The band's history starts with a failed short solo career, Everlast teamed up with DJ Lethal and high school friend Danny Boy to form House of Pain. The group was signed to Tommy Boy Records, and their self-titled debut album (1992) went multi-platinum, spawning the successful DJ Muggs produced single Jump Around.
Fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish-American hooligans (Lethal is actually of Latvian heritage), they toured with various rap and alternative-rock bands after their breakthrough. They participated together with Helmet, along with several other rap acts, on the influential 1993 rock-rap collaborative Judgement Night movie soundtrack.
Sophomore album and decline in popularity
Their follow-up effort, 1994's Same As It Ever Was, went gold despite minimal airplay and no major hits. The first single, "On Point," is noted for taking a swipe at another American rapper with a strong Irish heritage, Mark Wahlberg ("Calvin Klein's no friend of mine/So I don't like Marky"). Like Cypress Hill, who, with House of Pain, were a part of the loosely-affiliated Soul Assassins posse, they found urban radio airplay an increasingly closed path, which affected album sales.
Third album
House of Pain abruptly broke up in 1996 after the release of their third album, Truth Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again, which featured guest appearances by rappers Sadat X of Brand Nubian, Guru of Gang Starr, producer/rapper Divine Styler and reggae singjay Cockni O'Dire (credited as the Scheme Team). On the release date of the album, Everlast announced his departure from the group.
Split, solo and current affairs
From this point on, the status of the group would seem to be in the past tense, though the members would continue their careers separately. Danny Boy would found an art company, DJ Lethal became a member of nu metal band Limp Bizkit, and Everlast would finally get multi-platinum solo fame in 1998. In that year his acoustic rock/blues-inflected Whitey Ford Sings the Blues album hit the charts, together with the single "What It's Like". In 2000, a feud between Everlast and rapper Eminem coincided with the gold-selling Eat at Whitey's, which had minor hits like "Black Jesus" and "Black Coffee", and featured a collaboration with Carlos Santana. After the sale of the Tommy Boy Records catalogue of master tapes to Warner Bros. Music, Everlast signed with Island/Def Jam, and released the solo LP White Trash Beautiful in 2004.
Later the same year Rhino Records, a subdivision of Warner Music, has released a hit collection, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, with singles from Everlast's early solo days, the House of Pain and his post-group solo efforts. Prior to the release, Everlast announced on his official message board that he was not endorsing the compilation album.
Founded by Danny Boy in early 2006, La Coka Nostra is a new project that has reunited him, Everlast and DJ Lethal for the first time since House of Pain's split. Other group members include Ill Bill of Non Phixion, and newcomers Slaine and Big Left.
Members
* Everlast
* Danny Boy
* DJ Lethal
Albums
House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics)
* Released: July 21, 1992
* Billboard 200 chart position: #14
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #16
* Singles: "Jump Around" & "Shamrocks and Shenanigans"
Same As It Ever Was
* Released: June 28, 1994
* Billboard 200 chart position: #12
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #12
* Singles: "On Point", "Who's The Man?" & "Word Is Bond"
Truth Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again
* Released: October 10, 1996
* Billboard 200 chart position: #47
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #31
* Singles: "Pass The Jinn" & "Fed Up"
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
* Released: February 10, 2004
* Billboard 200 chart position: #
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #
* Singles: -
Singles
* Jump Around / HOP Anthem (1992)
* Shamrocks & Shenanigans (US) (1992)
* Shamrocks & Shenanigans / Who's The Man (UK) (1992)
* Top O' The Morning To Ya (Remix) (1992)
* Who's The Man? (1993)
* Legend EP (US) (1994)
* On Point (1994)
* Over There (I Don't Care) (1994)
* It Ain't Crime / Word Is Bond (UK, CD 1/2) (1994)
* Legend / It Ain't A Crime (UK, CD 2/2) (1994)
* Word Is Bond / Legend 12" (1995)
* Pass The Jinn (1996)
* Fed Up / Heart Full Of Sorrow feat. Sadat X (1996)
* Fed Up (Remix feat. Guru) (1996)
Exclusive Soundtrack Contributions
* Judgment Night (1993) -- song with Helmet "Just Another Victim"
* Who's the Man (1993) -- song "Who's the Man"
* Eddie (1996) -- song "Punch Drunk"
* Jerky Boys (1996) -- song "Beef Jerky"
Jump Around
House of Pain Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin
I won't ever slack up, punk, you better back up
Try and play the role and yo, the whole crew'll act up
Get up, stand up (c'mon) c'mon, throw your hands up
If you've got the feeling, jump across the ceiling
Muggs lets the funk flow, someone's talking junk
Yo, I bust him in the eye, and then I'll take the punk's ho
Than there's cops at a Dunkin' Donuts shop
Sho' 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 seat and jump around
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump!
I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe
If your girl steps up, I'm smacking a ho
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 stepping to me, you'll get burned
'Cause I got lyrics, but you ain't got none
If you come to battle bring a shotgun (shotgun)
But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
Trying to step to me, you'll take your last breath
I got the skill, come get your fill
'Cause when I shoot the gift, I shoot to kill
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seat and jump around
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump!
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 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 yo and I might switch
It up, up and around, then buck, buck you down
Put out your head and then you wake up in the Dawn of the Dead
I'm coming to get ya, I'm coming to get ya
Spitting out lyrics, homie I'll wet ya
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seat and jump around
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump around (jump around)
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!
Jump!
Yo, this is dedicated to Joe "The Biter" Nicolo
Grab the Bozack, punk
The lyrics of House of Pain's "Jump Around" are about being ready to compete and win, not backing down or slacking off no matter what, and having fun while doing it. The opening lines "Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin / I came to win, battle me, that's a sin / I won't ever slack up, punk, you better back up" express the desire to win and the determination not to let anything or anyone get in the way. The following lines "Try and play the role and yo, the whole crew'll act up / Get up, stand up (c'mon) c'mon, throw your hands up" suggest that if anyone tries to challenge or disrespect the performer or their crew, they will not hesitate to fight back and defend themselves.
The chorus "Jump around" encourages everyone to let loose and have fun, to jump up and down, to move around, and to feel the music. The lines "Muggs lets the funk flow, someone's talking junk / Yo, I bust him in the eye, and then I'll take the punk's ho" imply that the performer is confident in their skills and is not afraid to confront or challenge anyone who tries to mess with them.
The second verse "I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe / If your girl steps up, I'm smacking a ho / Word to your moms, I came to drop bombs / I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms" compares the performer to a tennis player ready to serve and to John McEnroe's famous outbursts, asserts his power over women, and boasts about his lyrical skills. The final verse "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" asserts the performer's status and superiority, expresses his disdain for authority and law enforcement, and references the iconic action movie character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Overall, "Jump Around" is a high-energy and fun song that encourages listeners to get out of their seats and let loose, while also conveying a sense of confidence, competitiveness, and toughness.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin
Let's start this party, get ready to have some fun.
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin
I'm here to dominate, challenge me at your own risk.
I won't ever slack up, punk, you better back up
I won't let my guard down, don't try to test me.
Try and play the role and yo, the whole crew'll act up
If you act tough, the entire crew will retaliate.
Get up, stand up (c'mon) c'mon, throw your hands up
Get off your seat, put your hands up and join the party.
If you've got the feeling, jump across the ceiling
If you're feeling the music, jump around and have some fun.
Muggs lets the funk flow, someone's talking junk
The music is pumping and someone is talking trash.
Yo, I bust him in the eye, and then I'll take the punk's ho
I punched him in the eye and took his girlfriend, he deserves it.
Feelin', funkin', amps in the trunk and I got more rhymes
Feeling the music, the bass is pumping and I have more rhymes than most.
Than there's cops at a Dunkin' Donuts shop
I have a lot of rhymes, more than the number of cops at a donut shop.
Sho' nuff, I got props
I'm getting recognition and respect for my music.
From the kids on the Hill plus my mom and my pops
I'm respected by the kids in the neighborhood and even by my parents.
I came to get down, I came to get down
I'm here to have a good time, let's party.
So get out your seat and jump around
Get up, let loose and jump around with everyone else.
I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe
I'll beat you down just like John McEnroe dominates tennis matches.
If your girl steps up, I'm smacking a ho
If someone's girlfriend tries to mess with me, I'll hit her too.
Word to your moms, I came to drop bombs
I came to make an impact, to blow your mind away.
I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms
I have a lot of rhymes, more than the number of Psalms in the Bible.
And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
I've made a comeback just like the Prodigal Son in the Bible.
Anyone stepping to me, you'll get burned
Anyone who tries to challenge me will be defeated and humiliated.
'Cause I got lyrics, but you ain't got none
I have the lyrics, but you don't have any to compete with me.
If you come to battle bring a shotgun (shotgun)
If you want to compete with me, come prepared, even with a weapon.
But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
If you bring a weapon, you're stupid, because I'll fight you to the death.
Trying to step to me, you'll take your last breath
If you challenge me, it will be the last thing you do before you die.
I got the skill, come get your fill
I have the talent for this, come and see for yourself.
'Cause when I shoot the gift, I shoot to kill
When I rap, I give it my all, and I always dominate.
I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I'm the most talented and successful one among everyone.
I never eat a pig 'cause a pig is a cop
I don't eat pork because pigs are like cops, oppressive and corrupt.
Or better yet a Terminator, like Arnold Schwarzenegger
I'm strong and unstoppable, like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator movies.
Try to play me out like as if my name was Sega
Don't underestimate me, I'm not just a game like Sega.
But I ain't going out like no punk bitch
I won't be outdone or humiliated like a coward, I'll fight back.
Get used to one style and yo and I might switch
Don't get too comfortable with my style, I might switch it up on you.
It up, up and around, then buck, buck you down
I'll move around quickly and take you down with gunfire.
Put out your head and then you wake up in the Dawn of the Dead
I'll shoot you in the head and you'll wake up as a zombie in the movie Dawn of the Dead.
I'm coming to get ya, I'm coming to get ya
I'm coming after you, I won't rest until I defeat you.
Spitting out lyrics, homie I'll wet ya
I'm rapping my rhymes and I'm ready to soak you like a wet towel.
Jump up, jump up and get down
Jump around with everyone and have a great time.
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! (Everybody jump)
Let's all jump together and have fun.
Yo, this is dedicated to Joe "The Biter" Nicolo
This song is dedicated to Joe Nicolo who is known to bite people.
Grab the Bozack, punk
I don't like you and I'm telling you to grab your crotch in a disrespectful way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Muggerod, Kal Mann, Erik Schrody, David Appell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RussianRooney
Мне 47 лет. Я русский. Россия.
От этого хита у меня до сих пор как будто вдохновение и сил прибавляется в миллионы раз. Аж по коже проходит волна энергии!
Томми Бой рекордз.
У меня до сих пор есть старый компакт диск. Были ещё ребята. Lords of Brooklyn. Они тоже с ирландской темой.
Вообще мне очень-очень нравится хип-хоп культура и рэп на американском английском языке.
Что афроамериканцев и белых как эти.
Главное, чтобы был талант. Лирики много и качественной, точной времени и духу. Правдивой. И конечно же музыка должна быть подобной. Которая аж тянет в танец.
Латинский рэп мне вообще не нравится. Они слишком жестокие. И для мигрантов и других латинос.
Они не будут популярны во всём Мире.
Только американский английский язык должен быть у рэп музыки.
Эххх. Сейчас уже нет такого.... Золотая эпоха рэпа прошла. Очень очень жалко.
@yagottawanna25
I am 60 years old and when my daughter was planning her wedding she asked me if I had any song requests for the reception and this was my first request. This definitely got the reception hopping... everyone was up Jumping Around ... so much fun.
@leous3952
Thank you for your service. Keeping alive this music nowadays is difficult.
@jeremy3428
jump jump jump jump jump
@tarikjammal6778
My 8 year old played at her entry tournament in softball!!!
@waldekwachnicki9768
Do it again,you man!
@mihatomsic9896
the whole club was shaking on this song in nineties in my town 💪💪💥💥💥🤪
@rogerlambert9316
This song has been around for 30 years. This really stood the test of time. It just never gets old.
@johnkenny6600
Yep. Still kicking to it, and I’m a middle aged Irish man. But this was the shit back in the day!
@xsoggyx73
OMG now I feel really old. 30 years
@Karol_thenightmare_rutkowski
@@johnkenny6600 That's ok, the age doesn't really matter. Just remember that because somebody is quite old and doesn't do things he used to do in his prime means he doesn't have enough energy or motivation for it💪. Cheers.