Pull Up to the Bumper
Grace Jones vs. Funkstar de Luxe Lyrics

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Driving down those city streets
Waiting to get down
Won't you get your big machine
Somewhere in this town?

Now in the parking lot garage
You'll find the proper place
Just follow all the written rules

You'll fit into the space

Pull up to my bumper baby
In your long black limousine
Pull up to my bumper baby
And drive it in between

Pull up, to it, don't drive, through it
Back it, up twice, now that, fit's nice

Operate around the clock
Why don't you come in?
I've got lot's of space for everyone
Why don't you my friend?

(Lines are short)
I'll pick you up so won't you please come on
Shiny sleek machine believe
It I've got to blow your horn

Pull up to my bumper baby
In your long black limousine
Pull up to my bumper baby
And drive it in between

Pull up to it, don't drive through it
Back it, up twice, now that fits nice

Race it, straighten it, let me lubricate
Pull up to my bumper baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pull Up to the Bumper" by Grace Jones vs. Funkstar de Luxe are about a woman who is inviting someone to come to her, but she uses the metaphor of a car driving and parking in a garage. The first verse talks about driving through the city and finding the proper place to park. The chorus then repeatedly asks the listener to pull up to her bumper in their long black limousine and drive it in between. The second verse talks about her having lots of space for everyone and asking the listener to come in. She also mentions that she will pick them up, and she has to blow their horn.

The song can be interpreted as a woman being sexually suggestive and inviting someone to come to her. The metaphor of the car and parking in a garage reflect how she is welcoming the person to "park themselves" in her "space." The repetition of "pull up to my bumper" emphasizes her invitation and desire for the person to come to her. The lines "why don't you come in? I've got lots of space for everyone" can also be interpreted as her being open and welcoming to multiple partners.

Line by Line Meaning

Driving down those city streets
Operating a motor vehicle along the streets of an urban area

Waiting to get down
Anticipating an opportunity to engage in enjoyable activities

Won't you get your big machine
Are you planning to use your motor vehicle

Somewhere in this town?
Perhaps in this locality?

Now in the parking lot garage
Presently in a dedicated building or portion of a structure for parking and storing vehicles

You'll find the proper place
You will locate an appropriate spot to leave your vehicle

Just follow all the written rules
Abide by the regulations, directions or instructions posted within the garage

You'll fit into the space
Your vehicle will occupy the designated parking spot without difficulty

Pull up to my bumper baby
Bring your motor vehicle closer to the back of my car

In your long black limousine
With your extended luxury vehicle, painted black

And drive it in between
Maneuver it into the space between my car and the one in front of me

Pull up, to it, don't drive, through it
Advancing your vehicle to the desired location smoothly and cautiously

Back it, up twice, now that, fit's nice
Carefully reverse your vehicle into a parking spot so it fits properly

Operate around the clock
Providing service or assistance 24 hours a day, without closing

Why don't you come in?
Wouldn't you like to enter?

I've got lot's of space for everyone
There is ample room for numerous cars to park here

Why don't you my friend?
Do you not wish to take advantage of the available parking?

I'll pick you up so won't you please come on
I'll make sure to come get you, so please join us

Shiny sleek machine believe
An attractive, streamlined vehicle, as you well know

It I've got to blow your horn
I must express my admiration for it

Race it, straighten it, let me lubricate
Speed up and align your car nicely, and I'll see to its upkeep

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SLY DUNBAR, DANA MANNO, ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE

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