JUMP
Benji Madden Lyrics
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Hey mom, it's me mom
Can't tell you where I sleep mom
'Cause that's where we be mom
Sometimes I steal and cheat mom
Yes, I get enough to eat mom
Mom, can you listen to me?
Yes, in my travels I have seen one
No, being a runaway is no fun
But house rules sure were not fun
Something told me to
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
Hey dad, I'm ok dad, that's what you say dad
I never could obey dad
You would have bad days dad
And you would make me pay dad
Make me feel way sad
Punk rock, tattoos, leather jacket
Good grades don't come with that package
Yes y'all I would love to match it
But names just make it harder to hack it by
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
Don't let Massa teach you that we are by ourselves
'Cause trust me there's something else (I'm checking out)
Oh la la la, la la, la la
La la la, la la, la la
Shh, maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
See we're not part of the magna charta
There's no shuttle for us to charter
No, they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)
My ex-girlfriend I'm trying
And her new boyfriend I'd fight him
And what about my cousins?
Tell 'em that I love 'em
I'm not perfect nor facetious
But at home I've felt fearless
Your son completely hateless
Turn to BBC you should see this
A thousand heads
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
I woke up thinking something (I'm checking out) (jump)
Wish I had it my way (jump)
Though I'm a rebel some can say (I'm checking out)(jump)
I'm told it's neither (jump, jump, jump)
(I'm checking out)N-E-R-D
(I'm checking out)N-E-R-D
N-E-R-D
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
Asinine suits by the BBC
The song "Jump" by Benji Madden revolves around a child who is struggling to survive on the streets, and the communication gap between him and his parents. The lyrics highlight the child's feelings of loneliness, desperation, and vulnerability as he begs for his mom's attention, confesses his theft and misdeeds, and expresses his indifference towards his current state of affairs. He further confesses his struggles with his father and the difficulties of following house rules. Throughout the song, the child reveals a sense of hopelessness while searching for his identity and trying to fit in with the punk rock culture. The song emphasizes the not-so-glorified reality of homeless and runaway children and the struggles they face on their own.
In analyzing the song "Jump," it's interesting to note that the title refers to the remedy of jumping off the train or jumping off the bandwagon when it's necessary to make a change. Additionally, the song highlights the political and social issues surrounding poverty and homelessness, and the lack of support provided to vulnerable populations. The song's release coincided with Madden's collaboration with Invisible Children, an organization promoting community engagement in resolving the conflicts in Uganda. The song features a sample from Dead Prez's "Psychology" and was co-produced by John Feldman and Tim Armstrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello? Hey mom, it's me mom
The singer is calling their mother but can't reveal their location
Can't tell you where I sleep mom
The singer is living in a place they can't disclose to their mother
'Cause that's where we be mom
The singer is with someone they can't disclose to their mother
Sometimes I steal and cheat mom
The artist has resorted to stealing and cheating to get by
Yes, I get enough to eat mom
The artist has enough food to survive
Mom, can you listen to me?
The singer wants their mother's attention and understanding
No! I don't mess with guns
The singer is not involved with weapons
Yes in my travels I have seen one
The artist has seen a gun, possibly in a dangerous environment
No, being a runaway is no fun
The artist is a runaway and it's not a fun experience
But house rules sure were not fun
The rules at home were unpleasant, leading the artist to run away
Something told me to
The singer felt a strong urge to leave their old life behind
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
The artist is telling themselves to jump into a new life.
And I don't care now
The singer no longer cares about their old life
Cause we don't get out
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape their current situation
I packed my things now
The singer has packed their belongings to leave and start anew.
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
The artist is fed up and ready to leave their old life behind for good.
Hey dad, I'm o.k. dad, that's what you say dad
The artist is telling their father they're okay, although it might not be true.
I never could obey dad
The singer had difficulty with following their father's rules.
You would have bad days dad
The singer's father would have bad days that affected the family.
And you would make me pay dad, make me feel way sad
The artist's father's issues would often be taken out on them.
Punk rock, tattoos, leather jacket
The artist has a rebellious look
Good grades don't come with that package
The artist doesn't fit the stereotype of someone who gets good grades
Yes why'all I would love to match it
The singer likes their rebel look
But names just make it harder to hack it by
Labels make it more difficult for the artist to succeed in life.
Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
The singer advises against putting too much focus on money and material possessions.
Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
The singer is searching for a different path in life and is ready to leave everything behind
Don't let Massah teach you that we are by ourselves
The singer advises against believing that humans are alone in the universe
'Cause trust me there's something else (I'm checking out)
The artist has seen evidence of something beyond what most people believe, and is ready to go find it.
Oh la la la, la la, la la - la la la, la la, la la
N/A
See we're not part of the Magna Charta
The singer sees themselves as outsiders in society.
There's no shuttle for us to charter
The singer feels like there is no easy path for them to take in life.
No...they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)
The artist feels that society has a lot to offer, but it's only available to a select few.
My ex-girlfriend I'm trying
The artist is trying to make things work with their ex-girlfriend.
And her new boyfriend I'd fight him
The artist is jealous of their ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and is considering fighting him.
And what about my cousins?
The singer is wondering about their extended family members.
Tell 'em that I love 'em
The artist wants to express their love for their cousins.
I'm not perfect nor facetious
The singer recognizes their flaws but is sincere.
But at home I've felt fearless
The singer feels brave in their pursuit of a better life.
Your son completely hate less
The singer doesn't hold onto hate or negative feelings.
Turn to BBC you should see this
The artist is watching a news story on the BBC about an interesting subject.
A thousand heads
N/A
I woke up thinking something (I'm checking out) (jump!)
The singer has had an epiphany and is eager to start a new life.
Wish I had it my way (jump!)
The singer wishes they had the power to control their own life.
Though I'm a rebel some can say (I'm checking out) (jump!)
The artist is labeled as a rebel by some, but they are still searching for something more in life.
N-E-are-D
N/A
Astrounaut suits by the BBC!
N/A
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. Williams
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