Jump
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Lyrics


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I get up, and nothin' ever gets me down
You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
And I know, baby, just how you feel
You got to roll with the punches and get what's real

Can't you see me standin' here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Can't you see what I mean?

Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead an' jump, jump
Go ahead and jump, jump

Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been?
You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin

So can't you see me standing here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Can't you see what I mean?

Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead jump, jump
Go ahead and just jump, jump
Knock yourself up

Can't you see me standin' here
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Can't you see what I mean?

Might as well jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead jump, jump
Go ahead and jump baby, jump

Come on jump, jump
Might as well jump, jump
Go ahead Knock yourself up, jump
Go ahead and jump, jump




Come on and jump, jump
Jump

Overall Meaning

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band's song "Jump" is a cover of the popular song by Van Halen. The song was released in 1983 as part of the album "1984". The lyrics of the song are an anthem of encouragement for someone going through a tough time. The opening lines, "I get up, and nothin' ever gets me down / You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around," suggest that the singer has been through tough times before and is urging the listener to persevere. The chorus line "Might as well jump" is a metaphor for taking risks and jumping into life headfirst.


The second verse continues this theme of encouragement, with the singer telling the listener to begin if they don't know how to start. The lines "Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been? / You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin" emphasizes the importance of taking that first step, even when it's scary.


The chorus lines "Can't you see me standin' here / I got my back against the record machine" suggest a sense of defiance and rebellion. The record machine could represent the music industry or societal expectations, and the singer is standing up against it. The repeated lines "I ain't the worst that you've seen / Can't you see what I mean?" suggest a sense of self-assuredness and confidence.


Overall, the song "Jump" is an uplifting anthem that encourages the listener to take risks and not be afraid to jump into life. The lyrics suggest that even when times are tough, there is always a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I get up, and nothin' ever gets me down
I am a resilient person who does not allow the challenges of life to bring me down.


You got it tough, I've seen the toughest around
I understand that you may be facing difficult circumstances, but I have seen others go through equally challenging situations.


And I know, baby, just how you feel
I empathize with your situation and can relate to your feelings.


You got to roll with the punches and get what's real
In order to overcome the challenges you face, you must adapt to them and focus on what truly matters.


Can't you see me standin' here
I am physically present and visible to you.


I got my back against the record machine
I am in a position where I cannot easily move, positioned against a large machine.


I ain't the worst that you've seen
Despite my own limitations and challenges, there are others who have faced more difficult circumstances.


Can't you see what I mean?
Do you understand my perspective and point of view?


Might as well jump, jump
In the face of difficulties, it might be best to take bold and decisive action.


Go ahead an' jump, jump
You have my permission, and I encourage you, to take a leap of faith and try something new.


Hey, you! Hey baby, how you been?
Hello, how are you doing?


You say you don't know, you won't know until you begin
You feel unsure or uncertain about something, but you won't know the outcome or your feelings until you try.


Go ahead jump, jump
I encourage you to take that leap of faith and try something new or challenging.


Knock yourself up
Put in all of your effort and energy into what you're doing and aim for success.


Go ahead and jump, jump
Take action and make the most of the opportunities presented to you.


Come on and jump, jump
I am urging you to act and take the necessary risks to achieve success.


Jump
Take action, be bold, and don't be afraid to take risks.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH

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Comments from YouTube:

Manny Garza

FREAKIN AWESOME !!! Dave you really out did yourself coming up with this one LOL Wooo hoooo kick off them dancing shoes and boogie with those banjo boys!!!

Jeff Lynn

I love putting different spins on cover tunes so this is great!

Amaroq64

I heard this on the radio years ago. I heard that the story behind this was he got into a big disagreement with the band and they parted ways, and singing this as Bluegrass was his way to give Van Halen the middle finger. Either way it's fucking hilarious that this exists!

Send Me An Angel

this is the closest thing we have to Van Halen- unplugged. hell it would be awesome if with the new plans for VH with 2011, they could squeeze in an unplugged album, EVH can do all that crazy ass shit EASILY with an acoustic, listen to "spanish fly!"

Owen Walker

it does make sense since there are some videos of them doing some songs unplugged on itunes... i forget what it was for but they did a few songs like that

Aljoshaaa

awesome rendition, pitty they didnt go with harmony bluegrass singin

sdh568

he plays the fuck out of that part!!!

WKHalford

I love Van Halen,and I like bluegrass. But...something DLR fans and Sammy Hagar can't deny is that Sammy would have NEVER committed such heresy with a classic VH song.

Ken Steiger

WKHalford Are you SERIOUS??? This is fucking GREAT!!!!!!!!

fozzaKalabbula

And he would have been wrong, cause this is fucking amazing. Hagar is boring as fuck.

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