"I was in Brazil doing some CD shopping," Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am recalls. "I came across this compilation [disk] and I thought it was one thing but it turned out to be something else. The Dick Dale song Misirlou was on it. At first, I was angry this isn't what I wanted to buy," he laughs. "But then, really, that song is hot. I said, 'We should do a song like this.' I jump-started the computer and made some beats on the train. Then we had to fly to Tokyo and I tightened up the beat on the plane. Then I recorded vocals in this park in Tokyo, and that's how we recorded the song 'Pump It'."
Before the single was officially released, the song peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2005. This was mainly based on digital download strength due to exposure in the Best Buy ads. After its official airplay release, it peaked at #18 in March 2006. The single was released to stores in the US on February 14, 2006 and in the UK on March 13, 2006. This single, compared to other singles from Monkey Business, has been relatively weak on the US Charts, being the lowest ranking single from the album. One probable factor of this is that it was released after The Pussycat Dolls single "Beep" was released, which has vocals from Will.I.Am, or that My Humps was still in rotation and on the charts when it was released.
The song performed better in other countries. In Australia, the song peaked at #6. The song was also popular in the UK, becoming their 8th hit single there. "Pump It" peaked at #3 on the UK singles chart, matching the chart success of previous single "My Humps".
The video premiered on February 2, 2006 on MTV's TRL, Canada's Much Music, and AOL Music. It was directed by Francis Lawrence. It starts with a girl from what appears to be a rival gang saying, "I thought you said the Black Eyed Peas were gonna be here...". The song then starts, and the Black Eyed Peas arrive in their new car, which is a modified Honda Civic Hybrid that has the same color scheme as the cover of Monkey Business. The car can be seen at their website, and their Honda Civic Tour. The video features martial arts creative forms star Steve Terada, break dancing, and some form of telekinesis in an underground parking lot setting. It also referenced the "Burly Brawl" scene from The Matrix Reloaded and it appears that the BEP have superhuman powers, Will.I Am seems to possess Speed and Super Strength, as he takes out some of a rival gang with a black bowling ball (he seems to be able to use his super strength to make it bounce of walls), Apl.de.apl seems to defy gravity, running on the gangs chests, Fergie appears to knock people to the other side of the room without touching them at all. Taboo doesn't seem to be doing anything.
Pump It
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Pump it
Ha ha ha
And pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right
Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Niggas be envious (who)
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's 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 reppin' it
So, turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me 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 needa ease on up (dude)
Dude wanna act on up
But dude get shut like Flava shut (shut 'em 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
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)
Apl.de.ap from the Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Breakin' on down for the B-boys
And B-girls waitin' to 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-da-da di da
On the stereo
Let those speakers blow your mind
(Blow my mind, baby)
Just let it go, let it go
Here we go
La-da-di-da-da di da (c'mon, we're there)
On the radio
The system's gonna feel so fine
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
The lyrics to "Pump It" by Black Eyed Peas are about dancing, partying, and living in the moment. The song encourages listeners to turn up their stereos and pump up the volume, letting the music take over and free them from their daily worries. It starts off with a catchy hook, "Ha ha ha, pump it," and then repeats "pump it" throughout the song, encouraging people to dance and let loose. The song also addresses haters and envy, but the band brushes it off as they know they're fabulous.
The lyrics are characterized by a lot of wordplay and clever rhyming, making it a fun song to sing along with. The verses are rapped by various members of the group, effortlessly switching back and forth as they flow over the beat. The chorus is followed by a bridge that features a catchy guitar riff and a breakdown featuring a percussion-heavy instrumental break.
Overall, "Pump It" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages people to dance and let go of their worries. Its catchy hook and infectious beat make it a go-to party anthem that is sure to get people moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha ha
An expression of laughter
Pump it
Dance and move your body to the music
And pump it (louder)
Increase the volume of the music and continue to dance
Turn up the radio
Increase the volume of the radio or stereo system
Blast your stereo
Play the music loudly from the stereo system
Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Some people want to express their dislike towards us
Niggas be envious (who)
Some people are jealous of us
I know why they hatin' on us (why)
I understand the reason behind their dislike towards us
'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
Because we are amazing and awesome
I'm a be real on us (c'mon)
Let's be honest about ourselves
Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
No one is better than us or can surpass our greatness
Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (S, S)
Girls from various places around the world love and adore us
We rockin', it's contagious
We are playing great music that is catchy and enjoyable
Monkey business outrageous
Our behavior and actions are unpredictable and wild
Just confess, your girl admits that we the shit
It's true, your girlfriend loves us and thinks highly of us
F-R-E-S-H (fresh)
We are fresh and innovative
D-E-F, that's right we def (rock)
Our music and talent is definitely amazing
We definite B-E-P, we reppin' it
Black Eyed Peas is our name and we proudly represent it
C'mon baby, just
Come on and join us in dancing and having a good time
And say, oh oh oh oh
Sing along with us
Yo, yo
Listen up, pay attention
This joint is fizzlin'
This song is heating up and getting better
It's sizzlin'
The music is hot and amazing
Dude wanna hate on us (dude)
A person wants to dislike us and express negativity towards us
Dude needa ease on up (dude)
That person needs to calm down and relax
Dude wanna act on up
That person wants to misbehave and create chaos
But dude get shut like Flava shut (shut 'em down)
But that person will be silenced and stopped like Flava Flav did
Chicks say, she ain't down
A girl says she doesn't like us or our music
But chick backstage when we in town (ha)
But that same girl is backstage at our concert when we perform
She like man on drunk (fool)
She's attracted to us and our wild, party nature
She wanna hit n' run (errr)
She wants to have a brief romantic encounter with us and then leave
B-L-A-C-K-E-Y-E-D-P to the E, then the A to the S
Spelling out our name for emphasis
When we play you shake your ass
Our music makes you want to dance and move your body
Shake it, shake it, shake it girl
Dance and move your body in a lively and fun way
Make sure you don't break it, girl
Be careful not to injure yourself while dancing
Damn (damn)
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment
Apl.de.ap from the Philippines
Apl.de.ap, a member of the group, is from the Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Playing great music and performing live for the audience
Breakin' on down for the B-boys
Performing and showcasing dance moves for breakdancers
And B-girls waitin' to doin' their thing
And female breakdancers ready to show off their skills
Don't stop, and keep it goin'
Keep the music and dancing going and don't stop
Do it, lets get it on
Dance and have a good time
La-da-di-da-da di da
A catchy phrase that adds to the rhythm and flow of the song
On the stereo
The music is playing on the stereo system
Let those speakers blow your mind
Let the music and sound quality amaze you and make you feel great
Just let it go, let it go
Relax and enjoy the music without any worries or stress
Here we go
Let's get ready to dance and have fun
The system's gonna feel so fine
The sound system is going to sound great and enhance the experience
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Allan Pineda, Nicholas Roubanis, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Van Musser Szamosi, Will Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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For anyone who thought this would be called music for old people, the test of time has shown that good music is ageless, this is timeless
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