I was born in a crossfire hurricane, well
And I howled at my ma, at the driving rain, ooh yeah

But it's alright, oh, that is a gas
I said, it's all right
Jumpin' Jack Flash is a g-g-gas, oh yeah

I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag, yeah
I was schooled with a strap right across my back, oh, yes, I was

But it's alright, and that is a gas
I said, it's all right
Jumpin' Jack Flash is a g-g-gas

I was drowned, washed up and left for dead, yes, sure was
I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled, ooh
I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread, yes, I did
I was crowned with a spike right in through my head, oh yeah

But it's all, it's alright, oh, and that is a gas
I said, it's all, alright
Jumpin' Jack Flash is a gas, yes, it is

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Jump, jump, jump)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Jump, jump, jump)

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Jump, will you jump?)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Oh, (Incomprehensible) me)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Real gas)

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Girl, yes I was)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(I was schooled with a strap right across my back)

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Oh, yeah)
(I frowned at a crust of bread, yeah)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
(I was crowned with a spike runnin' through my head, yeah)
Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

Thelma Houston's song, Jumpin' Jack Flash, is a cover of the 1968 hit song by The Rolling Stones. The lyrics of the song depict the struggles and hardships faced by the singer, who was born during a turbulent period, symbolizing the crossfire hurricane. The opening lines, "I was born in a crossfire hurricane, and I howled at my ma, at the driving rain," portray a picture of a difficult birth which could reflect the struggle and confusion of the time of the song's writing. The lyrics go on to describe being toughened up through difficult upbringings, including being raised by a toothless, bearded hag, and being schooled with a strap right across the back.

Despite these struggles, the singer seems to be all right because of a gas or a thrill, which is the Jumpin' Jack Flash. The repeated chorus, "Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas," seems to celebrate the exhilaration of overcoming such hardships. In the last verse, the singer is described as having been drowned, left for dead, and crowned with a spike through the head. The chorus repeats, asserting that it's all right because of Jumpin' Jack Flash's gas. In this way, the lyrics of Jumpin' Jack Flash by Thelma Houston portray a narrative of overcoming struggles, being toughened up by difficult experiences and thriving in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born in a crossfire hurricane, well
I was born into chaos and turmoil

And I howled at my ma, at the driving rain, ooh yeah
I was crying out for help and comfort from my mother in the midst of a storm

But it's alright, oh, that is a gas
Despite the difficulties I faced, it was exciting and exhilarating

I said, it's all right
I reassured myself that everything would be okay

Jumpin' Jack Flash is a g-g-gas, oh yeah
The Rolling Stones song 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' was incredibly exciting and fun

I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag, yeah
I grew up with a strange and unconventional caregiver

I was schooled with a strap right across my back, oh, yes, I was
I was disciplined harshly and physically punished in school

I was drowned, washed up and left for dead, yes, sure was
I experienced a traumatic event where I was left for dead after being submerged in water

I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled, ooh
I suffered physical injuries from the traumatic event

I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread, yes, I did
I was grateful for even the smallest amount of food

I was crowned with a spike right in through my head, oh yeah
I was figuratively 'crowned' with pain and suffering, feeling as though a sharp object was piercing my head

But it's all, it's alright, oh, and that is a gas
Despite the hardships, I found a way to cope and find enjoyment in life

Jumpin' Jack Flash is a gas, yes, it is
The song 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' continued to bring me joy and excitement

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Repeating the chorus of the song and its exciting nature

Hallelujah
An expression of joy, excitement, or praise

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