Pump Up the Jam
Techtronic Lyrics


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Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it up
Pump it, pump it, pump it
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A pump it up yo pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it up
Pump it up

Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day, yo

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay




Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Overall Meaning

Techtronic’s “Pump Up the Jam” is a classic dance track released in 1989. The lyrics describe the energy and excitement of the club scene, encouraging the listener to get up and dance. The phrase “pump up the jam” is repeated throughout the song, serving as a call to action for the party-goers. The verses describe the scene at the club, with the crowd jumping and the music pumping. The chorus then urges the listener to get on the dance floor and “make my day” while the beat continues to build.


The repetition of the phrase “pump up the jam” is effective in creating a catchy and memorable hook for the song. It also serves to reinforce the message of the song; that the party-goers should be active and energized. The lyrics also make reference to seeking out the party, suggesting that those who are not actively participating may not be “bad” enough to handle it.


Overall, “Pump Up the Jam” is a fun and upbeat song that captures the excitement of the club scene in the late 1980s. Its repetitive hook and simple lyrics make it a timeless classic that still gets people on the dance floor.


Line by Line Meaning

Pump up the jam, pump it up
Increase the volume and energy of this music


While you feet are stompin'
As you move your feet to the rhythm


And the jam is pumpin'
As the music intensifies


Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
See how the audience is reacting with excitement


Pump it up a little more
Increase the volume and energy even further


Get the party going on the dance floor
Encourage people to start dancing and having fun


Seek us that's where the party's at
Come to our location if you want to experience a great party


And you'll find out if you're too bad
You will discover if you have what it takes to handle this party


I don't want a place to stay
I don't want to simply be in a location


Get your booty on the floor tonight
Start dancing and having a good time


Make my day
Give me the enjoyment and satisfaction that I'm looking for


Pump up the jam, pump it up
Increase the volume and energy of this music


A pump it up yo pump it
Emphasizing the need to increase the energy and volume of the music


Make my day, yo
Give me the satisfaction that I'm looking for, emphasize it


Pump it, pump it, pump it up
Encouraging people to dance and increase the energy even further




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Manuela Kamosi, Thomas De Quincey

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Comments from YouTube:

@writingmetal

Every important event in the world happened either before or after the release of this hit.

@CyanWatercress4

except of course the release of this song

@baneblackguard584

@@CyanWatercress4 which just proves it's importance in history.

@TheBuffaloFlats

Chicken salad sandwich was made 68 years before drop of this song

@joeschembrie9450

Source?

@TheBuffaloFlats

@@joeschembrie9450 made it up

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@wafflicious359

Can't believe this song is released after all the historical events

@arch4ngel

not to mention also being released around the same time as the Belgian techno anthem, Pump Up The Jam in 1989

@thecapricorn11

what historical events?

@marhadiasak

@@thecapricorn11watch Cunk on Earth.

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