FM Belfast is an electronic band from Reykjavík, Iceland. The band formed i… Read Full Bio ↴FM Belfast is an electronic band from Reykjavík, Iceland. The band formed in late 2005 as a duo with Árni Rúnar Hlöðversson (Plúseinn) and Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir. The band was a studio project for some time until the Iceland Airwaves festival 2006 when the band expanded into a full on live act.

The members now vary from three to eight depending on who can make it. The core of the band is made up of Árni Rúnar Hlöðversson (Plúseinn, Hairdoctor, Motion Boys), Árni Vilhjálmsson(Motherfuckers in the house) and Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir and when the stars are aligned correctly the band consists of Sveinbjorn Hermann Pálsson(Terrordisco), Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason (múm, Borko, Skakkamanage), Björn Kristjánsson (múm, Borko, Skakkamanage), Birgitta Birgisdóttir, Eiríkur Orri (múm, Kira Kira, Benni Hemm Hemm).

They played Live at the Iceland Airwaves festival in 2007, recently played the SXSW festival in the US (as well as some uber cool US tour dates), they will be playing Isle of Wight's Bestival in 2008. In 2009 they played at on3-Festival in Munich.

Here - with their hype already rolling - FM Belfast brings you their first ever official single release, a cover of Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name, Lotus.

www.fmbelfast.com

Pump
FM Belfast Lyrics

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Pump up the Jam
pump it up
While your feet are stomping
and the jam is pumping
look it here the crowd is jumpin'

Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor

Get your booty on the floor
tonight
hour, make my day
hour, make my day
Pump up the Jam
pump it up
While your feet are stomping
and the jam is pumping
look it here the crowd is jumpin'

Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor

Get your booty on the floor
tonight

hour, make my day
hour, make my day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to FM Belfast's song "Pump" are a call to action. The singer instructs the listener to "pump up the jam" and get the party going by stomping their feet and getting their booty on the dance floor. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency, with the repetition of "hour, make my day" implying that the party is a crucial moment that must be seized. The crowd's enthusiastic response to the music creates a joyful atmosphere that the listener is invited to contribute to.

At its core, "Pump" is a straightforward dance song. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the energy of the music. However, the simplicity of the message belies the deeper themes of community and connection that are crucial to the song's appeal. As the crowd jumps and the jam pumps, there is a sense of shared experience that suggests that the party is a unifying force that brings people together.

The repetition of "pump it up" and "get the party going" in the lyrics creates a sense of momentum that propels the song forward. This urgency is further reinforced by the driving beat and synthesized melodies of the music. Additionally, the use of the imperative mood in the lyrics creates a sense of obligation that suggests that the party is not just a fun option, but a necessary part of a well-lived life.

Line by Line Meaning

Pump up the Jam
Let's increase the volume of the music

pump it up
Let’s make the sound louder

While your feet are stomping
While you are dancing vigorously

and the jam is pumping
While the music is energizing

look it here the crowd is jumpin'
See how the audience is enjoying and dancing to the music

Pump it up a little more
Increase the music volume a bit more

Get the party going on the dance floor
Let's get everyone to dance and have fun on the dancefloor

Get your booty on the floor
Start dancing and move your body to the beat

tonight
This night

hour, make my day
Let this moment be exciting and memorable

Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.