Pump Up the Jam
D O N S Lyrics
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While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that
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
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that
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
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that
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
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
(Pump up the jam)
Pump up the jam, pump it up
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that
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
Yo, pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it, yo
In D O N S's song Pump up the jam, the lyrics suggest the idea of energizing a party by pumping up the music, and in extension, the audience. The song is directed to DJs to pump up the volume while their feet are tapping or stomping to the beat. An interesting aspect of the lyrics is the reference to the dance floor, where the crowd is jumping and having a great time, indicating that the best party could result from getting the people together, creating an atmosphere filled with positive energy.
The lyrics further suggest that the audience should not be passive, but instead should take an active role in creating a fun-filled environment, getting their booties on the floor and making the day of the people around them. The repetition of "make my day" suggests that the goal of the song is to bring joy and make people happy and overwhelmed with the vibe.
Overall, D O N S's Pump up the jam aims to create the ideal party atmosphere by getting the audience moving and ensuring that everyone has a good time. The lyrics emphasize the power of music to bring people together, to make them dance and have fun, and create a memorable experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Pump up the jam, pump it up
Let's get this party started by turning up the music
While your feet are stompin'
Keep dancing to the beat and moving your feet
And the jam is pumpin'
The music is blasting and energizing the crowd
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Everyone is having a great time and jumping up and down to the music
Pump it up a little more
Let's turn up the volume and intensity of the music
Get the party going on the dance floor
Encourage everyone to let loose, dance and have a good time
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
The dance floor is the center of the party and where everyone is having fun
And you'll find out if you do that
By getting on the dance floor, you'll see how much more fun the party can be
I don't want a place to stay
I don't want to just stand around and watch, I want to dance and enjoy the party
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Get your body moving and dancing on the dance floor tonight
Make my day
Make me happy by joining in and having a good time
Yo, pump up the jam, pump it up
Hey, let's turn up the music and pump up the volume
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Come on and join in, let's get the party started
Pump up the jam, pump it
Keep turning up the music and getting everyone excited
Pump it, pump it, pump it, yo
Keep pumping up the music and encouraging everyone to dance and have fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Manuela Kamosi, Thomas De Quincey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!