Get Up and Jump
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up, get up, get up and jump

Jump on up, jump on down
Just jump, a jump, a jump, a jump, a jump around
Jump the day away, jump all over town
'Causes jumpin' is okay in a jumpin' kinda way, hey
Jump a boy, jump a girl, jump a rope, jump for joy
Just don't stop jumpin', keep your heart muscle pumpin'
Hillel be jumpin' on that little baby frumpkin say what, you got a pumpkin in your pants?

When you're just standing or sitting still
Think about the frogs gettin' a thrill
Take a little lesson from the kangaroos
Don't you know they're jumpin' foos, jump you

Jump a nun, jump a Jack, jump for fun, jump back
How's about us jumpin' in the sack and now, it's time for a jump attack

Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump

Jam Bob, Jim Bob, slim Bob boogie
To the tune of slima Billy, lookin' like you're mighty silly
(Say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants (say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants?

Mister Mexican jumpin' bean knows his fun is sqeaky clean
Christ, how'd ya think that he got so clean?
Not from sittin' on his goddamn spleen, get up

Oh, I be jumpin', I be jumpin', I be jumpin' alone
I be jumpin' for the phone I be jumpin' Missus Jones
I really wanna jump on Kinski's bones

Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump

Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump
Get up and jump, get up and jump





Jam Bob, Jim Bob, slim Bob boogie to the tune of slima Billy, lookin' like you're mighty silly
(Say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants (say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants?

Overall Meaning

The song "Get Up and Jump" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is an energetic and playful piece that captures the essence of the band's early days. The lyrics are essentially a call to action to get up, move around, and jump. The song encourages listeners to jump in various ways and reminds them that jumping is a fun and acceptable way to express oneself. The lyrics also reference various objects and activities that involve jumping, such as jumping ropes, kangaroos, and nuns.


One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the use of wordplay and creative rhymes. For example, the line "Hillel be jumpin' on that little baby frumpkin say what, you got a pumpkin in your pants?" is both a tongue twister and a humorous rhyme. The song also features playful and absurd imagery, such as the reference to a Mexican jumping bean.


The song's upbeat and frenetic tempo is mirrored in its structure, with multiple verses, choruses, and bridges that blend seamlessly into one another. The guitar riffs and bass lines are also notable for their complexity and intricacy, highlighting the musicianship of the band members. Ultimately, "Get Up and Jump" is a quirky and fun composition that captures the energy and youthful exuberance of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.


Line by Line Meaning

Get up and jump, get up and jump
Encouragement to stand up and start jumping around


Jump on up, jump on down
Instructions to jump up and down


Just jump, a jump, a jump, a jump, a jump around
Repeated emphasis on the act of jumping and moving around


Jump the day away, jump all over town
Encouragement to keep jumping and moving with energy throughout the day and in different locations


'Causes jumpin' is okay in a jumpin' kinda way, hey
Validation that jumping around is acceptable and fun


Jump a boy, jump a girl, jump a rope, jump for joy
Encouragement to jump and have fun, regardless of gender or activity


Just don't stop jumpin', keep your heart muscle pumpin'
Advice to keep jumping and moving to stay healthy and energized


Hillel be jumpin' on that little baby frumpkin say what, you got a pumpkin in your pants?
Silly lyrics and nonsensical wordplay


When you're just standing or sitting still
Reminder that it's important to be active and not remain sedentary


Think about the frogs gettin' a thrill
Use frogs as an example of animals that enjoy jumping and moving around


Take a little lesson from the kangaroos
Further illustration of how animals jump and move around


Don't you know they're jumpin' foos, jump you
Encouragement to jump and emulate the behavior of animals


Jump a nun, jump a Jack, jump for fun, jump back
More encouragement to jump and have fun


How's about us jumpin' in the sack and now, it's time for a jump attack
Suggestive lyrics and playful language


Mister Mexican jumpin' bean knows his fun is sqeaky clean
Reference to the Mexican jumping bean, which moves and jumps around


Christ, how'd ya think that he got so clean?
Rhyming lyric that doesn't offer any meaningful insight


Not from sittin' on his goddamn spleen, get up
Advice to get up and move around instead of remaining inactive


Oh, I be jumpin', I be jumpin', I be jumpin' alone
Acknowledgment that the singer enjoys jumping around by themselves


I be jumpin' for the phone I be jumpin' Missus Jones
Silly lyrics and wordplay


I really wanna jump on Kinski's bones
Suggestive and potentially inappropriate lyrics


Jam Bob, Jim Bob, slim Bob boogie to the tune of slima Billy, lookin' like you're mighty silly
More silly wordplay and rhyming lyrics


(Say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants (say what) you got a pumpkin in your pants?
Repetition of nonsensical lyrics for comedic effect




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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS

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