Light It Up (Remix) – English Lyrics

• By: Major Lazer, Nyla, Fuse ODG
• Album: PEACE IS THE MISSION (EXTENDED)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of "Light It Up (Remix)" by Major Lazer, Nyla, and Fuse ODG! This energetic dancehall and Moombahton track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore English lyrics infused with Caribbean and Afrobeats influences. Learn empowering phrases about standing strong and celebrating life, while experiencing the rich cultural tapestry woven into its rhythm and meaning. Its catchy hooks and diverse vocal styles make it a memorable way to engage with the language.

[English]

My people

Do you know what time we are in now?

It is time to remember

To remember

My people,

We've rested too long in sleep

Let us arise

Let us arise and remember

LIGHT IT UP

Stand up like a soldier baby

Yeah, I know you've been like that

Gun it like a wholer baby

Surely say you're wicked like that

We live where the war is raging

Chasing our crazy dreams

Hoping that the bridge won't cave in

So now we'll let it all go free

Give me the thing and make me rocking at the dance

Give me the thing and make me rocking at the dance

Mash it up, hot step in at the dance

Give me the thing and make me rock, rock, rock

Give me the thing and make me rocking at the dance

Give me the thing and make me rocking at the dance

Mash it up, hot step in at the dance

Give me the thing and make me

Light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up

Hey

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

Hey, hey, hey

Show them your flame 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'mma rise up high

I put my light in the air

I wanna see everywhere

One by one, let me see you

Two by two, for the sequel

Three by three, for my people

I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbor

One by one, let me see you

Two by two, for the sequel

Three by three, for my people

One two three, everybody go

Light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up light it up light it up

Light it up

Hey

Light it up

Light it up

Light it up

One by one, let me see you

Two by two, for the sequel

Three by three, for my people

I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbor

One by one, let me see you

Two by two, for the sequel

Three by three, for my people

Set it ablaze, set it ablaze, set it ablaze

Remember

To hold onto that which holds you up

Do not give it away

Rise up

Sing a new song

Key Grammar Structures

• Do you know what time we are in now?

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The sentence uses 'do you know' to introduce a question ('what time we are in now') rather than directly asking the time. This is a common structure for polite or less direct inquiries.

• Gun it like a wholer baby

  ➔ Slang & Imperative

  ➔ This line uses slang ('wholer' - likely meaning 'whole') and an imperative verb ('Gun it') to create a forceful, energetic command. The 'baby' is a term of endearment.

• We live where the war is raging

  ➔ Present Continuous for Extended Truth

  ➔ The present continuous ('is raging') isn't describing an action happening *right now*, but a state that is generally true and ongoing. It emphasizes the constant conflict.

• I dey wait for messiah

  ➔ Non-Standard English (Nigerian Pidgin)

  ➔ This line uses Nigerian Pidgin English, specifically 'dey' instead of 'am' or 'is' for the present continuous. It's a stylistic choice reflecting the artist's cultural background.

• I know say I'm bound to be next like my neighbor

  ➔ Colloquial English & 'Bound to'

  ➔ The use of 'say' instead of 'that' is colloquial. 'Bound to' expresses certainty or inevitability – the speaker feels it's likely they will face the same fate as their neighbor.