Manafest - Light It Up Lyrics
Lyrics
Light the sky
Write my name
Keep it burning bright
Steal the night
Feel the flame
Gonna feed the fire
Oh oh oh, oh oh
Take a ride
Crazy train
Got ya hypnotized
Open eyes
Earthquake
Going worldwide
Oh oh oh, oh oh
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Set me on fire
Break free, go higher
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Dynamite
Beast mode
We come to life
Let it ride
Explode
See the smoke rise
Oh oh oh, oh oh
Come alive
Take a walk
On the wild side
Mesmerized
I'm caught
By the sunshine
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Set me on fire
Break free, go higher
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Yeah, watch it burn
Come on
I'm on fire like a millionaire
Got nothing to lose except the smoke in here
Not going home
But we can't stay here
Set it on fire like we just don't care
Set it on fire
Set it on fire
Just let it burn, yeah
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Set me on fire
Break free, go higher
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
Gonna light it up, up
Light it up
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Meaning & Inspiration
Manafest's "Light It Up," released on January 28, 2022, as part of the "Ups and Downs - EP," ignites a potent call to spiritual awakening and unwavering faith. From the outset, the track establishes a powerful declaration to leave an indelible mark, urging us to "Light the sky" and "Keep it burning bright." This isn't a plea for personal glory but a resonant echo of the biblical mandate to be a beacon in the world, as highlighted in Matthew 5:14-16, where believers are called the "light of the world" whose good deeds illuminate God's glory. The song challenges us to "Steal the night" and "Feed the fire," a stirring invitation to actively confront darkness and continually fuel the spiritual passion within, reminiscent of 2 Timothy 1:6, which encourages fanning into flame the gift of God.
The song then plunges into an experience of transformative awakening, moving from a state of being "hypnotized" on a "crazy train" to an abrupt "Open eyes, Earthquake." This imagery powerfully conveys a spiritual revelation, a sudden and profound shift in perspective that shatters complacency and reveals truth, aligning with Ephesians 5:14: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." This awakening isn't passive; it's a launchpad for global impact, a prophetic vision of faith "Going worldwide," reflecting the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19 to spread the message to all nations. The repeating chorus, "Light it up, Gonna light it up, up, Set me on fire, Break free, go higher," becomes a fervent anthem for divine empowerment, a prayer for the Holy Spirit's consuming fire, much like the Pentecost experience in Acts 2, to purify and propel believers beyond earthly constraints and into a deeper, higher calling in Christ, embodying the freedom found in Galatians 5:1.
As the track progresses, it intensifies with vivid metaphors of spiritual power and purpose: "Dynamite, Beast mode, We come to life, Let it ride, Explode, See the smoke rise." Here, "dynamite" isn't merely explosive but evokes the Greek word *dunamis*, often translated as miraculous power from God, as seen in Acts 1:8, empowering us to be His witnesses. "Beast mode" signifies an unreserved, all-in commitment, shedding spiritual lethargy to embrace a vibrant, active faith. The call to "Come alive" and "Take a walk on the wild side" is a profound invitation to step outside the conventional, worldly patterns—a rejection of conformity articulated in Romans 12:2—and embrace the radical, often counter-cultural path of following Jesus. To be "Mesmerized, I'm caught, By the sunshine" beautifully illustrates being captivated by God’s divine presence and truth, finding refuge and identity in Christ, who declared in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
The song’s bridge delivers its most impassioned and urgent declaration: "Yeah, watch it burn... I'm on fire like a millionaire, Got nothing to lose except the smoke in here, Not going home, But we can't stay here, Set it on fire like we just don't care." This segment speaks to a spiritual richness that transcends material wealth, an internal fire fueled by purpose. "Nothing to lose except the smoke in here" is a powerful image of purging sin, doubt, and worldly attachments, aligning with Philippians 3:7-8, where all things are counted as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. The sentiment of "Not going home, But we can't stay here" captures the essence of the Christian journey—a continuous forward movement, never returning to old ways, yet never settling into complacency in the present. It’s a bold, almost defiant stance of radical faith, unconcerned with worldly opinions or consequences, echoing the spirit of Mark 8:35: "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." Manafest’s "Light It Up" is a compelling anthem, stirring believers to embrace their divine calling with fervor, to live lives ablaze with purpose, and to shine the light of Christ unapologetically in a world yearning for truth.