Light Up

 

Light Up
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

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Light up everybody
Join us in this celebration
Light up and be happy
Sweet, sweet sounds will fill the air

Every day's a holiday when your lips meet mine
The music's keepin' time with our love
You are here, and so am I
The weather's quite divine
So pass me round your wine, lovely one

All I need is just one hit to get me by
'Cause baby when your near I'm halfway high

Light up, everybody
Join us in this celebration
Light up and be happy
Sweet, sweet sounds will fill the air

Interpretation

At the live shows, especially the outdoor festivals, it would be common to see people lighting up joints (marijuana cigarettes) in the crowd.  The sweet smell of the smoke would waft through the air just like the sweet sounds of the music. The music would carry you away mentally and emotionally, and the effects of the drug would highten that sensation. If you're with someone you love, on a beautiful day in the outdoors, listening to music, though, it doesn't take much because the euphoric feelings are already present just by being there together.

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