Hit the Lights

Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez & the Scene

About Hit the Lights

"Hit the Lights" is a song by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene, taken from their third and final studio album When the Sun Goes Down (2011). The song was written by Leah Haywood, Daniel James and Tony Nilsson, while production of the song was handled by Haywood and James under their production name Dreamlab. Musically, "Hit the Lights" is a synth-pop and teen pop song. Lyrically, the song speaks about living in the moment and taking risks. An international remixes EP was released on January 20, 2012 for the song's single release. It officially impacted Top 40/Mainstream radio in the U. S. on April 10, 2012. It was the third and last single from the album, as well as the final single released by the group to date. It was also the only single released by the group that was excluded from Selena Gomez's 2014 compilation album For You. 


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It's the boy who never told "I like you"
It's the girl you let get away
It's the one you saw that day on the train
But you freaked out and walked away

It's the plane you wanna catch to Vegas
Things you swear you do before you die
It's the city you love that waits for you
But you're too damn scared to fly

Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight

Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight

It's the time that you totally screwed up
Still you try to get it out your brain
It's the fight we had when we didn't make up
It's the past that you're dying to change

It's all the money that you're saving
While the good life passes by
It's all the dreams that never came true
'Cause you're too damn scared to try

Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight

Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight

It's a mad, mad world
Gonna make an escape
It's a perfect world
When you go all the way
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight

So let's go (go, go, go) all the way
Yeah let's go (go, go, go) night and day
From the floor to the rafters 
People raise your glasses
We could dance forever

Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight

It's a mad, mad world
Gotta make an escape
It's a perfect world
When you go all the way
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight

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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer. She is known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. And now Selena is coming back in Wizard of Waverly Place:the Wizards return. more »

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Written by: TONY BERT NILSSON, DANIEL JAMES PRINGLE, LEAH HAYWOOD

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Writer & Producer Contributors
"Hit the Lights" was co-written by music producers Leah Haywood, Daniel James and Tony Nilsson.
Album Appearance
The song is part of the album "When The Sun Goes Down," which was the third and final studio album of "Selena Gomez & the Scene."
Release Year
It was released as a single in 2012, initially added to the album in 2011.
Music Video
The music video for "Hit the Lights" was released on November 16, 2011. It was directed by Philip Andelman and showcased Gomez in various scenes depicting the freedom and joy of youth.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Hit the Lights" encapsulate the theme of living in the moment, embracing life as it happens, and not worrying about the future.
Chart Rankings
Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, the song managed to reach number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart in the United States.
International Appeal
It was also moderately successful in other countries, peaking within the top forty in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Remix Version
A remixed version of the song, tailored for radio play, was later released by Dave Audé in 2012.
Multiple Music Video Versions
"Hit the Lights" has two official music video versions. The first one focuses on the celebration of youth, and the second version showcases Selena dancing in different environments.
Use in Promotion
The song was used to promote life insurance company "AIA Real Life: Now Festival 2014".
Style and Genre
"Hit the Lights" is a electro-disco, synth-pop song that also features elements of pop rock and R&B.
Inspiration for Music Video
The music video was largely inspired by the films of John Hughes and the 1980s era, known for their heartfelt depiction of youth and adolescence.
Teen Choice Awards
The song was nominated for the Choice Music Group song at the Teen Choice Awards in 2012.

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