After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Jump Back Honey Jump Back
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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Jump back, honey, jump back
Well, jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Well, jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Well, jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back
Rock, cats, rock
Oh, my baby ws seeing me at her home last night
Jump back, honey, jump back
Held her real long and squeezed her tight
Jump back, honey, jump back
Heard her sigh her little sigh
Seen the lovelight in her eye
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Hey, go, go
Repeat the first verse
Jump back
Rock, cats, rock
Bird at the window keepin′ time
Jump back, honey, jump back
Mocking bird was singing fine
Jump back, honey, jump back
And my heart was beating so
When I brought her to the do
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Go, go, go
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back
Rock, cats, rock
Put my arms around her waist
Jump back, honey, jump back
Raised her lips and took a taste
Jump back, honey, jump back
Love me honey 'deed I do
And she answered cos I do
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back, honey, jump back
Jump back...
Jump Back Honey Jump Back is a song by Gene Vincent, released in 1956. The song is a classic example of rockabilly music- a mixture of country music and rock and roll. The lyrics of the song talk about the artist's romantic experience with his lover. In the song, the artist talks about how he met his lover, held her tight, saw the love light in her eyes, and took a taste of her lips. The song also includes some suggestive lyrics that portray the sexual tension between the two lovers.
The chorus of the song, "Jump back, honey, jump back" is repeated throughout the song, signifying an element of excitement and fun. The initial verses of the song talk about the artist's memories of holding his lover tight, hearing her sigh and seeing the love light in her eyes. The second verse is about the environment around the two lovers, with a bird at the window keeping time, and a mockingbird singing fine. The song ends with the artist expressing his love to his lover, with her reciprocating it with the words "love me honey 'deed I do."
Line by Line Meaning
Well, jump back, honey, jump back
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm in response to a positive experience or event.
Jump back
An exclamatory command urging others to dance and move to the music.
Rock, cats, rock
Encouraging the musicians to play upbeat, lively music that makes the listeners want to dance.
Oh, my baby was seein' me at her home last night
Referring to a romantic encounter with a significant other at their residence the previous night.
Jump back, honey, jump back
Expressing the singer's joy and excitement about the passionate embrace he shared with his love interest.
Held her real long and squeezed her tight
Describing the intensity of the physical embrace the singer and his partner shared.
Heard her sigh her little sigh, seen the lovelight in her eye
Observing his partner's emotional responses to their intimacy, indicating that the moment was special and significant.
Hey, go, go
Encouraging those listening to continue dancing and rocking out to the music.
Bird at the window keepin' time
Noticing a bird outside the window that appeared to be in sync with the rhythm of the music, adding to the excitement of the moment.
Mocking bird was singing fine
Appreciating and enjoying the sounds of nature that coincide with the music.
And my heart was beating so when I brought her to the door
Describing the singer's emotional state and how excited he was during this intimate moment with his partner.
Put my arms around her waist, raised her lips and took a taste
Further engaging in physical intimacy with his partner, indicating their connection is passionate.
Love me honey 'deed I do, And she answered 'cause I do
Expressing mutual affection between the singer and his partner, indicating their love for each other.
Writer(s): Hadda Brooks
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.