If You're Gonna Jump
Paul Oakenfold Lyrics


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I got a short attention plan
Can't sit around couch potato land
I want to do all kinds of stuff
Talking about it's not enough
I want to go to the extreme
I want to stretch my limousine
I want to take it way off road
Go where I'm not supposed to go

Life is music, play it louder
If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a sky diver
If you're gonna be a singer, then you better be a rockstar
If you're gonna be a driver, then you better drive a race car
'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog, not buying a chihuahua

I like my food with chili in
I like to laugh til it turns in
I want to stare fear in the face
I want to take it all the way

Life is music play it louder
If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a sky diver
If you're gonna be a singer, then you better be a rockstar
If you're gonna be a driver, then you better drive a race car
'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog, not buying a chihuahua

If you're gonna jump, then jump far,
If you're gonna
If you're gonna hit the high notes, you gotta be a diva
If you're gonna play a guitar, you gotta play til you blister
'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog not buying a chihuahua

No happy apples for my tea
It's hot or cold no in between

If your gonna jump
If your gonna jump
If your gonna jump

If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a sky diver
If you're gonna be a singer, then you better be a rockstar
If you're gonna be a driver, then you better drive a race car
'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog, not buying a chihuahua

If you're gonna jump, then jump far,
If your gonna
If your want to hit the high notes, you gotta be a diva




If your gonna play a guitar, you gotta play til you blister
'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog not buying a chihuahua

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Oakenfold's song "If You're Gonna Jump" talk about living life to the fullest and not settling for mediocrity. The singer expresses his desire to take risks, push boundaries, and challenge himself in all aspects of life, whether it's in music, sports or food choices. He celebrates the idea of going to the extreme and not being afraid to face fears. With lines like "Life is music, play it louder" and "If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a skydiver," the song encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and chase their dreams, no matter how daunting they may be. The repeated phrase "looking for a guard dog, not buying a Chihuahua" further emphasizes the idea of wanting something strong and powerful, rather than something small and timid.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a short attention plan
I have a short attention span and cannot sit still for too long.


Can't sit around couch potato land
I cannot be idle and stay at home all day.


I want to do all kinds of stuff
I crave variety and want to experience different things.


Talking about it's not enough
Merely talking about things is not satisfying to me.


I want to go to the extreme
I desire to push myself to the limit.


I want to stretch my limousine
I want to see how far I can go with my resources and abilities.


I want to take it way off road
I want to explore beyond the expected and ordinary boundaries.


Go where I'm not supposed to go
I want to challenge societal norms and expectations.


Life is music, play it louder
Life is a never-ending dance, so enjoy it to the fullest.


If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a sky diver
If you're going to take risks, take them boldly and with gusto.


If you're gonna be a singer, then you better be a rockstar
If you want to achieve greatness, you must be willing to exceed expectations.


If you're gonna be a driver, then you better drive a race car
If you want to be the best, you must always strive to improve.


'Cause I'm looking for a guard dog, not buying a chihuahua
I want tough and resilient things, not fragile ones.


I like my food with chili in
I enjoy bold and spicy flavors.


I like to laugh til it turns in
I enjoy lightheartedness, but can also push limits in humor.


I want to stare fear in the face
I want to confront my fears and overcome them.


I want to take it all the way
I want to go all in, with no holding back.


No happy apples for my tea
I prefer uncompromising, strong flavors and experiences.


It's hot or cold no in between
I want things to be clear and unambiguous, with no gray areas.


If your want to hit the high notes, you gotta be a diva
If you want to excel in your craft, you must be passionate and dedicated.


If your gonna play a guitar, you gotta play til you blister
If you want to be a master of your craft, you must put in the time and effort.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, STEPHEN KIPNER, WAYNE WILKINS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ThomasJeff1898

Here is a coincidence fact. Natasha Bedingfield also portrayed one of the two new Bond girls in the From Russia With Love video game which is released a year later after GoldenEye: Rogue Agent. I'll give you a brief profile of the character that Ms. Bedingfield plays in the former game (FRWL).

Name: Elizabeth Stark
Role: The British Prime Minister's daughter
Actress: Natasha Bedingfield
Game: From Russia With Love
Appearance in level(s): The London intro/prologue level (aka Mission 1: London in the game)

From what is shown in the game, Natasha did very well for her first acting role so far. Hope to see her in future films and TV shows. Of course if there is a character that is suitable for Bedingfield to portray.



All comments from YouTube:

@erikwaterson361

We NEED a remaster of this game. Absolute underated diamond in the rough. Imagine what they could do with 4K and the technical advancements

@dylanleraix3581

Totally agree with you, this game was incredible, non-stop action, iconic characters, beautiful and dark decor and a crazy soundtrack created by Paul. Oakenfold. keep it all, for the next generation of consoles its would have been extraordinary

@REIVAXMEELAS

with bot multiplayer, online multiplayer and splitscreen multiplayer

@user-sb7uy3up4c

I think so too

@captain_fruitcake101

The combat was one of the best aspects of the game and because of how fast it is and how many elements are in it, it still keeps it fun to this day

@safewing98

This game was so great, i agree with you, i love to play it once in a while in Dolphin,but we have to recognize its biggest sin, it used the GoldenEye name to advertise it as a game related to the N64 gem but it was something completely different to the n64 , don't get me wrong the game was and still is amazing but that thing about the name played against the title reputation

Also is kinda hard to get something new about this game like a remaster or something since it is made by EA and i think ea lost the 007 license to release games, but hey, hope is the last thing that dies🥲


Sorry if my English is bad😅

@SuperMrBentley

This game has the best aesthetic and the best music of any Bond game

@REIVAXMEELAS

Faxx

@wilbermaceo5760

Classic at this point

@REIVAXMEELAS

Faxx

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