Florida-born brothers Michael, Soni, and Larry Johnson (better known as Maurice Starr) formed Jonzun Crew in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981, with Gordy Worthy and Steve Thorpe filling out the lineup for different stretches of the group's existence. Starr and Michael would gain further notoriety for helping to bring New Edition and New Kids on the Block to the world; Michael (who continued using Jonzun as his last name) also went solo for a brief period on A&M, in addition to working on several other artists' releases.
Jonzun Crew's most famous tracks, “Pack Jam”, "Space Is The Place" and “Space Cowboy” are from the group's debut album Lost in Space (1983). Other notable tracks include “We are the Jonzun Crew” and “Ground Control.” The Jonzun Crew sound was particularly unique due to the fact that all the synthesizer parts were played live as opposed to sequence, and despite using drum machine hits in their tracks, most of their songs used a live drummer as the main drum track, giving their songs a unique groove and swing compared to most electro music of the era. Their last album was Cosmic Love in 1990.
Pack Jam
Jonzun Crew Lyrics
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Look out, pack jam
Look out,
Pack jam
Look out, pack jam
Look out, look out
Pack jam.
P-a-see-k-t-a-m, pack jam
Look out - pack tam
Look out
Pack tam
Look out, look out
Pack jam.
P-a-see-k-j-a-m, pack jam
Look out. p-a-see-k-j-a-m
Pack it
Pack it in and jam it
Pack jam
Pack it in and jam it.
Pack it
Pack it in and jam it
Pack jam
Pack it in and jam it.
Pack it
Pack it in and jam it
Pack jam
Pack it in and jam it.
Pack it
Pack it in and jam it
Pack jam
Pack it in and jam it.
Pack jam
You better look out for the ovc
The outer space visual communicator.
Look out
Pack jam, look out
Pack jam, look out
Pack jam
Look out
Pack jam, look out
Pack jam.
P-a-see-k-j-a-m
Pack jam, p-a-see-k-j-a-m
Pack jam
Look out,
Pack jam
Look out, pack jam
Look out, pack jam
Look out.
The lyrics to Jonzun Crew’s song "Pack Jam" seem to be a call to action to "pack it in and jam it." The repetition of "Pack jam" throughout the song, paired with the instructions to "look out," convey a sense of urgency and excitement. The lyrics also include a reference to the "outer space visual communicator" and warning to "look out for the ovc." This could be interpreted as a nod to science fiction and the possibilities of the future. It could also suggest the idea of breaking through boundaries and exploring new frontiers.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of music and the power it has to bring people together. The repeated phrase “pack it in and jam it” could be a call to create something new and exciting simply by coming together and letting the music flow. The song's upbeat and energetic tone further emphasizes this sentiment and encourages listeners to join the "pack jam" and have some fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack jam
Get ready for a full and energetic gathering
Look out, pack jam
Be cautious of the lively and bustling gathering
Look out,
Be aware
P-a-see-k-j-a-m, pack jam.
Spelling out the name of the event, which is pack jam
P-a-see-k-t-a-m, pack jam
An alternate spelling of the event's name
Pack tam
Shortened version of the name of the event
Look out, look out
Be extremely vigilant and alert
Pack it
Bring everything necessary
Pack it in and jam it
Get ready to have fun and let loose
You better look out for the ovc
Be wary of the outer space visual communicator, which refers to a possible alien presence
Pack jam, look out
Once again, cautioning to be aware of the lively gathering
P-a-see-k-j-a-m, pack jam
Spelling out the name of the event once more
Pack jam, p-a-see-k-j-a-m
Repetition of the event's name
Look out, pack jam
Reminder to be cautious
Look out, pack jam
Another reminder to be alert
Look out.
Final warning to take heed
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON, MICHAEL JOHNSON, MICHAEL EDWIN JOHNSON
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@valeriewright1169
Who's listening in 2024? This was my skating and dancing JAM back in the day!!!!!!!!!
@deshaunwhite777
@valeriewright1169 2023 🥳🎉🎉🎉
@ladyewo6778
2024
@henrygoodson2634
I was about 11 or 12 when this came out I'm 52 today still sounds good after all these years.
@draygo1766
Same here, 13ys old McKibben elementary, Whittier Calif. The Album was White. ☺
@pattifanalwayz7388
We are the same age
@francespatterson5134
Same here. I'm 52 and we played this on the school bus
@dalefacundus2705
How? I was 12 and I'm only 49. I do age well though
@ananahicks2905
Same age …I was tooo shy to dance but this JAM would POSSES ME
@avia4281
Just turned 50 back at rosemont middle school was b-boying and won the talent show next i became a DJ now in Hong Kong searching for these old jams to get the party rocking for my Cantonese and Mandarin brothas and sistas!