The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
Get Up and Jump
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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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
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?
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
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS
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