The track pays homage to Technotronc and Ya Kid K’s 1989 smash hit of the same name, which it was included in the first Space Jam movie.
The track was first previewed on June 9, 2021, when the film’s second official trailer was released.
Pump Up The Jam
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Just trust me
I ain't listening coach
For the oop, for the, for the alley-oop, I got you
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, catch the slam, yeah
Do it for my fans, all I see is flashin' cam, yeah
Doing what I want, you only doin' what you can (huh)
Pump up the jam, got the world in my hand (yeah)
Pump up the jam, that was all in the plan (yeah)
Pump up the jam, shoot the J on your man, uh (swish)
Finger roll jelly like jam, ayy
How I end up in Space Jam? Ayy (how?)
My Jordan's, they be Space Jams, ayy (my Jordan's)
This a spaceship, not a Lamb, ayy
I just crossed over your mans, ayy
Did it in front of her friends, ayy (yo)
Why they keep playing my right side
When the ball in my left hand? Yeah
Why they keep playing my right side
When the ball in my left hand? Yeah
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, catch the slam, yeah
Do it for my fans, all I see is flashin' cam, yeah
Doing what I want, you only doin' what you can (huh)
I'm in outer space, I don't even think that I'm gon' land, yeah (whoa)
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, that's a slam, yeah (bow)
Dunk like LeBron but I shoot like Durant, yeah (bow)
Only ten seconds, I'm 'gon shoot, they think I can't, huh? (Oh)
What? I'm 'gon shoot, they think I can't (ten seconds left and triggers in, James, two seconds
(One second, for the win, LeBron James delivers)
(That's a winner)
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, that's a slam, yeah
Dunk like LeBron but I shoot like Durant, yeah
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, that's a slam, yeah
Pump up the jam, pump-pump-pump up the jam
(Blocked by James)
In the first verse of "Pump Up The Jam" by Lil Uzi Vert, he expresses confidence in his abilities and how he doesn't pay attention to those who try to coach or limit him. He claims to have the skill to execute an alley-oop pass effortlessly, implying his supreme physical ability. The chorus is all about achieving fame, doing what he wants, and not limiting himself like others do. He brags about being in outer space and having the world in his hand, and he also mentions the 1996 movie "Space Jam" with a reference to his Air Jordan sneakers. The second verse relates to basketball, with references to NBA champions LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He suggests that his abilities are akin to both players, that he can score like Durant and dunk like James. In the end, he says "pump up the jam" repeatedly, culminating in a successful slam dunk like James' iconic jump.
The lyrics of "Pump Up the Jam" by Lil Uzi Vert were shared in April 2021 along with the release of a music video for the song. The song was produced by TM88 and Wheezy, who are well-known hip-hop producers, and it's widely believed to be a single from Lil Uzi Vert's upcoming album, "Forever Young." The song is characterized by its energetic, fast-paced beat and Lil Uzi Vert's confident lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I got it
I understand the situation and I have everything under control
Just trust me
Believe in me and my abilities to handle the situation
I ain't listening coach
I am independent and do not take orders or advice from anyone else
For the oop, for the, for the alley-oop, I got you
I will be ready to catch the basketball when you pass it to me for a high-flying slam dunk
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, catch the slam, yeah
Let's get the party started and execute a spectacular basketball play where I jump high and slam the ball through the hoop
Do it for my fans, all I see is flashin' cam, yeah
I'm performing for my supporters, who are eagerly taking photos and videos of this exciting moment
Doing what I want, you only doin' what you can (huh)
I am free to pursue my goals and dreams, while others may be limited by their capabilities and circumstances
I'm in outer space, I don't even think that I'm gon' land, yeah (whoa)
I feel like I'm soaring to new heights, exceeding my own expectations, and breaking through barriers
Pump up the jam, got the world in my hand (yeah)
I am confident and powerful, able to control and dominate the situation at hand
Pump up the jam, that was all in the plan (yeah)
This successful outcome was intended and expected, part of my grand scheme and strategy
Pump up the jam, shoot the J on your man, uh (swish)
I make the shot with ease, sinking the ball through the hoop uncontested
Finger roll jelly like jam, ayy
I perform a graceful and stylish basketball move, rolling the ball off my fingertips and into the basket
How I end up in Space Jam? Ayy
I am so skilled and talented that I feel like I am part of the classic basketball movie Space Jam
My Jordan's, they be Space Jams, ayy (my Jordan's)
I wear the same kind of shoes as the iconic basketball player Michael Jordan in the movie Space Jam
This a spaceship, not a Lamb, ayy
I am so extravagant and unique that I compare myself to a futuristic spacecraft rather than a typical car
I just crossed over your mans, ayy
I perform another flashy basketball maneuver, dribbling past the defender with ease
Did it in front of her friends, ayy (yo)
I show off my skills and embarrass the defender in front of witnesses
Why they keep playing my right side
When the ball in my left hand? Yeah
My opponents are underestimating me by focusing on my weaker side, even though I can still make successful plays with my left hand
Pump up the jam, alley-oop, that's a slam, yeah (bow)
I am ready and excited to catch the ball in mid-air and powerfully slam it through the hoop
Dunk like LeBron but I shoot like Durant, yeah (bow)
I am versatile and skilled at both dunking like the famous basketball player LeBron James and shooting like another famous player, Kevin Durant
Only ten seconds, I'm 'gon shoot, they think I can't, huh? (Oh)
There is not much time left in the game, but I am confident that I can still make the winning shot despite my opponents' doubts
What? I'm 'gon shoot, they think I can't (ten seconds left and triggers in, James, two seconds
I am determined to prove my doubters wrong and take the final shot, just like the famous basketball player LeBron James did in a memorable game-winning shot with just two seconds remaining
(One second, for the win, LeBron James delivers)
(That's a winner)
I succeed in making the game-winning shot, just like LeBron James did in an iconic moment, cementing my status as a winner
Pump up the jam, pump-pump-pump up the jam
(Blocked by James)
I celebrate my victory and pump up the energy and excitement of the crowd, despite being blocked by an opponent at the end of the game
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Symere Woods, Terrell Greenlee, Ben Saint Fort, Robert Elijah III Fairfax
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@massa1513
Uzi saying "huh, what?" >>> every single piece of art ever made
@aquaalmotiondesigns
Cringe
@ddrossyd8887
@@aquaalmotiondesigns nahh
@MrMoose-fl6rm
Ya dig? -juice wrld
@lazarradunovic6109
@@aquaalmotiondesigns your beat is basic and trash, who tf are you calling cringe lmao
@jeremysantos4753
Yo, cochise, weh dem a seh?
@MadMatt9007
See this is the old uzi style we all love
@myboiii541
heeeeeelllllllll yeahhh
@ballshd6884
It’s actually not like old Uzi but has similarities
@dr3474
Aye he actually went crazy here this sound good for a movie soundtrack