Pump Up the Jam
D. O. N. S./Technotronic Lyrics


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Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it up
Pump it, pump it, pump it
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it up
Pump it up

Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day, yo

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay




Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D. O. N. S./Technotronic's "Pump Up the Jam" are all about getting people on the dance floor and keeping the party going. The repeated phrase "pump up the jam" is a call to action to the DJ to turn up the volume and get people moving. The lyrics also talk about the crowd's energy, referencing the way they jump and stomp to the rhythm of the music.


The second half of the lyrics focus on inviting everyone to join the party, regardless of where they're from or how well they can dance. The phrase "make my day" is a playful expression of enthusiasm for the good vibes on the dance floor. The final verse of the song repeats the call to pump up the jam and keep the party going strong.


Line by Line Meaning

Pump up the jam, pump it up
Get the music louder and more energetic


While you feet are stompin'
When you start dancing


And the jam is pumpin'
And the music is sounding good


Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
See how the audience is dancing enthusiastically


Pump it up a little more
Make the music louder and more energetic again


Get the party going on the dance floor
Encourage people to dance and have fun


Seek us that's where the party's at
Come find us because we are the source of the fun


And you'll find out if you're too bad
You will know if you can handle the wild party atmosphere


I don't want a place to stay
I don't want to stay still


Get your booty on the floor tonight
Dance tonight


Make my day
Bring me joy and excitement


Make my, make my, make
Repeat 'make my day'


Pump it up, yo, pump it
Again, make the music louder and more energetic


Pump it, pump it, pump it
Keep the music pumping and exciting


Make my day, yo
Bring me joy and excitement, again (with emphasis)


Pump it up
Make the music even more energetic




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MANUELA KAMOSI, THOMAS DE QUINCEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Drozerix

I remember watching this when it first was posted on YouTube. Time flies.

@NSGrendel

Never saw the video to this before. I was 14 when this was released. Thanks for the nostalgia trip.

@markshaw9965

Always a banger! But we seriously need some half naked Mos guys!!! 😂😂😂

@vivido73

A true dance classic. It's good to hear it again.

@GabsSystemsbuster

Classic after party house music where everyone of all walks of life partyed and loved one another and danced the night away

@ShimShammidy

If I was that boy I got the essentials... Ice cream and a show!! That's a traffic jam i wouldn't mind being in :]

@DreamShards696

Almost all of these songs remind me of an exstacy ridden life in a college town... AKA... pure awesome

@caleaustin6532

LOL THE KID!!!! I laughed way more then I should have lol

@coroixiwa

this song actually makes you want to dance....that...and it's hilarious when the woman in the suit starts dancing she forgot all about her road rage....if only problems were that easy to fix....oh well...dancing time XD

@ross4329

dayummm 80's baby!!!!!! cant 4get about this music!

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