A cult hit online and on Scandinavian radio in the early 2000s. Harriet Ohlsson, Johan Bringhed, and Kalle Karlsson formed the group in the fall of 2004 and played their first show at a barn in rural Sweden. The group recorded three demo tracks by the time 2005 rolled around; the songs were picked up by Sveriges Riksradio's P3 (a Swedish national radio station similar to BBC 1 and CBC 3) for rotation on the heavy metal show Rundgång. Hellsongs released their debut EP, Lounge, the following year. A full-length album, Hymns in the Key of 666, followed in 2007.
JUMP
Hellsongs Lyrics
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You got it tough, but I've seen the toughest around.
And I know, just how you feel.
You've got to roll with the punches to get what's real
Can't you see me standing here,
I've got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you have seen.
Just go ahead and jump. Jump!
Aaa-ohh Hey you! how you been? How said that?
Baby how you been?
You say you don't know, you won't know
Until we begin.
Can't you see me standing here,
I've got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen.
Oh can't you see what I mean?
Just go ahead and jump. Jump!
Jump. Jump!
Just go ahead and jump. Jump!
Jump. Jump!
The lyrics of Hellsongs's song Jump suggest a message of resilience and determination, as well as a call to action. The first stanza describes the singer's ability to persist through tough times: "I get up, and nothing gets me down. / You got it tough, but I've seen the toughest around. / And I know, just how you feel. / You've got to roll with the punches to get what's real." This suggests that the singer has gone through difficult situations, but has managed to come out on top by persevering and adapting to change. They advise the listener that in order to achieve what they want, they must also be able to face challenges head-on and make the best of any situation.
In the second stanza, the singer addresses someone directly and asks them how they've been. They encourage them to take a leap of faith and begin something new: "Baby, how you been? You say you don't know, you won't know / Until we begin." The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Just go ahead and jump" numerous times, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and not being afraid to go for what one wants.
Overall, the lyrics of Jump inspire the listener to take control of their life, face challenges with determination, and not be afraid to take risks in order to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up, and nothing gets me down.
I'm always optimistic and can handle any challenge.
You got it tough, but I've seen the toughest around.
I understand that you have difficulties, but I've seen worse situations than yours.
And I know, just how you feel.
I empathize with your feelings and understand your emotions.
You've got to roll with the punches to get what's real.
In order to succeed, you have to accept the tough times along with the good times.
Can't you see me standing here,
I'm here right now, can't you notice me?
I've got my back against the record machine
I'm standing firm and ready to face any challenge.
I ain't the worst that you have seen.
I am not the worst or most difficult person you've ever encountered.
Can't you see what I mean?
Don't you understand where I'm coming from?
Just go ahead and jump. Jump!
Take the risk and leap to action, don't hold back!
Aaa-ohh Hey you! how you been? How said that?
Hey, how are you doing? Who said that?
Baby how you been?
How have you been doing?
You say you don't know, you won't know
You claim you don't know, but you'll never know until you try.
Until we begin.
We won't know until we get started.
Jump. Jump!
Take the plunge, don't hesitate to act!
Just go ahead and jump. Jump!
Don't hold back, just make the move and take the chance.
Jump. Jump!
Do it now, don't wait any longer!
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DroogMonkey
Im a punk. Eat sleep and shit punk. My music is usually crazy fast and angry. But for some strange reason, all of these covers just....hell idk. They are all great, and to me seem to add to the passion behind them all. I feel alot more in these versions. Great job
TheLegendaryDoc
That was pretty amazing! and anyone who says this band was shit and the song sucked, you must be all those guys who never had an instrument in your own hands. This is great music!
Martin Clarke
What an amazing version of such a well known song!
André Jurado
AMAZING VERSION...!! SO SWEET...!
NeglectedField
I love it. It's a different intepretation.
usarrr
I like this cover from Hellsongs and I respect their work, but most of their songs just don't feel right for me. This one is very good, maybe because of the more pop sound of VH than Motorhead, Iron Maiden and almost all bands Hellsongs have covered, but some very heavy ones are good too (like Seek and Destroy and Thunderstruck). I think they covered every song the same way, that's why few of them are very good and the others are just okay, nothing too good about them.
IM4GIN3
cool idea :) I prefer the original, but I really like this too
Melatonin
I'm still bobbing my head like the original Van Halen.
MCWaxMax
This would be good music to drive my car xD But if I think twice about this, I would prefer the original... this makes my sleep somehow, but it is nice =)
Violand
people can say whatever they want, but these guys are awesome..!