JUMP
Rupee Lyrics
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You make me want to,
[Chorus]
(Jump) Jump around de place, (Jump) I want to pelt my waist
(Jump) Jumpin up and down, (Jump) Even on de ground
(Jump) Jumpin in de band, (Jump) And raising meh hand
Hear meh people say,
(Jump) Time to start de session, (Jump) Time to celebrate
(Jump) One love in de region , (Jump) Strictly love no hate
(Jump) Everybody jumpin, (Jump) In love and unity
(Jump) Jump up everybody, jump and let me see
Just can't wait for festival day, when de band and de music play
Jump around let me hear you say say say say
Just can't wait for festival day, when de band and de music play
Jump around let me hear you say say say say
[Chorus]
(Jump) When you see de vendors (Jump) selling greasy food
(Jump) And de masqueraders (Jump) put we in de mood
(Jump) All ah de promoters (Jump) musicians and de press
(Jump) All de radio DJ's, just big up your chest
Just can't wait for festival day, when de band and de music play
Jump around let me hear you say say say say
Just can't wait for festival day, when de band and de music play
Jump around let me hear you say say say say
[Chorus]
Yeah man
Well it's ah feelin you just can't explain you know
When you see dem vendors comin down de road
And de men dem selling dey craft
And don't talk about de girls in dey costume
It just does something to me
And it makes me wanna...
[Chorus]
The song "Jump" by Rupee talks about the joy and excitement of festival day in the Caribbean. The lyrics express a desire to jump, dance and celebrate with others, regardless of age, social status, or background. The chorus repeats the word "jump" as a call to action, and encourages people to move their bodies and enjoy the music. The rest of the song describes different aspects of festival day, such as the food, the vendors, the masqueraders, and the musicians. Overall, the song celebrates the spirit of unity and love that is present during the festival and highlights the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Well... look at people
Observing people around him
You make me want to,
Feeling inspired by those people
(Jump) Jump around de place, (Jump) I want to pelt my waist
Expressing a desire to dance energetically
(Jump) Jumpin up and down, (Jump) Even on de ground
Describing various ways to dance
(Jump) Jumpin in de band, (Jump) And raising meh hand
Joining the band and participating in the celebration
Hear meh people say, Ay ay ay ay (Ay ay ay ay) - 4 times
Echoing the excitement of the crowd
(Jump) Time to start de session, (Jump) Time to celebrate
Emphasizing the spirit of celebration
(Jump) One love in de region , (Jump) Strictly love no hate
Promoting unity and love
(Jump) Everybody jumpin, (Jump) In love and unity
Encouraging everyone to participate in celebration together
(Jump) Jump up everybody, jump and let me see
Encouraging everyone to keep dancing and enjoying themselves
Just can't wait for festival day, when de band and de music play
Anticipating the excitement of the coming festival
Jump around let me hear you say say say say
Encouraging everyone to join in and have fun
(Jump) When you see de vendors (Jump) selling greasy food
Describing the sights and smells of the festival and how it adds to the excitement
(Jump) And de masqueraders (Jump) put we in de mood
Stating how the masqueraders add to the festive atmosphere
(Jump) All ah de promoters (Jump) musicians and de press
Acknowledging the efforts of the people who work hard to make the festival happen
(Jump) All de radio DJ's, just big up your chest
Encouraging the radio DJs to promote the festival and be proud of their contributions
Yeah man
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Well it's ah feelin you just can't explain you know
Describing the inexplicable feeling of excitement and joy
When you see dem vendors comin down de road
Excitement builds as the vendors come into view
And de men dem selling dey craft
Appreciating the craftsmanship of the vendors
And don't talk about de girls in dey costume
Highlighting the beauty and creativity of the costumes worn by the girls
It just does something to me
Expressing the emotional impact of the festival
And it makes me wanna...
Inspiring a desire to join in the festivities
[Chorus]
Final affirmation of the joy and energy of the festival celebrations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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