JUMP
N.E.R.D feat. Benji Madden & Joel Madden Lyrics


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Hello?
Hey mom, it's me mom
Can't tell you where I sleep mom
'Cause that's where we be mom
Sometimes I steal and cheat mom

Yes, I get enough to eat mom
Mom, can you listen to me?
No, I don't mess with guns
Yes, in my travels I have seen one

No, being a runaway is no fun
But house rules sure were not fun
Something told me to

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out

Hey dad, I'm ok dad, that's what you say dad
I never could obey dad
You would have bad days dad
And you would make me pay dad

Make me feel way sad
Punk rock, tattoos, leather jacket
Good grades don't come with that package
Yes y'all I would love to match it
But names just make it harder to hack it by

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out

Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
Don't let Massa teach you that we are by ourselves
'Cause trust me there's something else (I'm checking out)

Oh la la la, la la, la la
La la la, la la, la la
Shh, maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
See we're not part of the magna charta
There's no shuttle for us to charter

No, they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)
My ex-girlfriend I'm trying
And her new boyfriend I'd fight him
And what about my cousins?

Tell 'em that I love 'em
I'm not perfect nor facetious
But at home I've felt fearless
Your son completely hateless

Turn to BBC you should see this
A thousand heads

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
And I don't care now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
'Cause we don't get out

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
I packed my things now

(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out

I woke up thinking something (I'm checking out) (jump)
Wish I had it my way (jump)
Though I'm a rebel some can say (I'm checking out)(jump)
I'm told it's neither (jump, jump, jump)
(I'm checking out)N-E-R-D
(I'm checking out)N-E-R-D

N-E-R-D

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Overall Meaning

The song "Jump" by N.E.R.D feat. Benji Madden & Joel Madden is about the struggles and frustrations faced by young people who feel like they don't fit in with their families or society as a whole. The singer is a runaway who can't tell their mother where they're sleeping because they're living on the streets. They've had to steal and cheat to survive, but they're still hungry for their mother's love and attention. The singer also confronts their father, who was abusive and made them feel sad and unworthy.


The chorus, "Jump, jump, jump" is a defiant shout of rebellion against the expectations of society. The singer is tired of playing by the rules and wants to break free from the constraints of their upbringing. They believe that there's something better out there and refuse to be held back by anyone or anything. The song ends with a plea to turn on the BBC and see the world beyond their small corner of it.


Overall, "Jump" is a powerful and emotional portrait of youth in crisis. It speaks to the struggles of those who feel rejected and marginalized by the society around them, and the desire to find a place where they belong.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello? Hey mom, it's me mom
The singer is calling home to their mother.


Can't tell you where I sleep mom
The singer is living a life where they cannot share their location with others.


'Cause that's where we be mom
The singer is living and sleeping in a certain location with others.


Sometimes I steal and cheat mom
The artist is admitting to engaging in criminal activities at times.


Yes, I get enough to eat mom
The artist is assuring their mother that they have enough to eat.


Mom, can you listen to me?
The singer is asking their mother to pay attention to what they have to say.


No! I don't mess with guns
The singer is denying that they have any involvement with firearms.


Yes in my travels I have seen one
The artist has encountered a gun at some point while traveling.


No, being a runaway is no fun
The artist expresses that being a runaway is not enjoyable.


But house rules sure were not fun
The artist did not enjoy living under the rules of their home.


Something told me to
The singer is being influenced by an inner feeling or instinct.


(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
The artist repeatedly calls out for himself and others to jump.


'Cause we don't get out
The repetition of 'Jump' is a means of expressing discontent with their current situation.


F*** this s*** right now, I'm checking out
The singer is expressing anger and frustration about their current situation and does not want to deal with it anymore.


Hey dad, I'm ok dad, that's what you say dad
The singer is calling home to their father and repeating what they've heard him say before.


You would have bad days dad
The artist is calling out their father for having bad days.


And you would make me pay dad
The artist is blaming their father for taking out their anger on them.


Punk rock, tatoos, leather jacket
The singer is describing their personal style.


Good grades don't come with that package
The singer is acknowledging that their personal style does not come with academic achievement.


Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
The artist is warning against being overly focused on money.


Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
The artist suggests there is more to life than just money and is expressing a desire to move on.


See we're not part of the magna charta
The artist is suggesting that they are not a part of a larger, privileged group.


There's no shuttle for us to charter
The singer cannot rely on the resources that others have access to.


My ex-girlfriend I'm trying
The artist is attempting to reconnect with their ex-girlfriend.


And her new boyfriend I'd fight him
The singer is expressing jealousy towards their ex-girlfriend's new partner.


Tell em that I love em
The singer wants their loved ones to know that they care about them.


I'm not perfect nor facetious
The singer is admitting that they are not perfect and are being sincere.


But at home I've felt fearless
The artist has found a sense of security at home.


Turn to BBC you should see this
The artist is recommending that others watch a program on the BBC.


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The singer is criticizing the attire worn by those on the program they recommended watching.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. Williams

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Kristi

Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
Don't let Massah teach you that we are by ourselves
'Cause trust me there's something else (I'm checking out)

See we're not part of the Magna Charta
There's no shuttle for us to charter

No...they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)

These lyrics resonated for me then...even more now.



Bran M

[Intro: Pharrell Williams]
Uh, hello?

[Verse 1: Pharrell]
Hey, Mom, it's me, Mom
Can't tell you where I sleep, Mom, 'cause that's where we be, Mom
Sometimes, I steal and cheat, Mom, yes, I get enough to eat Mom
Mom, can you listen to me?
"No, I don't mess with guns
Yes, in my travels, I have seen one
No, being a runaway is no fun
But house rules sure were not fun, something told me to-"

[Chorus: Joel and Benji Madden]
And I don't care now
'Cause we don't care now
I packed my things now
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(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! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)

[Verse 2: Joel Madden]
Hey, Dad, I'm okay, Dad
That's what you say, Dad, I never could obey, dad
You would have bad days, Dad, and you would make me pay, Dad
Make me feel way sad
Punk rock, tattoos, leather jacket
Good grades don't come with that package
Yes, y'all, I would love to match it
But names just make it harder to hack it by

[Chorus: Joel and Benji Madden]
And I don't care now
'Cause we don't care now
I packed my things now
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(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! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)

[Post-Chorus: Pharrell and Joel]
Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death, maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
And don't let NASA teach you that we are by ourselves, 'cause trust me, there's something else (I'm checking out)
Oh, la-la-la, la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la, la-la-la-la, shh, maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
See, we're not part of the Magna Carta, there's no shuttle for us to charter, no, they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)

[Verse 3: Pharrell and Joel]
Tell my ex-girlfriend I'm trying (Oh)
And her new boyfriend, I'd fight him
And what about my cousins?
Tell 'em that I love 'em
I'm not perfect nor facetious (Oh)
But at home, I've felt fearless
Your son completely hateless
Turn to BBC, you should see this, a thousand heads

[Chorus: Joel and Benji Madden]
And I don't care now
'Cause we don't care now
I packed my things now
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(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! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump-jump! Jump!)

[Bridge: Pharrell, Joel, and Benji]
I woke up thinking someday (I'm checking out, jump!)
Wish I had it my way (Jump!)
Though I'm a rebel, some can say (I'm checking out, jump!)
I'm told it's Heaven either way (Jump! Jump-jump!)

[Interlude: Joel]
Oh, I'm checking out, oh (N*E*R*D, N*E*R*D)
Oh, I'm checking out, oh (N*E*R*D, N*E*R*D)

[Outro: Pharrell]
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Hello? Hey mom, it's me mom
Can't tell you where I sleep mom
'Cause that's where we be mom
Sometimes I steal and cheat mom
Yes, I get enough to eat mom
Mom, can you listen to me?
No! I don't mess with guns
Yes in my travels I have seen one
No, being a runaway is no fun
But house rules sure were not fun
Something told me to
And I don't care now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Cause we don't get out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
I packed my things now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Hey dad, I'm o.k. dad, that's what you say dad
I never could obey dad
You would have bad days dad
And you would make me pay dad make me feel way sad
Punk rock, tattoos, leather jacket
Good grades don't come with that package
Yes why'all I would love to match it
But names just make it harder to hack it by
And I don't care now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Cause we don't get out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
I packed my things now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Don't let your teachers teach you about wealth to death
Maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
Don't let Massah teach you that we are by ourselves
'Cause trust me there's something else (I'm checking out)
Oh la la la, la la, la la - la la la, la la, la la
Shh...maybe there's something else (I'm checking out)
See we're not part of the Magna Charta
There's no shuttle for us to charter
No...they're keeping it for themselves (I'm checking out)
My ex-girlfriend I'm trying
And her new boyfriend I'd fight him
And what about my cousins?
Tell 'em that I love 'em
I'm not perfect nor facetious
But at home I've felt fearless
Your son completely hate less
Turn to BBC you should see this
A thousand heads
And I don't care now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Cause we don't get out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
I packed my things now
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
Fuck this shit right now, I'm checking out
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
(Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!)
I woke up thinking something (I'm checking out) (jump!)
Wish I had it my way (jump!)
Though I'm a rebel some can say (I'm checking out) (jump!)
I'm told it's neither (jump! jump! jump!)
(I'm checking out)
(I'm checking out)
N-E-are-D



All comments from YouTube:

ThisIsRayne

i swear N.E.R.D is my favorite band. Pharrell and Chad are so musically intelligent, they can make so many different types of music for so many types of people

๐ŸŠjay

when this album came out i was still working flipping burgers frying fries.... but i jumped.... It's been half a decade since i listened to this album, but there has been a revival, and I've been listening to Fly or Die for 2 days straight now.... their music and style is so timeless....

R.nune

wonder if your still alive...please respond your cool

CHAUCEER

How'd it work out?

laksask malskam

This song is about doing what you want no matter who stands in your way so when he says "jump jump!" that's him making the first step towards his dream and talks about how life is more than ....just following what teachers and parents think is the right choice to do in life. Instead he becomes a rebel to his parents and teachers, so don't let teachers teach you about wealth to death maybe there is something else(your dream). Wealth is of the heart and mind not the pocket- Pharrell Williams

dbjungle

Definitely their best album.

Sapphy

As a teen this song wasn't my favorite but now that I'm older it's as if this song is speaking to me, especially with my recent break up and problems with my family. This song made me cry yet I feel content. Thank you nerd :')

Mark Isdark

Love the drum pattern in this track. It's as if there's 2 rhythms!

Cyann Carver

this takes me back to 4th grade i was bullied a lot and my dad showed me their music. it helped me bunches

Mighty Eye

I feel you and I applaud you hitting the dad lottery. but you just made me feel so old lol

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