Jump5 was a popular U.S. Christian Dance-pop group who got their start in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Jump5 was a popular U.S. Christian Dance-pop group who got their start in 1999 in Nashville, TN and later signed onto Sparrow Records in 2001. They established themselves via Radio Disney, having a string of #1 Radio Disney hits before Raven and Hilary Duff started ruling the charts. In 2005, Jump5 temporarily recorded independently through self-established Nevaeh Records, and then signed with Slanted Records in 2007. Over their career, Jump5 sold over 1.4 million records.
The original lineup consisted of Chris Fedun, Brandon Hargest, Brittany Hargest, Libby Hodges, and Lesley Moore. In early 2004, Libby Hodges left to go back to a "normal life" and trial member Natasha Noack filled in for Libby during the 2004 Radio Disney Spring Thing Tour. Contrary to the group's name, there were only 4 members in the band from summer 2004 until they disbanded in 2007:
Chris Fedun (born January 14, 1986)
Brandon Hargest (born March 17, 1987)
Brittany Hargest (born August 2, 1988)
Lesley Moore (born October 15, 1986)

The band officially disbanded Sunday, December 16, 2007. They performed their final concert at the Rocketown Center in Nashville, Tennessee; performing with former member Libby Hodges.

Mind Your Head
Jump5 Lyrics

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(Verse 1:)
You wanna be in the headline
Your name in black and white
You wanna go for the big time
Can't shake the feeling
You wanna walk in the limelight
And take the road by storm
You wanna reach for the highlight

And be the new thing

(Pre-chorus 1:)
I told you from the start
There's nothing wrong with what you said
But deep inside my heart
I wanna tell you

(Chorus:)
Mind your head
Get out of bed
Don't realize your own demise
You gotta redefine your state of mind
So take as read
The word has said you gotta mind you head

(Verse 2:)
You wanna be with the best of and Hollywood in name
Somebody nobody heard of
Who made the big time
You wanna see what ya can do
When running side by side
You wanna know will ya get through
And make the headline

(Pre-chorus 2:)
But if you want to learn
Then everything will be alright
Take on what's in the word
Don't let it feed you

(Chorus:)
Mind your head
Get out of bed
Don't realize your own demise
You gotta redefine
Your state of mind
So take as read
The word has said
You gotta mind you head
Get out of bed
Don't realize your own demise
You gotta re-define
Your state of mind
So take as read
The word has said
You gotta mind your head

You gotta mind your head

(Bridge:)
I try to tell you how it is
But you still disagree
When will you ever see
How faithfullness should be

Mind your head, realize

Be in the headline
Go for the big time
Walk in the limelight

Be in the headline
Go for the big time
Walk In the limelight

(Chorus:)
Mind your head
Get out of bed
Don't realize your own demise
You gotta redefine
Your state of mind
So take as read
The word has said
You gotta mind you head
Get out of bed
Don't realize your own demise
You gotta re-define
Your state of mind
So take as read
The word has said

You gotta mind your head
You gotta mind, you gotta mind, you gotta mind your head

Overall Meaning

The song "Mind Your Head" by Jump5 is an upbeat and catchy tune that advises listeners to be mindful of their ambitions and prioritize their well-being. The lyrics talk about the desire to be famous and successful, but the importance of not losing oneself in the process. In the first verse, the singer talks about wanting to be in the headlines and walk in the limelight, but also wanting to be the new thing and reach the highlight. The pre-chorus remarks on telling the person that there's nothing wrong with their goals, but deep down they need to start taking care of themselves.

The chorus emphasizes the need to "mind your head" and "redefine your state of mind" in order to avoid one's own demise. The second verse talks about chasing fame and wanting to see if one can make it in the headlines, but urges the listener to take everything in the world as a lesson and not let it consume them. The singer hopes that the person will see how faithfulness should be and realize the balance between ambition and self-care. The chorus is repeated twice more, ending the song with a final plea to mind your head.

Line by Line Meaning

You wanna be in the headline
You desire to make it to the front pages of newspapers or magazines.

Your name in black and white
You want your name printed in plain black and white for everyone to see and recognize.

You wanna go for the big time
You aim to achieve great success in your chosen field.

Can't shake the feeling
You can't seem to get rid of or ignore this strong emotion you are experiencing.

You wanna walk in the limelight
You desire to constantly bask in the attention and admiration of others.

And take the road by storm
You want to make a powerful and successful entrance or impact on your journey or career.

You wanna reach for the highlight
You want to work towards achieving the greatest or most important achievement in your field.

And be the new thing
You want to be the fresh, innovative, and exciting new presence in your industry.

I told you from the start
I have advised you about this since the beginning.

There's nothing wrong with what you said
There is nothing inherently problematic with your words or desires.

But deep inside my heart
However, in my heart, I feel that there is something more to consider.

I wanna tell you
I want to communicate this idea to you clearly.

Mind your head
Be cautious and aware of your thoughts and actions.

Get out of bed
Wake up and take control of your life.

Don't realize your own demise
Don't let your own actions or desires lead to your downfall.

You gotta redefine your state of mind
You need to revise or adjust the way you think and approach life.

So take as read
Understand completely and unquestioningly.

The word has said you gotta mind you head
This message has been repeated, and it is critical that you pay attention to it.

You wanna be with the best of and Hollywood in name
You want to be associated with the top names and individuals in your field, particularly in the entertainment industry.

Somebody nobody heard of
You aspire to be the next big thing or somebody that people haven't discovered yet.

Who made the big time
You want to be among those who have achieved great success in your chosen field.

You wanna see what ya can do
You want to test yourself and see what you are capable of.

When running side by side
When competing or working alongside others.

You wanna know will ya get through
You want to find out if you have what it takes to succeed.

But if you want to learn
However, if you are open to learning,

Then everything will be alright
You will be able to weather and overcome any obstacles or difficulties.

Take on what's in the word
Take heed of the lessons and advice that have been shared with you.

Don't let it feed you
Don't let your desires and ambitions consume or control you.

I try to tell you how it is
I attempt to convey the reality of the situation to you.

But you still disagree
However, you persist in your own beliefs, despite what I have told you.

When will you ever see
When will you come to understand or accept?