Jump On My Shoulders
Awolnation Lyrics
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And he wants to take your soul
There's a mad man with a mad plan
And he's dancing at your door, oh
What to do, ooh
What to do
When the walls are built to crumble
There's a mad man with a mad plan
And he waits for us to stumble
Ooh, but our eyes are open
Yeah, they're really open
(5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
I say we rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders
We rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
Everybody it's ok if
You're mad at what I'm saying
Make peace, baby shake my hand cuz
I'm pretty sure I'm staying, oh
What to do, ooh
Look at you, when the walls begin to crumble
It's a mad man with a mad plan
And he waits for us to stumble
Ooh, but our eyes are open
Yeah, they're really open
(5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
I say we rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders
We rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
I'll say the devils lost control
Live in the water
I'm scared of the city
Stay in the water
I'm scared of the city
Live in the water
I'm scared of the city
Yeah
I'm scared of the city
Live in the water
I'm scared of the city
I'll pray for you
I say we rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders
We rob from the rich
And blow down the door
On to the next
To dance with the poor
Jump on my shoulders
You can jump on my shoulders (jump on my shoulders)
Jump on my shoulders
Jump on my shoulders
Jump on my shoulders
Jump on my shoulders
La la la la la la la la
Jump on my shoulders
La la la la la la la la
Seriously (jump on my shoulders)
It's not supposed to be easy
That's why it feels so fucking good
Jump on my shoulders, yeah
The lyrics of AWOLNATION's song Jump On My Shoulders explore themes of rebellion against societal norms and challenging authority figures. The "mad man" mentioned in the first verse is a symbol for those who desire control and power over others, and the lyrics encourage listeners to resist and fight against them. The pre-chorus ("I say we rob from the rich...") and chorus ("Jump on my shoulders") reflect this sentiment of defiance and encourage listeners to join in the fight.
The second verse, “Everybody it's ok if you're mad at what I'm saying... I'm pretty sure I'm staying”, suggests that the singer is aware that his message may not please everyone, but he is committed to his beliefs and will not back down. The bridge, “Live in the water, I'm scared of the city”, is a metaphor that may represent feeling safer and more secure away from the chaos of society.
Overall, the lyrics of Jump on My Shoulders suggest a desire for individual freedom and a belief in standing up against oppression and corruption. The song encourages listeners to unite against societal norms and work together towards change.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a mad man looking at you
There's someone dangerous and threatening who's watching you.
And he wants to take your soul
This person wants to harm you deeply and fundamentally.
There's a mad man with a mad plan
The person plotting against you is dangerously unstable, and has a crazy scheme.
And he's dancing at your door, oh
This person is brazen and unafraid, dangerously close.
What to do, ooh
How can you escape this threat?
When the walls are built to crumble
You can't count on walls or barriers to protect you.
And he waits for us to stumble
Your enemy is patient, waiting for you to slip up.
Ooh, but our eyes are open
You're aware of the danger.
I say we rob from the rich
Rather than be intimidated, let's fight back against the oppressors.
And blow down the door
We'll disrupt their security and power.
On to the next
We'll move on to the next victim of oppression.
To dance with the poor
We'll join forces with those who are being marginalized and oppressed.
Jump on my shoulders
I'll support you and lift you up.
You can jump on my shoulders
You don't have to fight this alone.
Everybody it's ok if
People are entitled to their differing opinions.
You're mad at what I'm saying
I understand if you don't agree with me.
I'm pretty sure I'm staying, oh
But I'm committed to my beliefs.
Look at you, when the walls begin to crumble
When you start to feel vulnerable or trapped.
I'll say the devils lost control
The forces of evil have lost their grip and our victory is near.
Live in the water, I'm scared of the city
The dangers of urban life frighten me, and I feel safer by the water.
Stay in the water, I'm scared of the city
I prefer to take the safe path, avoiding risks and challenges.
I'll pray for you
I'll offer whatever spiritual or emotional support I can.
Seriously (jump on my shoulders)
I'm being genuine and sincere.
It's not supposed to be easy
This is a difficult and challenging situation.
That's why it feels so fucking good
But when we succeed, it will be all the more satisfying.
Jump on my shoulders, yeah
So let's work together and win this battle.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Bruno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaelahpeters4824
Awolnation are so underrated
@faristasairuv5143
+Kaelah Peters Awolnation si the best band EVER
@omgwhateveretc
+Kaelah Peters thats GOOD. Let's let it stay that way. Overrated bands start losing it
@newspark1094
+Asma Khan That's not remotely true. look at Green Day, they still have it together. The whole world needs to hear this glory, it might be the only chance we have ro make people know how angels sound like
@egzn5874
+Kaelah Peters Agreed
@DerpyGaming1010
+New Spark I'm all for spreading the good word of AWOLNATION, but the only angel on this planet (as far as I know) is Veela. Search her up.
@nicksaur4330
Seriously, its not supposed to be easy...that's why it feels so fucking good! Great words to keep in mind while going through life!
@Gaylord69420
69th like
@bobby_pilgrim4528
3:47 the line!
@zg6253
God, this was so long ago. Time flies but God my love for this band has stayed the same. Always and forever AWOLNATION. #middleschool