Light It Up
Major Lazer
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Stand up like a solider baby Yeah, I know you built like that Gun it like a holster baby Show dem say you wicked like that We live where the war is raging Chasing our crazy dreams Hoping that the bridge won't cave in Tonight we let it all go free Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance Mash it up, hot step in a dance Gimme the ting and make me rock, rock, rock, rock Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance Gimme the ting and make me rock in a dance Mash it up, hot step in a dance Gimme the ting and make me Light it up Light it up Light it up (Light it up, light it up) Show them you're flames to the fire It's written like your name on a flyer They wanna tame your desire But you light it up now your aims getting higher I dey wait for messiah But until that day I'm a rise up high I put my light in the air I wanna see everywhere 1 by 1 let me see you 2 by 2 for the sequel 3 by 3 for my people (I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbour, ye) 1 by 1 let me see you 2 by 2 for the sequel 3 by 3 for my people (1, 2, 3, everybody go!) Light it up Light it up, light it up Light it up (Light it up) 1 by 1 let me see you 2 by 2 for the sequel 3 by 3 for my people (I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbour, yeah) 1 by 1 let me see you 2 by 2 for the sequel 3 by 3 for my people Set it, set it, set it, set it, set it... ablaze Set it ablaze like a candle wick Hotter hotter hotter hotter Yeah light it up
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Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, PHILLIP FENDER, DAVID MALCOM, PHILLIP MECKSEPER, SIDNEY SWIFT, NAILAH T. THORBOURNE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist and Release Information"Light It Up" is a song by electronic music group Major Lazer from their third studio album, "Peace Is the Mission".
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Collaborative WorkThe song features vocals from Nyla, a Jamaican artist and Fuse ODG, an artist from Ghana. This reflects Major Lazer's known style of incorporating various global influences in their music.
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Performance on the ChartsThe remix version of the song, featuring Fuse ODG and released as a single, reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and is one of Major Lazer's most commercially successful songs.
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Cultural and Visual RepresentationThe music video for "Light It Up" showcases a traditional Ghanaian funeral, reflecting Fuse ODG's heritage. It also symbolizes the celebration of life, aligning with Major Lazer's stated goal of making the world smaller by making the party bigger.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics focus on unity, bringing people together, and enjoying the moment, perfectly conforming to Major Lazer's slogan "Make the world smaller, make the party bigger".
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Virality on Social MediaThe song became a hit on social media as well, its dance-friendly tune and vibrant video went viral, contributing to its global success.
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Remix VersionThe Fuse ODG version of "Light It Up" is actually a remix. The original version on the "Peace Is the Mission" album featured only Nyla.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its dancehall influences and catchy, upbeat sound.
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Global ReachThe success of "Light It Up" helped solidify Major Lazer's reputation as a truly global act, introducing wider audiences to their unique blend of music styles from all over the world.
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ChoreographyThe choreography in the "Light It Up" video includes the globally popularized African dance move "Azonto", further blending cultural influences.
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