Jump Around
House Of Pain & Jantsen & Dirt Monkey Lyrics

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Get up, pack it in, let me begin
I came to win, battle me that's a sin
I won't tear the sack up, punk you'd better back up
Try and play the role and the whole crew will act up

Get up, stand up, come on, throw your hands up
If you've got the feelin' jump across the ceilin'
Muggs is a funk fest, someone's talkin' junk

Yo, I'll bust 'em in the eye and then I'll take the punks home

Feel it, funk it, amps it are junkin'
And I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunkin'
Donuts shop, sure 'nuff I got props from the kids on the Hill
Plus my mom and my pops
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around

Jump around, jump up and get down
Jump around, jump around
Jump up and get down
Jump up, jump up and get down

Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump

I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe
If your girl steps up, I'm smackin' the hoe
Word to your moms I came to drop bombs
I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms

And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
Anyone steppin' to me you'll get burned
'Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
So if you come to battle bring a shotgun

But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
Try and step to me you'll take your last breath
I gots the skill, come get your fill
'Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around

Jump around, jump up and get down
Jump around, jump around
Jump up and get down
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump, jump

Listen to the sound that pounds, I jump around
I'm no clown, I get down
To the funk, listen to the wig out
And step to the rear, dear, 'cause I'm here

The P to the E to the T E rockin'
The runs in your stockin'
So hon, put the lock in
Chillin' with the House Of Pain
Blood stains the ground, huh, I jump around

I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I never eat a pig 'cause a pig is a cop
Or better yet a Terminator, like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Try'n to play me out like as if my name was Sega

But I ain't going out like no punk bitch
Get used to one style and you know I might switch
It up up and around, then buck, buck you down
Put out your head then you wake up in the Dawn of the Dead

I'm comin' to get ya, comin' to get ya
Spittin' out lyrics homie I'll wet ya
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around

Jump around, jump up and get down
Jump around, jump around
Jump up and get down
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump, jump, jump

Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump

Overall Meaning

The song "Jump Around" by House of Pain, Jantsen, and Dirt Monkey is an upbeat, high-energy anthem encouraging listeners to get up, jump, and move to the rhythm. Starting with the first line, "Get up, pack it in, let me begin," the song invites listeners to join in and get hyped up from the very beginning. The following lines reveal that the song's narrator is there to win and that daring to challenge them is seen as a sin. The singer delivers a warning that they won't hesitate to act up alongside their whole crew if anyone tries to play a role or talk trash. The next section encourages listeners to throw their hands up and jump around if they feel the energy. The singer declares that they have more rhymes than cops making arrests, and they've got respect from the kids on the Hill as well as their own parents. The chorus repeats the phrase "Jump around" several times, encouraging listeners to continue dancing and enjoying the music.

The next section indicates that the singer is not someone to be messed with, declaring that they are willing to serve someone like John McEnroe and challenge anyone to a duel to the death. The singer asserts that they have skill, and anyone who challenges them is sure to take their last breath, invoking a line from the classic western film, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." The chorus repeats again, urging listeners to keep dancing and jumping. The song then showcases the lyrical talents of the singer, dropping clever rhymes and declaring that they are the cream of the crop, rising to the top. The next section features multiple references to pop culture, including the character Terminator played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the classic 90s video game console, Sega. The last section continues the theme of the singer being someone not to be underestimated, assuring listeners that they will make the lyrics wet and they're not afraid to come to get them.

Overall, the song is an upbeat, high-energy anthem about encouraging listeners to enjoy themselves and stay active while showcasing the lyrical talents of its narrator.

Line by Line Meaning

Get up, pack it in, let me begin
Get up and start moving, let's start this party. I'm here to win and if you try to go against me, it's a sin. Don't mess with me, or all of us will start acting up.

If you've got the feelin' jump across the ceilin'
If you're feeling the music, start jumping until you touch the ceiling. We're creating a funk fest, but someone's talking trash, I'll take them out.

And I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunkin'
I have a lot of rhymes, more than the number of cops doing dunkin'. Everyone knows me in my town, even my parents.

I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe
If you mess with me or my girl, you'll get served like John McEnroe. Don't underestimate me, I'm here to drop bombs and show you I'm the best.

'Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
I have great lyrics and you don't have any. So if you want to battle, make sure you bring your best.

But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
If you do decide to battle me, you're a fool. I take battles seriously and will not stop until I win.

Listen to the sound that pounds, I jump around
Can you hear that loud music? I'm jumping around. I'm not here to joke around, I'm getting down to the funk.

I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I'm the best of the best, and I keep rising to the top. I don't eat pork because it's a symbol of the cops, or even worse, like the Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger.

But I ain't going out like no punk bitch
I'm not leaving like some lowlife coward. I switch up my style often and sometimes come at you strong, but eventually you'll fall like a punk.

I'm comin' to get ya, comin' to get ya
I'm coming for you, and I won't stop for anything. I have a killer style and my lyrics will leave you wet if I ever get the chance.

Spittin' out lyrics homie I'll wet ya
I'm spitting out rhymes and my lyrics will knock you down. If you want to take me on, be prepared to battle against me lyrically.

Jump around, jump up and get down
Jump around and have a good time. Get hyped up and go wild!

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