Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better … Read Full Bio ↴Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is a Grammy award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer. Debuting in 1991 with the group Public Announcement, Kelly went solo in 1993, starting off a successful career with the release of the album 12 Play. He has since released a further nine studio albums, collaborated with Jay-Z on two albums and has had many successful singles including Bump N' Grind, I Believe I Can Fly, Ignition, The World's Greatest and the hip-hopera Trapped in the Closet.

Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.

Party Jumpin
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Everybody here? (Yeah)
Good, everybody got they drinks? (Yeah)
Alright, come on clap your hands with me
DJ you ready? (Yeah)
I said DJ you ready? (Yeah)
Party people are you ready?
Put all your drinks in the air
Now, if you came to have a good time

Like I came to have a good time

Let's get this party jumping
Let's get this party jumping
(Let's go now)

Let's take some shots, let's celebrate
Let's ride the beat like a tidal wave
Let's work it out, let's go hard
Let's act like this party's in a backyard
(Shake it up, come on, shake it up)
And let me see you break it down
(And shake it up baby)
Come on and show them how you do it girl
Let's rock the spoon, everybody get crazy,
Let's go

Let's get this party jumping
Let's get this party jumping
(Let's go now)

Turn the music up, Mister DJ
Light this party up, let it burn baby

We gonna get it in, till it close down
We gonna party all the way past six now
I feel bigger than the world tonight
And all the shine's on me 'cause I feel alright
So if you ain't feeling good, from head to feet
Then you ain't had enough to drink

Let's get this party jumping
Let's get this party jumping
(Let's go now)

All you and I don't wanna worry 'bout tomorrow
Let your trouble away tonight
Once the music grab your body and soul
Just feel it don't put up a fight

Let's get this party jumping
Let's get this party jumping
Oh come on, and jump around (yeah)
Oh come on, and jump around (yeah)
Come on let me see you, jump around
Oh I like it
Mama let me see you jump around (yeah)
Jump around, jump around, jump around
Around, around, around, around

Girl you got me falling in love
Jump around, whoa

Overall Meaning

R. Kelly's song "Party Jumpin" is a party anthem that gets everyone moving and grooving. The lyrics talk about having a good time and forgetting all the worries of tomorrow. The song starts with R. Kelly asking if everyone is ready to party and then urging everyone to clap their hands in unison. The lyrics then encourage partygoers to put their hands up in the air and enjoy the vibe of the party. He then urges everyone to get the party jumping and celebrate by taking shots, riding the beat like a tidal wave, and acting like the party is in the backyard. R. Kelly wants everyone to have a great time by dancing and enjoying themselves.

The lyrics then suggest turning up the music and lighting up the party to let the celebration continue. However, the song's overarching message is that it is time to party now, and everyone should let their troubles fade away for tonight. The song mentions that R. Kelly feels bigger than the world tonight, shining on himself because he feels alright. The chorus repeats the phrase "let's get this party jumping," with R. Kelly urging people to jump around and enjoy the upbeat tempo of the song. The song encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment while forgetting about the stress and worries of life.

In conclusion, R. Kelly's "Party Jumpin" is a fun-filled song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the beat while forgetting all their worries. The song's lyrics speak to the party culture that encourages everyone to let their hair down and enjoy the moment without stressing about tomorrow. It's a perfect song for anyone looking for a good time, and it's easy to see why it remains a popular party anthem to date.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody here? (Yeah)
Asking if everyone is present in the gathering and someone confirms with the word 'Yeah'.

Good, everybody got they drinks? (Yeah)
Ensuring that everyone has their drinks by asking and again the answer is positive.

Alright, come on clap your hands with me
Inviting everyone to clap hands with the singer.

DJ you ready? (Yeah)
Making sure that the DJ is ready to play some music and the DJ confirms the same.

I said DJ you ready? (Yeah)
Double-checking with the DJ about their readiness and getting a positive response.

Party people are you ready?
Asking if everyone present at the party is ready to have a good time.

Put all your drinks in the air
Encouraging people to show their drinks in the air for a celebration vibe.

Now, if you came to have a good time Like I came to have a good time
The artist is there to have a good time and if anyone else present feels the same way, they should join in.

Let's get this party jumping Let's get this party jumping (Let's go now)
Motivating everyone to make the party more lively and exciting with high energy, and asking them to start it right now.

Let's take some shots, let's celebrate Let's ride the beat like a tidal wave
Encouraging people to have shots, toasting to good memories and becoming wild and energetic like a wave with the rhythm.

Let's work it out, let's go hard Let's act like this party's in a backyard (Shake it up, come on, shake it up) And let me see you break it down (And shake it up baby) Come on and show them how you do it girl
Encouraging everyone to try their best with dancing moves, to pretend like the party is in a backyard and be comfortable, and term of a ladies invite to show her dancing skills for others to enjoy.

Let's rock the spoon, everybody get crazy, Let's go
Inviting everyone to get silly, let loose, and go wild.

Turn the music up, Mister DJ Light this party up, let it burn baby
Asking the DJ to make the music louder and more high beat as well as requesting to enhance the ambiance of the party.

We gonna get it in, till it close down We gonna party all the way past six now
Deciding to be at the party until it closes down and partying into the early hours of the morning.

I feel bigger than the world tonight And all the shine's on me 'cause I feel alright
Feeling large and in charge at the party and enjoying every moment of it.

So if you ain't feeling good, from head to feet Then you ain't had enough to drink
Encouraging someone who isn't enjoying themselves to have another drink, as it might just boost their mood.

All you and I don't wanna worry 'bout tomorrow Let your trouble away tonight
Promoting to live in the present moment to enjoy and forget the worries of tomorrow, and saying to allow oneself to have a stress-free night.

Once the music grab your body and soul Just feel it don't put up a fight
Telling people that the music will take control of their mind, body and soul, and they should just let it happen and enjoy.

Oh come on, and jump around (yeah) Oh come on, and jump around (yeah) Come on let me see you, jump around Oh I like it Mama let me see you jump around (yeah) Jump around, jump around, jump around Around, around, around, around Girl you got me falling in love Jump around, whoa
Encouraging people to jump and dance crazily and enjoying it very much, and expressing admiration for one woman who made the singer fall in love with her.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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