Bump
Chaka & Marty Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Show them who's the cream of this crop
T' heck with all those sloppy old farts
Bring me to the top of these charts
Nevermind that old King Of Pop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
No one can begin to beat me
Keep all them wannabees back
Gotta keep my tracks right on track
No jazz or soul, and never bebop
Bring me to the top and don't stop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
Show them who's the cream of the crop
Let those loser songs fade away
The whole world needs to hear what I say
Let them ne'er-do-well flops drop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
Bump me to the top and don't stop
The lyrics to Chaka & Marty's song "Bump" speak to the desire to be successful in the music industry and to become a chart-topping artist. The opening line "Bump me to the top and don't stop" sets the tone for the song, with a sense of urgency and determination apparent in the lyrics. Chaka & Marty want to be recognized as the "cream of the crop" and show that they are better than the competition, referencing "sloppy old farts" and wanting to surpass the "King of Pop."
The second verse continues this competitive spirit, with Chaka & Marty believing that no one can compete with them. They want to keep their tracks on track and focus on pop music rather than other genres like jazz or soul. The repetition of "Bring me to the top and don't stop" emphasizes their drive to succeed and become a household name in the industry.
The final verse emphasizes the importance of being heard and standing out among other artists. Chaka & Marty see other songs as "loser songs" that must fade away in order for them to succeed. They want the whole world to hear what they have to say and to leave behind any "ne'er-do-well flops." The repetition of "Bump me to the top and don't stop" at the end further drives home the idea that they are determined to succeed and become a top charting artist.
Overall, "Bump" is a song about the desire for success and the drive to become a chart-topping artist. Chaka & Marty are focused on their goals and willing to work hard to achieve them.
Line by Line Meaning
Bump me to the top and don't stop
I want to be the very best and stay there, no matter what.
Show them who's the cream of this crop
I want to prove that I am the best artist among all.
T' heck with all those sloppy old farts
I don't care about the opinions of the old and outdated artists.
Bring me to the top of these charts
I want to be ranked number one on the music charts.
Nevermind that old King Of Pop
I don't care about Michael Jackson, I want to be the new king of pop.
No one can begin to beat me
No other artist can do better than me.
Hear this song and surely you'll see
Listen to my song and you will understand how talented I am.
Keep all them wannabees back
All the less talented artists should stay behind me.
Gotta keep my tracks right on track
I need to keep making amazing music to stay at the top.
No jazz or soul, and never bebop
I don't want to be associated with any other music genres, I am unique.
Let those loser songs fade away
Other songs that are not as good as mine should disappear.
The whole world needs to hear what I say
My talent is so big, the whole world should hear my music.
Let them ne'er-do-well flops drop
Other artists that are not as good as me should fail.
Bump me to the top and don't stop
I want to be the very best and stay there, no matter what.
Bump me to the top and don't stop
I want to be the very best and stay there, no matter what.
Bump me to the top and don't stop
I want to be the very best and stay there, no matter what.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Marty Straub
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind