Jump for Joy
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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I lost my way
On a lazy day
And before too long
I was missing you
It's been a while, maybe 20 weeks
Since we were here
And I was kissing you
You're on my mind, always
Won't be long, just days
And we'll meet under a sky that's made for two

I'll jump for joy
When I see you baby
I'll jump for joy
When I see you baby
I'll jump for joy

Over sea of green
There's a distant dream
But it feels more real
As the days move on
And it's good to know, that even though
We're far apart
The heart grows strong

I think of you, always
Won't be long, just days
And you'll find me right here where we were before

I know that the distance between us doesn't matter
I hope you feel the same until we decide it's time
That 5000 miles is too much space in the middle
And we've got to get together
So I can really call you mine





I'll jump for joy
When I see you baby

Overall Meaning

In "Jump for Joy" by Jamie Cullum, the singer talks about missing someone special and eagerly anticipating their impending reunion. The first verse mentions that the singer lost his way on a lazy day and soon found himself thinking about this person he misses. He remarks that it's been a while since they were together and even recalls how long it's been - approximately 20 weeks. He also mentions kissing them, indicating that they are likely romantic partners.


The chorus ("I'll jump for joy when I see you baby") serves as the central refrain of the song, expressing the singer's elation at the thought of their reunion. He can't wait to see this person again and jump for joy when he does. In the second verse, he acknowledges that they are currently far apart (perhaps even on different continents, as indicated by the line "over sea of green"), but suggests that distance only makes the heart grow stronger. He again references that they'll be together soon and extends the song's sense of anticipation.


The bridge of the song ("I know that the distance between us doesn't matter...") is a bit of a departure from the rest of the lyrics, as it's more spoken-word and serves as a declaration of the singer's commitment to this person. He admits that 5000 miles is quite a distance to traverse, but expresses hope that they're both on the same page when it comes to wanting to be together.


Overall, "Jump for Joy" is a sweet and upbeat song about missing someone special and looking forward to a soon-to-come reunion.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost my way
I became lost and disoriented


On a lazy day
On a day where I lacked motivation or energy


And before too long
After a short amount of time had passed


I was missing you
I felt a strong desire to be with you


It's been a while, maybe 20 weeks
It has been a considerable amount of time, approximately 20 weeks


Since we were here
Since we have been in this specific location


And I was kissing you
And we were sharing physical affection


You're on my mind, always
You occupy my thoughts frequently


Won't be long, just days
It will not be much longer, only a few days


And we'll meet under a sky that's made for two
We will reunite in a romantic location


I'll jump for joy
I will be extremely happy


When I see you baby
Upon seeing you


Over sea of green
Above a vast landscape of greenery


There's a distant dream
There is an idealistic vision in the distance


But it feels more real
It becomes more tangible


As the days move on
With the passing of time


And it's good to know, that even though
It is comforting to know that despite


We're far apart
We are physically separated


The heart grows strong
Our emotional connection becomes stronger


I think of you, always
You are always in my thoughts


And you'll find me right here where we were before
When we reunite, I will be in the same place as before


I know that the distance between us doesn't matter
I understand that our physical distance does not diminish our emotional connection


I hope you feel the same until we decide it's time
I hope you share this sentiment until we can be together


That 5000 miles is too much space in the middle
The distance between us is too great


And we've got to get together
We must unite


So I can really call you mine
So I can claim you as my own




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