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Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba

Jump jump jump

I get up,

And nothin' gets me down
You got it tough,
I've seen the toughest around
And I know
Baby just how you feel
You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real

Oh can't you see me standing here I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen (ain't the worst that you've seen)
Oh can't you see what I mean (can't you see what I mean)

(Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba)

Ah, might as well jump (jump!)
Might as well jump
Go ahead and jump (jump!)
Go ahead and jump

A-oh, hey you, (who said that?)
Baby how you been?
You say you don't you don't know
You won't know until you begin

Oh can't you see me standing here I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen (ain't the worst that you've seen)
Oh can't you see what I mean (can't you see what I mean) (yeah)

Might as well jump (jump!)
Go ahead and jump
Might as well jump (jump!)
Go ahead and jump

Yeah oh yeah yeah

Jump

Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Jump yeah!

Might as well jump (jump!)
Might as well jump
Go ahead and jump
Go ahead and jump

Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba da ba ba da ba

Whoa, jump jump jump jump

Jump

Overall Meaning

"Jump" is a 1984 hit song by American rock band Van Halen. The opening bars of the song are recognizable even to non-rock fans. The song talks about bouncing back from hard times and not giving up. The singer states that he has seen tough times, and knows exactly how his audience feels. He tells them that they need to roll with the punches, and not allow the obstacles they face to weigh them down.

In the first verse, the singer is telling the audience that he is standing up no matter how many times he has been knocked down. He has his "back against the record machine," yet he is not the "worst that you've seen." He encourages his audience to understand his situation and jump in, just like he did. It is, therefore, a song about courage, resilience, and strength in the face of adversity.

The chorus of "Jump" is an anthem in itself, as it encourages its listeners to take that leap of faith and take action. The singer encourages his audience to jump because that is what life is all about. The song's message is that no matter how hard the struggle gets, you just have to jump instead of going down.

Line by Line Meaning

I get up, And nothin' gets me down
I persevere through adversity and maintain my resilience

You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
I acknowledge the difficulties you face and have seen others struggle as well

And I know Baby just how you feel
I empathize with your situation and understand your emotions

You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real
In order to achieve authenticity, it is necessary to adapt to difficult circumstances and overcome obstacles

Oh can't you see me standing here I got my back against the record machine
I am visible and resilient in the face of adversity, standing firmly and not backing down

I ain't the worst that you've seen (ain't the worst that you've seen)
Despite difficulties, I know that there are others who have faced worse challenges

Oh can't you see what I mean (can't you see what I mean)
I want to communicate that it is possible to overcome challenges and move forward

Might as well jump (jump!)
It is better to take a chance and try something new rather than staying stagnant

Go ahead and jump (jump!)
I encourage you to take that chance and pursue your goals

A-oh, hey you, (who said that?) Baby how you been?
I am addressing someone directly and asking about their well-being

You say you don't you don't know You won't know until you begin
Without trying and taking action, it is impossible to know what is possible

Yeah oh yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and encouragement

Jump yeah!
Emphasizing the message to take a chance and try something new

Whoa, jump jump jump jump
Continuing to urge action and trying something new

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH

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