Roth's follow-up work, called 'Skyscraper', came out on January 26, 1988, dividing his fans due to its synthesizer-heavy, pop-fueled style yet having an iconic hit in the upbeat tune "Just Like Paradise". After his solo group's line-up shifted, guitar prodigy Jason Becker (formerly of Cacophony) came into the fold in 1989. Sadly, Becker contracted Lou Gehrig's Disease, and before too long he could no longer play, having only performed on one album (1991's 'A Little Ain't Enough').
Since then, Roth has employed a revolving line-up of musicians in his band. As the 90s went on, the shuffling of performers around him and changing musical tides, styles such as alternative rock becoming far more popular, found Roth's mainstream commercial fortunes diminishing. Still, he kept on touring to his own wild fan-base, and rumors of a reunion between him and his old Van Halen buddies bubbled up again and again.
In 2007, David Lee Roth rejoined Van Halen for a semi-reunion with the Van Halen brothers, along with Eddie Van Halen's son (Wolfgang Van Halen) on bass (replacing Michael Anthony from the original lineup), which lasted into 2008. On December 26, 2011, Van Halen (again with Roth) announced a tour for 2012. In what felt like no time, the rejuvenated outfit released their first album in fourteen years, titled 'A Different Kind of Truth', on February 7, 2012.
Jump
David Lee Roth Lyrics
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You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
And I know, baby, just how you feel
You got to roll with the punches and get what's real
Can't you see me standin' here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead an' jump, jump
Go ahead and jump, jump
Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been?
You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin
So can't you see me standing here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Can't you see what I mean?
Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead jump, jump
Go ahead and just jump, jump
Knock yourself up
Can't you see me standin' here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Can't you see what I mean?
Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead jump, jump
Go ahead and jump baby, jump
Come on jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead Knock yourself up, jump
Go ahead and jump, jump
Come on and jump, jump
Jump
The song ‘Jump’ by David Lee Roth talks about the challenges and struggles of life, the need for resilience, and the importance of taking chances. The singer starts by saying that he always gets up after being knocked down and that he has seen tough times and therefore understands how the other person is feeling. He advises that one needs to roll with the punches and accept the reality of life.
The chorus encourages the listener to take chances and jump, implying that it’s better to try and fail than not trying at all, and also to knock themselves up, which can be taken to mean breaking the barriers that hold them back. In the bridge, the singer engages in a conversation with someone who seems to be unsure of themselves, and he encourages them to take that leap of faith and begin. The song emphasizes that one should not be afraid to take risks, and even though they aren't the worst one has seen, it is better to try than never to at all.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up, and nothin' ever gets me down
I am resilient and nothing can stop me from achieving my goals.
You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
I understand that you are going through a hard time, but I have seen others overcome even greater challenges.
And I know, baby, just how you feel
I empathize with your situation and can relate to your emotions.
You got to roll with the punches and get what's real
To succeed in life, one must learn to adapt to adversity and embrace the truth.
Can't you see me standin' here
I am confident and visible, ready to take on any challenge.
I got my back against the record machine
I am not afraid to take a stand and confront obstacles head-on.
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Although I may not be perfect, I have qualities that can benefit others.
Can't you see what I mean?
Do you understand my perspective and agree with my reasoning?
Might as well jump, jump
You might as well take a risk and embrace new opportunities.
Go ahead an' jump, jump
Don't be afraid to jump into the unknown and take chances in life.
Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been?
Hello! How has life been treating you lately?
You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin
You won't know if something is possible until you try it out for yourself.
Come on and jump, jump
I encourage you to take a leap of faith and pursue what you believe in.
Go ahead Knock yourself up, jump
Don't hold back and give it your all when taking risks and pursuing your passions.
Go ahead and jump baby, jump
I urge you to take a chance and go after what you want in life.
Jump
Embrace change and take risks to unlock your true potential.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, EDWARD VAN HALEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xParad0x13x
This video has a surprisingly low amount of views, wtf?
@uzumakinaruto180
Yeah it's true
@hiterss
we all love him :D
@squbbydoo
Thank you.
@AntyAnty1000
super !
@stxtigers08
I heard this song was about some woman who sent David a letter saying "marry me or i jump off a bridge." Anyone know if there's any truth to that? :p
@kberry504
2 people are afraid to jump. 6,999,945,784 people (7 billion - # of views) haven't jumped yet. EVERYONE will have a chance to take a leap of faith. Might as well jump, right? Thank you, VH, for teaching us how to jump.
@jcf12
Does WMG not realize that... um. this is the band uploading this? lol
@vhfanjack
What the hell is WMG's deal?! I mean, you guys are uploading this with your consent..... WMG's gone too far with their Bullshit.