Formed in 1994, Limp Bizkit became popular playing in the Jacksonville underground music scene in the late 1990s, and signed with Flip Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, which released their debut album, Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$ (1997). The band achieved mainstream success with their second and third studio albums, Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000), although this success was marred by a series of controversies surrounding their performances at Woodstock '99 and the 2001 Big Day Out festival.
Shortly after the release of Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, Limp Bizkit went on a hiatus while Fred Durst recovered from being crucified by Slipknot. Borland left the group in 2001, but Durst, Rivers, Otto and Lethal continued to record and tour with guitarist Mike Smith. Following the release of their album, Results May Vary (2003), Borland rejoined the band and recorded The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005) with Durst, Rivers, Lethal and drummer Sammy Siegler before entering a hiatus. In 2009, the band reunited with Borland playing guitar and began touring, culminating with the recording of the album Gold Cobra (2011), after which they left Interscope and later signed with Cash Money Records. In 2014, a sixth studio album, Stampede of the Disco Elephants, was to be released but remained in development hell. Eventually, a new album called STILL SUCKS was recorded with all of the original band members and released digitally only in October 2021.
Fred Durst grew up in Jacksonville, where he took an interest in breakdancing, hip hop, punk rock and heavy metal. He began to rap, skate, beatbox and deejay. While mowing lawns and working as a tattoo artist, he developed an idea for a band that combined elements of rock and hip hop. Durst played with three other bands, Split 26, Malachi Sage, which were unsuccessful, and 10 Foot Shindig, which Durst left to form a new band. Durst told Sam Rivers, the bassist for Malachi Sage, "You need to quit this band and start a band with me that's like this: rappin' and rockin'." Rivers suggested that his cousin, John Otto, who was studying jazz drumming at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and playing in local avant garde bands, become their drummer. Durst, Rivers and Otto jammed and wrote three songs together, and Wes Borland later joined as a guitarist.
Durst named the band Limp Bizkit because he wanted a name that would repel listeners. According to Durst, "The name is there to turn people's heads away. A lot of people pick up the disc and go, 'Limp Bizkit. Oh, they must suck.' Those are the people that we don't even want listening to our music." Other names that were considered by Durst included Gimp Disco, Split Dickslit, Bitch Piglet, and Blood Fart. Every record label that showed an interest in the band pressured its members to change its name. Limp Bizkit developed a cult following in the underground music scene, particularly at the Milk Bar, an underground punk club in Jacksonville. The band's local popularity was such that Sugar Ray, who had a major label contract, opened for a then-unsigned Limp Bizkit at Velocity with hip hop group Funkdoobiest. Milkbar owner, Danny Wimmer, stated that Limp Bizkit "had the biggest draw for a local band. They went from playing [for] ten people to eight hundred within months. Fred ... was always marketing the band. He would go to record stores and get people involved, he was in touch with high schools." However, the band knew that to achieve national success, they would have to distinguish themselves in their live performances. Attracting crowds by word of mouth, the band gave energetic live performances, covering George Michael's "Faith" and Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and featuring Borland in bizarre costumes. Borland's theatrical rock style was the primary attraction for many concert attendees.
Jump Around
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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Let me begin
I came to win
Battle me that's a sin
I won't tear the sack up
Punk you'd better back up
Try and play the role and the whole crew will act up
Get up, stand up, come on!
If you've got the feeling jump across the ceiling
Muggs is a funk fest, someone's talking junk
Yo, I'll bust em in the eye
And then I'll take the punks home
Feel it, funk it
Amps it are junking
And I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunking
Donuts shop
Sure 'nuff I got props from the kids on the Hill
Plus my mom and my pops
I came to get down
I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
I'll serve your ass like John MacEnroe
If your girl steps up, I'm smacking the hoe
Word to your moms I came to drop bombs
I got more rhymes than the bible's got psalms
And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
Anyone stepping to me you'll get burned
Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
So if you come to battle bring a shotgun
But if you do you're a fool, cause I duel to the death
Try and step to me you'll take your last breath
I gots the skill, come get your fill
Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill
I came to get down
I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I never eat a pig cause a pig is a cop
Or better yet a terminator
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Try'n to play me out like as if my name was Sega
But I ain't going out like no punk bitch
Get used to one style and you know I might switch
It up up and around, then buck buck you down
Put out your head then you wake up in the Dawn of the Dead
I'm coming to get ya, coming to get ya
Spitting out lyrics homie I'll wet ya
I came to get down
I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump around
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump
Yo, this is dedicated
To Joe, da flava, Dakota
Grag yo bozac, punk
The song "Jump Around" by Limp Bizkit is a cover of House of Pain's 1992 hit song of the same title. The song is about asserting oneself and winning over the competition. The lyrics begin with Fred Durst stating that he is here to win and anyone who tries to compete with him will need to deal with his entire crew. He asserts his dominance and warns others to back off or they will face the consequences. The song is full of energy and encourages listeners to jump and dance along. In the second verse, Durst compares himself to John McEnroe, a controversial and aggressive tennis player, and threatens to handle anyone who tries to stand in his way. The song finishes with Durst boasting about his skills and ability to switch things up, all while paying tribute to his friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack it up, pack it in
Let's get this show on the road, we're about to start something big
Let me begin
I want to start this off with my own energy and enthusiasm
I came to win
I'm not here to mess around, I'm playing to win
Battle me that's a sin
If you challenge me, you're making a huge mistake
I won't tear the sack up
I'll keep things under control and won't let things get out of hand
Punk you'd better back up
If you want to avoid getting messed up, you need to stay away from me
Try and play the role and the whole crew will act up
If you try to act tough, you're going to have to deal with more than just me
Get up, stand up, come on!
Let's get everyone involved, let's get this party started
Come on, throw your hands up
Get involved, get excited, let's do this
If you've got the feeling jump across the ceiling
If you're feeling it, let loose and get wild
Muggs is a funk fest, someone's talking junk
The music is awesome, but someone is talking trash and needs to be dealt with
Yo, I'll bust em in the eye
I'm going to knock that person out if they don't quit talking junk
And then I'll take the punks home
After I rough them up, they'll be going home with their tails between their legs
Feel it, funk it
Enjoy the music, get lost in the vibe
Amps it are junking
The music is getting louder, more intense
And I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunking
I've got more lyrics than you can handle, and I'm not even trying
Donuts shop
This line is nonsensical and doesn't really have a meaning
Sure 'nuff I got props from the kids on the Hill
I'm getting recognized and respected by people in the music scene
Plus my mom and my pops
Even my parents are supportive of my music career
I came to get down
I'm here to party and have a good time
So get out your seats and jump around
I want everyone to let loose and start jumping and dancing
Jump around
This is what I want everyone to do - jump around!
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Let's do this, let's get crazy and really get into it
I'll serve your ass like John MacEnroe
I'll destroy you just like John McEnroe would on the tennis court
If your girl steps up, I'm smacking the hoe
If anyone gets in my way, they'll get hit hard, even if it's your girlfriend
Word to your moms I came to drop bombs
I'm here to make a big impact and show everyone what I'm capable of
I got more rhymes than the bible's got psalms
I've got an incredible number of lyrics and I'm a true master of my craft
And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
I've come back after being away and I'm more powerful than ever
Anyone stepping to me you'll get burned
If you try to come at me, you're going to regret it
Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
I'm a true lyricist and you can't compete with me
So if you come to battle bring a shotgun
If you want to try to challenge me, you better be ready for a fight
But if you do you're a fool, cause I duel to the death
If you try to come at me, you're going to lose badly
Try and step to me you'll take your last breath
If you really want to face me, you're putting your life in danger
I gots the skill, come get your fill
I'm incredibly talented and I'm ready to show off what I can do
Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill
I don't mess around - when I attack, I go for the kill
I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top
I'm the best of the best and I won't settle for anything less
I never eat a pig cause a pig is a cop
I'm a rebel and I don't trust the authorities
Or better yet a terminator
I'm like a machine and I'll keep going and going
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Comparing myself to Arnold Schwarzenegger, who played the Terminator in movies
Try'n to play me out like as if my name was Sega
People are trying to underestimate me, but I won't let them treat me like an outdated gaming console
But I ain't going out like no punk bitch
I'm not going to let anyone push me around or make me look bad
Get used to one style and you know I might switch
I'm versatile and I might decide to switch up my style at any moment
It up up and around, then buck buck you down
I'm taking things to the next level and then finishing things off with a bang
Put out your head then you wake up in the Dawn of the Dead
If you mess with me, you're going to feel like you're in a horror movie and come face-to-face with zombies
I'm coming to get ya, coming to get ya
I'm ready to take on anyone who wants to try me
Spitting out lyrics homie I'll wet ya
I'm a lyrical genius and I'll blow your mind with my skills
Yo, this is dedicated
I want to give a shoutout and show some love to some important people
To Joe, da flava, Dakota
These are people who are important to me and who have supported me
Grag yo bozac, punk
This line is nonsensical and doesn't really have a meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Muggerod, Kal Mann, Erik Schrody, David Appell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gloc Nine
Thank you so much Fred! Grand Salute Fred!
Gloc Nine
Buti i know you have a Espirito;I gave you My {(PITO.SEVEN.Sietə{(07})MR:DUST!
Marlon Rodriguez
Recordando la vieja escuela.
🌻Flower Boy🌻
God Freddy D fuckin shreds it on this cover they need a studio version cover
Big Tommo
They did one on three dollar bill y’all didn’t they?
🌻Flower Boy🌻
@Big Tommo No thats Faith
Chris Jones
Fun fact: the DJ for Limp Bizkit actually is the DJ for the band made the song jump around named House of Pain.
Bill Knight
Man those were the days, now look at us.... maybe one day we can get back to it?
Kristian Kreuz
Politicians won't give you back your freedoms and rights. Once they are gone, you have to fight to get them back.
Drayven666_
Its all coming back, I just saw limp bizkit about 3 weeks back and they put on a great show