find
I Put The Smile On Your Pretty Faces But The Pleasure Is Mine
For What's Murli If Ren And DMC Never Rhymed?
Or Even Wiley Across The Pond The Godfather Of Grime
My Grandfathers Have Died Before I Discovered Their Arts
Broken My Hearts And School Couldn't Keep Me In Line
But I Finished It So My People Have A Reason To Brag
For We've Been Hated And Loved Before The Game Had A
Coz My Mother Had A Dream I'm Still Trying To Make Real
So The Passion You Feel Whenever I'm Gracing A Stage Or A Field
Is An Extension Of Everything Koffi Made Me Feel
A Magic System Got Me Travelling Time To Prince Nico
Prompted My Best Impression At 7 Like Luis Figo




Since Then My Poise Remains Undefeated Like Steven Seagal
Turn The Lights On

Overall Meaning

In "Lights On," Rusangano Family encourages listeners to "turn the lights on" to honor the different lives people have lived. The song celebrates diversity and the unique experiences that shape individuals. The lyrics highlight the importance of leaving a light on for those who have gone before us, acknowledging their existence and the impact they had while they lived.


The verses in "Lights On" tell the story of Rusangano Family's journey, and how they found their identity through music. The second verse specifically mentions the artists and influencers that helped shape their perspective and find their unique voice. The third verse touches on the struggles and hardships the artists faced, such as losing their grandfathers before discovering their arts and trying to overcome societal prejudices. Through these experiences, the message remains resolute - it is vital to honor those who came before us and to embrace the diverse paths that lead individuals to where they are now.


"Lights On" is a powerful track that encourages listeners to recognize and appreciate the unique experiences and journeys which shape one's identity. It highlights the importance of recognizing individuality and cherishing the past while moving forward towards a brighter future, united in diversity.


Line by Line Meaning

So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That He Lived
Pay respect to the life that the person who lived before you lived.


So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Light On For The Life That She Lived
Pay respect to the life that the person who lived before you lived.


So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Leave The Lights On For The Life That They Lived
Pay respect to the life that the people who lived before you lived.


So You Gotta Turn The Lights On Let It Shine One In The Life That You Live
Live your own life to the fullest.


I Landed In Ireland In 2001
The artist came to Ireland in the year 2001.


About The Same Time That Dre Dropped 2001
The artist came to Ireland around the same time that Dr. Dre released his album 2001.


13 Years Later The Album's Done
The artist's album was completed 13 years later.


Rusangano Presents Non National With An Attitude Volume One
The artist presents their album Non National With an Attitude Volume One.


I'm Disrespectful I Spit On Beats
The artist is confident and bold, and spits on the beats.


I Got My Voice Back I'm DOC
The artist feels that they have regained their voice and are now known as DOC.


I'm GODKNOWS But My Peers Look At Me Like I'm Their OG
The artist is known as GODKNOWS, but their peers see them as a respected elder.


I Stick To Myself No PVC
The artist prefers to keep to themselves and not conform to societal expectations.


Used To Play My Riddims On PS2 Before We Got Played On BBC
The artist used to play their music on a PlayStation 2 before gaining exposure on BBC.


Where Would I Be Without JME?
The artist recognizes the impact that JME has had on their life and career.


Without Knowing He Helped Me See That I Couldn't Be Anything Else But Me
JME helped the artist realize the importance of being true to oneself.


Half Yoruba Half Igbo
The artist is of Yoruba and Igbo heritage.


Lyrics Like That Freed My Soul
The artist's soul was liberated by lyrics that they heard.


Thought I Had To Be American Thought I Had To Be English Everything Else But Irish
The artist used to believe that they had to be American or English, but not Irish.


Before It's The Black Boy From Caimans School Surrounded By White Like My Iris
The artist's school experience involved being one of the few black students surrounded by white peers.


I Just Wanted To Be Harlem I Just Wanted To Be London
The artist desired to be part of Harlem or London culture.


I Just Wanted To Be Trench Town Now It's Time To Be Shannon
The artist wanted to be part of Trench Town culture, but now feels it's time to embrace Shannon.


Now It's Time To Be Limerick Get Used To My Surroundings
The artist embraces their current environment in Limerick and wants others to do the same.


Where Would Limerick Be Without GAMAK?
The artist acknowledges the importance of GAMAK to the Limerick music scene.


Shine On!
Keep shining and being yourself.


A Graceful Loser At Making Up My Mind
The artist is indecisive and acknowledges it gracefully.


I'm Certain My Dome Would Have Been Empty Without The Generous Ones
The artist credits others for filling their mind with knowledge and inspiration.


That Had Preceded My Time Left Me A Treasure To Find
The artist sees the influence of those who came before them as a valuable treasure to discover.


I Put The Smile On Your Pretty Faces But The Pleasure Is Mine
The artist enjoys bringing joy to their audience, but also feels fulfilled themselves.


For What's Murli If Ren And DMC Never Rhymed?
The artist recognizes the impact of Ren and DMC, and what the music world would be like without them.


Or Even Wiley Across The Pond The Godfather Of Grime
The artist acknowledges Wiley as a significant figure in the grime music scene.


My Grandfathers Have Died Before I Discovered Their Arts
The artist's grandfathers passed before they were able to learn about their art forms.


Broken My Hearts And School Couldn't Keep Me In Line
The artist has experienced heartbreak and struggled to conform to societal norms in school.


But I Finished It So My People Have A Reason To Brag
The artist completed their education to make their community proud.


For We've Been Hated And Loved Before The Game Had A
The artist's community has experienced both love and hate, even before their success in the music industry.


Coz My Mother Had A Dream I'm Still Trying To Make Real
The artist's mother had a dream for them, which they are still working towards achieving.


So The Passion You Feel Whenever I'm Gracing A Stage Or A Field
The artist's passion for performing is evident to their audience.


Is An Extension Of Everything Koffi Made Me Feel
The artist's passion for performing is influenced by Koffi Olomide.


A Magic System Got Me Travelling Time To Prince Nico
The artist has been influenced by both Magic System and Prince Nico.


Prompted My Best Impression At 7 Like Luis Figo
The artist's early introduction to music inspired them to imitate their role models, much like a young Luis Figo imitating his soccer heroes.


Since Then My Poise Remains Undefeated Like Steven Seagal
The artist has maintained a calm and confident demeanor throughout their career, much like Steven Seagal's characters in his films.


Turn The Lights On
Embrace and celebrate life, and make the most of every moment.




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Comments from YouTube:

@fergusburke2074

Love this Irish African talent. Keep up the great work. Proud to be Irish and proud to be a fan of Rusangano Family !

@dingcb

Brilliant on so many levels - rhythm, lyrics, beats, lyricism, story, production, presentation... Five stars for Irish hip-hop.

Pass the Guinness.

@gaybyrne8484

Nice beats . Irish hip hop scene coming in strong . 😎

@trigger2lips

This is great. The album is brilliant. Legends.

@ExpectNoPatronus

Unreal lads! So proud of you.
This is incredible

@navigatingmadness180

This is fiiiiire. John's production is absolutely crazy all over this release, amazing work lads!

@DoubleScreen

Slick stuff lads. Class production, class bars and class message!

@gordonw.3219

Me and my friends love you guys. Greetings from Germany

@JACKOJACKO121

hahahah the fella buying the chicken roll at the start is the modle in my life drawing class, restepa

@TheKennyboy92

great video lads and quality song.

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