He also released three albums (The Perc-U-Lator, Spin and With These Hands) which show both his polished technique and his strong melodic sense. A posthumous album and DVD are expected in the near future.
Eric Roche died of cancer on 6th September 2005.
Jump
Eric Roche 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 lyrics to Eric Roche’s song “Jump” are all about perseverance and taking risks. The song starts out with the line “I get up, and nothin’ ever gets me down” which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that life is tough and that they have seen some of the toughest things around, but that they also understand how the listener is feeling. This insight leads them to offer some advice - to roll with the punches and get what’s real. Furthermore, the singer notes that they are not the worst that the listener has ever seen, and they want to encourage the listener to take a chance.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Might as well jump, jump. Go ahead and jump, jump” with some variation. This repetition is a powerful tool that emphasizes the message of the song - that the listener might as well take a risk and go for it, even if they are unsure of the outcome. The rest of the lyrics continue this message of persistence and risk-taking, urging the listener to “knock [themself] up” and to “come on jump, jump.”
Overall, the lyrics to “Jump” are an encouragement to take risks and believe in oneself. The theme is all about perseverance and taking chances. The singer acknowledges that life can be tough but reminds the listener that they are strong enough to handle it. By taking risks, the listener can achieve their dreams and reach their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up, and nothin' ever gets me down
I am resilient and manage to bounce back from all challenges
You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
I have witnessed hardships and you are not alone in facing them
And I know, baby, just how you feel
I empathize with your emotions and can relate to your struggles
You got to roll with the punches and get what's real
You need to adapt to difficulties and face reality to overcome them
Can't you see me standin' here
I am present and visible to support and guide you
I got my back against the record machine
I am up against a challenge, but I won't back down
I ain't the worst that you've seen
I may not be perfect but I am capable of handling the situation
Can't you see what I mean?
Do you understand and relate to my perspective?
Might as well jump, jump
We might as well take a leap of faith and face the unknown
Go ahead an' jump, jump
You can take a risk and face your fears
Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been?
I greet you to show my attention and care for your well-being
You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin
You won't have answers until you try and take a step
Knock yourself up
Give it your all and push yourself to the limit
Go ahead and just jump, jump
You can take the leap and take control of your life
Come on and jump, jump
Don't hesitate and take the chance to succeed
Jump
Face your fears and take control of your life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisjames1924
I originally knew Eric from Guitar Techniques magazine. He was one of the main reasons to buy it every month. I remember him signing off from his last article stating that due to personal reasons he would be having a short break from his monthly articles. Through the tuition articles I kinda felt like I’d got to know him over the years so it really hit me hard discovering he’d passed. I bought his tuition book, the ‘Acoustic Guitar Player’s Bible’, which is probably the best advanced acoustic guitar tuition book ever printed. His CD ‘With These Hands’ is also essential listening. Both released just before he died. With YouTube and social media he’d certainly be a top name draw, much like Tommy and Mike are now. RIP Eric
@MrDanGodfrey
Lovely to find this here and to play along with Eric again. We had a few jams about 20yrs ago which were always fun. He was very kind about my playing & how he loved the unpredictability of what we did :)
I don’t play much these days because of a muscle wasting disease, but today I got the guitar out & stumbled across Eric on YouTube...a good day reminding me of good times x
@brendanmarchal
Really glad to read it !
@CocoDealer
that harmonic he hits is perfectly used
@trevorrudge8556
I was brought here by a mention from Mike Dawes on an interview on Andersons Music website. What a player he was.
@13bit19
Same here
@robbik9999
I was brought here by Mike Dawes just a moment ago after his tribute video for EVH.
@bidyutdatta5042
Mike Dawes just covered it check him out
@TheGazza83
A great Tralee man. R.I.P.
@stevenwarner9156
Great to hear this arrangement again! I remember that this arrangement was in Guitar Techniques magazine in the mid 2000s. Wish I had held on to my issues from back then. Thanks for putting up this blast from the past! Eric Roche was a wonderful guitarist.