Lights Come On
Jason Aldean
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You're a crack-of-dawn, Monday-morning, coffee strong Poured everything you got into a paycheck Friday night You're a Powerstroke diesel, backhoe-riding king of beers, eighteen-wheeler Driving, living life in between the lines Of clocking in and quitting time But then the six-string circus comes to town We hang them speakers over the crowd When the lights come on, everybody's screaming Lighters in the sky, yeah, everybody's singing Every word to every song to a girl to take it home tonight When the lights come on, everybody's feeling A hallelujah high from the floor to the ceiling Yeah, the drink that we're drinking, the smoke that we're smoking The party we throw, it's going all night long When the lights come on When the lights come on You're a little shy thing with a wild side On a night like this, you just can't hide 'Cause it's time to live it up So come on and raise your cup If we're talkin' 'bout memories, yeah, we're gonna make 'em Talkin' 'bout rules, you know we're gonna break 'em When the lights come on, everybody's screaming Lighters in the sky, yeah, everybody's singing Every word to every song to a girl to take it home tonight When the lights come on, everybody's feeling A hallelujah high from the floor to the ceiling Yeah, the drink that we're drinking, the smoke that we're smoking The party we throw, it's going all night long When the lights come on When the lights come on Yeah, we all the same 'cause we thinkin' the same thing (We all the same 'cause we thinkin' the same thing) We on the same page 'cause we sippin' the same drink (We on the same page 'cause we sippin' the same drink) Here's a little something to thank y'all for showing up Aldean and the boys about to blow it up, haha When the lights come on, everybody's screaming Lighters in the sky, yeah, everybody's singing Every word to every song to a girl to take it home tonight When the lights come on, everybody's feeling A hallelujah high from the floor to the ceiling Yeah, the drink that we're drinking, the smoke that we're smoking The party we throw, it's going all night long When the lights come on When the lights come on Your boy's blowing it up It's going all night long When the lights come on
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Written by: Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Jimmy Robbins, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Profile"Lights Come On" is a country song performed by American singer Jason Aldean. It was released as a single from his seventh studio album, "They Don't Know."
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Music GenreIt falls into the genre of Country and Country-Rock, with heavy guitar usage enhancing the high energy feel. Aldean is known for infusing rock elements into his country tunes.
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Release Date & AlbumThe song was released on April 1, 2016, as the lead single from Aldean's album "They Don't Know," which came out later that year in September.
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Songwriters"Lights Come On" was penned by several notable songwriters, including Jimmy Robbins, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, and Florida Georgia Line members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit on the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and also secured a spot in the top 20 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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Duration"Lights Come On" runs for just over three minutes, allowing Aldean to create an energetic and enthusiastic bond with fans during concerts.
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Critical AcclaimThe song garnered positive reviews from critics, praising Aldean's vocal delivery and the song's upbeat tempo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lights Come On" draws heavily from Aldean's live performances, showcasing his on-stage dynamic and the overwhelming, positive reaction from fans.
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Award NominationsIn 2017, "Lights Come On" was nominated for the iHeartRadio Music Award for Country Song of the Year, though it did not win.
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Concert StapleIt has become a staple in Aldean's live performances, featuring as an opening song due to its high energy and ability to engage the audience.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song was also used in the commercials for the SEC on CBS 2016 football season.
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Gold & Platinum Certification"Lights Come On" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying one million units sold.
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Philanthropic CausesIn 2016, Jason Aldean announced that each dollar from every ticket sold for his "'They Don’t Know' Tour" would be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer. "Lights Come On" was a major part of this tour.
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Sample UsageThe song has been sampled in tracks like "Just Gettin' Started / Gonna Know We Were Here / Lights Come On" by Anthem Lights.
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Spot on Rolling Stone"Lights Come On" also made it to Rolling Stone’s list of "10 Best Country Songs of the Year," securing the 4th spot in 2016.
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