Pump It
Black Eyed Peas(黑眼豆豆) Lyrics


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Ha ha ha
Pump it
Ha ha ha

And pump it (louder)
And pump it (louder)
And pump it (louder)
And pump it (louder)

Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right

Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Niggas can be eenvious us (who)
And I know why they hatin' on us (why)
'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
I'm a be real on us (c'mon)
Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (s, s)

We rockin' it (contagious)
Monkey Business (outrageous)
Just confess your girl admits that we the shit

F-R-E-S-H (fresh)
D-E-F, that's right we def (rock)
We definite B-E-P, we rappin' it

So, turn it up (turn it up)
So, turn it up (turn it up)
So, turn it up (turn it up)

C'mon baby, just

Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)

And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo

Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'
It's sizzlin'
Right

(Yo, check this out right here)
Dude wanna hate on us (dude)
Dude need'a ease on up (dude)
Dude wanna act on up
But dude get shut like Flava shut (down)
Chicks say, she ain't down
But chick backstage when we in town (ha)
She like man on drunk (fool)
She wanna hit n' run (errr)
Yeah, that's the speed
That's what we do
That's who we be
B-L-A-C-K-E-Y-E-D-P to the E, then the A to the S
When we play you shake your ass
Shake it, shake it, shake it girl
Make sure you don't break it, girl
Cause we gonna

Turn it up (turn it up)
Turn it up (turn it up)
Turn it up (turn it up)

C'mon baby, just

Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)

And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'
It's sizzlin'
Right

Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)

Wow

Apl. de ap. from Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Waiting on down for the B-boys
And B-girls waiting, doin' their thing
Pump it, louder come on
Don't stop, and keep it goin'
Do it, lets get it on
Move it!

Come on, baby, do it

La-da-di-dup-dup die dy
On the stereo
Let those speakers blow your mind
(Blow my mind, baby)
To let it go, let it go
Here we go
La-da-di-dup-dup die dy (c'mon, we're there)
On the radio
The system is gonna feel so fine

Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)

And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'




It's sizzlin'
Right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Eyed Peas' song "Pump It" are all about taking the energy and excitement of music and turning it up to the max. The song is urging listeners to turn up the radio, blast their stereo and really let the music take hold. The opening lines set the tone, with a playful laugh followed by the repeated chorus of "Pump it" in increasing volume. The song then explores the reasons why some people might hate or be envious of the Black Eyed Peas, but they brush it off because they know they're fabulous.


The lyrics talk about the Black Eyed Peas being fresh and def, and asserting their dominance in the rap scene with their contagious and outrageous style. They encourage listeners to shake their ass and get on the dance floor by repeating "Pump it" in a call-and-response style. Apl.de.ap from the Philippines is also proudly represented in this song, adding to the global feel of the music. Overall, the lyrics to "Pump It" are all about letting loose and enjoying music to its fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Ha ha ha
Starting the song with a laugh, gets the audience hyped up and expecting an exciting song


Pump it
Encouraging the audience to pump up the volume and get the party started


And pump it (louder)
Continuing to encourage the audience to turn up the volume, and do it even louder


Turn up the radio
Directing the audience to turn up the radio and feel the music


Blast your stereo
Encouraging the audience to blast the music from their stereo system


Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Acknowledging that some people want to hate on the group, and questioning who those people are


Niggas can be jealous of us (who)
Recognizing that some people may be jealous of the group's success or talent, and questioning who those people are


And I know why they hatin' on us (why)
Understanding the reasons why people may be hating on the group, and questioning those reasons


'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
Suggesting that the group's success and talent are the reasons for the hate


I'ma be real on us (c'mon)
Being honest about how amazing the group is


Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
Emphasizing that no one can compare to the group's talent and success


Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (s, s)
Celebrating the fact that women from different parts of the world are attracted to the group


We rockin' it (contagious)
Acknowledging that the group's music is contagious and gets people dancing


Monkey Business (outrageous)
Referring to the group's album titled Monkey Business, and describing it as outrageous


Just confess your girl admits that we the shit
Asserting that even other women recognize the group's talent and status


F-R-E-S-H (fresh)
Spelling the word fresh and emphasizing how new and exciting the group's music is


D-E-F, that's right we def (rock)
Spelling the word def and asserting that the group rocks


We definite B-E-P, we rappin' it
Stating that the group, Black Eyed Peas, is definitely rapping and doing it well


So, turn it up (turn it up)
Repeatedly encouraging the audience to turn up the volume even louder


C'mon baby, just
Urging the audience to keep dancing and enjoy the music


And say, oh oh oh oh
Encouraging the audience to sing along and enjoy the catchy chorus


Yo, yo
Adding a casual, cool vibe to the song


Damn (damn)
Expressing excitement or amazement about something


Apl. de ap. from Philippines
Introducing Apl.de.ap from the Philippines, one of the members of the group


Live and direct, rocking this scene
Asserting that the group is currently performing live and rocking the music scene


Waiting on down for the B-boys
Anticipating the arrival of B-boys ready to breakdance and show off their moves


And B-girls waiting, doin' their thing
Acknowledging that there are also B-girls waiting and doing their own thing at the party


Don't stop, and keep it goin'
Encouraging the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the party


Do it, lets get it on
Encouraging the audience to continue having fun and dancing to the music


La-da-di-dup-dup die dy
Singing a catchy melody that the audience can easily memorize and sing along to


On the stereo
Noting that the song is currently playing on the stereo system


Let those speakers blow your mind
Encouraging the audience to let the music and the artists blow their minds with its awesomeness


To let it go, let it go
Encouraging the audience to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the music


Here we go
Starting a new part of the song or a new experience at the party


The system is gonna feel so fine
Referring to the music system, that is going to sound and feel amazing




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT MICKENS, CLAYDES SMITH, RICHARD WESTFIELD, GEORGE BROWN, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, ROBERT BELL, RONALD D. BELL, JOSEPH ANTHONY BUDDEN, JUSTIN SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@sauravrisal1316

Why is this video a child’s fantasy of being a badass

@wirti94

yeah I can relate to that, as a '94 kid :D

@JayDzay

I usually connect this song to fast and furious just because of the music video. And now that I'm 27, BOOOOIII bangin this track in your car while on a freeway is insanely hype and increases the chance of me dying lol.

@lifetintedhappiness4930

This still my fantasy now

@Ocagri18

Hhaha

@literyodadoz

im 33 and still my fantsy :)

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@dasleo228

At this point the black eyed peas feel like a fever dream.

@jospantostado5406

Yes

@naufalariiif

Fuck I'm feeling it

@johnchukwudum673

Almost like they never existed but they actually did because we all remember them. Almost feeble, like a weird Mandela effect!

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