Light It Up
Major Lazer
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Stand up like a soldier baby Yeah, I know you're built like that Gun it like a holster babe Shouldn't see you weaken like that Whenever the war is raging Chasing our crazy dreams Hoping that the bridge won't cave in Tonight we'll let it all go free Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Mash it up and step in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Mash it up and step in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock Set it ablaze like a candle we lit, hotter Yeah light it up, set it a Light it up, light it up Light it up Fire like a soldier baby No retreating when I treat that Never make them hold ya baby Hot like a fever when I take shots Whenever when the war is raging Chasing our crazy dreams Hoping that the bridge won't cave in Tonight we'll let it all go free Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Mash it up and step in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock in my Benz Mash it up and step in my Benz Gimme the thing and let me rock Set it ablaze like a candle we lit, hotter Light it up, yeah light it up Set it ablaze like a candle we lit, hotter Yeah light it up, light it up Light it up, light it up (Light it up, mash 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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