Pump it
Black Eyed Peas (Travis Barker remix) Lyrics


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Ha ha ha
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 rappin' it

So, turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me 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)

Apl. De ap. From Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Breakin' 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)
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 hype, confidence, and having a good time. The chorus urges the listener to turn up the volume and pump up the energy with the repeated phrase, "pump it louder." The verses assert the Black Eyed Peas' dominance in the music industry and their popularity with girls around the world. They also address haters and skeptics who may be jealous of their success. The song is all about good vibes and living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Ha ha ha
The song begins with a laugh, creating a fun and lighthearted atmosphere


Pump it
The main message of the song is to encourage listeners to pump up the volume and enjoy the music


And pump it (louder)
The chorus intensifies with each repetition, urging the audience to turn up the volume even more


Turn up the radio
The first verse directs listeners to turn up their radio or stereo to fully appreciate the music


Blast your stereo
The energy of the song is emphasized by the instruction to blast the stereo, creating a lively and exciting experience


Right
This word is used to emphasize the previous instructions to turn up the volume and blast the music


Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
The song acknowledges that some people may dislike or hate the group, and questions who these people are


Niggas be envious (who)
The song suggests that those who hate or dislike the group may be envious or jealous of their success


I know why they hatin' on us (why)
The song attempts to explain why some people may dislike or hate the group, possibly due to jealousy or other unknown reasons


'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
The group believes that their music and success are 'fabulous', which could be a reason why some people hate on them


I'm a be real on us (c'mon)
The song emphasizes that the group is 'real' and genuine, encouraging listeners to join them in their enjoyment of the music


Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
The group asserts that they are the best and there is no one who can compete with their music or success


Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (s, s)
The group suggests that their popularity extends beyond their home country of the US and includes fans from around the world, specifically mentioning London


We rockin', it's contagious
The group asserts that their music is contagious and has the power to make people rock or dance


Monkey business outrageous
The use of the phrase 'monkey business' emphasizes the playful and energetic nature of the song, and suggests that the group is not taking themselves too seriously


Just confess, your girl admits that we the shit
The group boasts that even girls agree that they are the best, using a crude expression to emphasize their confidence


F-r-e-s-h (fresh)
The song spells out the word 'fresh', suggesting that the group's music and style is new and exciting


D-e-f, that's right we def (rock)
The group uses a slang term 'def' to assert their skill and talent, and adds that they also rock


We definite B-E-P, we rappin' it
The group spells out their name 'BEP' and declares that they are definitely rapping and performing their music


Turn me up (turn it up)
The chorus repeats the instruction to turn up the volume, encouraging the audience to fully enjoy the music


C'mon baby, just
The song continues to urge listeners to get into the music and enjoy the experience


And say, oh oh oh oh
The chorus adds a simple and catchy phrase to intensify the energy and excitement of the song


Yo, yo
The use of 'yo' is a common hip-hop expression to add emphasis or energy to a phrase, and also adds a playful and casual tone to the song


Damn (damn)
The song uses a simple expression of exclamation to add emphasis and excitement to the music


Apl. De ap. From Philippines
The song introduces one of the group members, Apl.de.ap. from the Philippines, adding diversity and international flavor to the group


Live and direct, rocking this scene
The song boasts that the group is performing live and in person, rocking the music scene with their energy and talent


Breakin' on down for the B-boys
The song references 'B-boys' who are fans of hip-hop and breakdancing, and suggests that the music is aimed towards this audience


And B-girls waiting, doin' their thing
The song acknowledges female fans who are also part of the hip-hop scene and suggests that they are eagerly waiting for the music and enjoying the experience


Don't stop, and keep it goin'
The song encourages the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the music without stopping


Move it!
The song adds one final instruction to 'move it', encouraging the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the music until the end


La-da-di-dup-dup die dy
The final part of the song adds a simple and repetitive phrase to intensify the energy and excitement of the music


Let those speakers blow your mind
The final verse encourages listeners to fully enjoy the music and let it have a powerful impact on their senses using the metaphor of 'blowing' their mind


To let it go, let it go
The song encourages listeners to let go of any stress or worries and to fully enjoy the music


The system is gonna feel so fine
The song suggests that the music and system (referred to as the stereo or radio) will work together to create a powerful and enjoyable experience for the listeners




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allan Pineda, Nicholas Roubanis, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Van Musser Szamosi, Will Adams

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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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