Jump Back
The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
If the left one doesn't get you, then the right one surely will.
And even old J.C., he got paddled too
and iffn' they got him, why the heck won't they get you?
All I can say,
is when it comes your way,
you better jump back!
Jump back baby!
Baby, baby, jump back.
So let me cue you in to the situation,
let me cue you in to reality,
on a B-line for your behind,
on a B-line for your booty.
It's custom-made for your caboose
and it fits it to a T.
They're making one just for you
like they made one just for me.
It don't really matter,
if you've been bad or good,
when you hatched
they just snatched and sanded down the wood.
No it's never been a question of if or how,
merely just a matter of when.
If it hasn't happened yet, it will, I bet,
'cuz we all get it in the end.
Let me cue you in to the situation,
let me cue you in to reality,
on a B-line for your behind,
on a B-line for your booty.
When it comes, you can't run,
the best thing you can do is jump back.
When it comes, you can't run,
the best thing you can do is jump back.
So cry out to your momma,
to your daddy too,
in the end it"ll get you friend,
it's a mandatory rendezvous.
Whatcha gonna do when it comes to gitcha?
Right on the back where the good Lord split 'cha?
The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra's song "Jump Back" is a cautionary tale about paying for the consequences of one's actions. It begins with the lyrics "There ain't no free lunch, so pay your bill." which suggests that everything in life comes with a price. The following line, "If the left one doesn't get you, then the right one surely will." implies that there are always consequences to actions, and even if you are careful, something else can still come back to haunt you.
The lyrics then mention J.C. (presumably a reference to Jesus Christ) and how he too faced punishment, so why should anyone be exempt. The chorus repeats the phrase "jump back" as a call to action when faced with consequences. The second verse underscores the inevitability of consequences, describing them as being "on a B-line for your behind" and "custom-made for your caboose." The bridge emphasizes that everyone will face their reckoning eventually, regardless of whether they have been "bad or good."
The song concludes with a bleak image, suggesting that these consequences will end up "right on the back where the good Lord split 'cha" - a phrase meaning it will be right where it hurts the most. Overall, "Jump Back" is a witty and entertaining showcase of The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra's musical abilities while also conveying a deeper message about responsibility and consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no free lunch, so pay your bill.
You must always be prepared to pay the price for what you consume or experience.
If the left one doesn't get you, then the right one surely will.
Danger is everywhere and can come from any direction.
And even old J.C., he got paddled too
and iffn' they got him, why the heck won't they get you?
Even a religious icon like Jesus Christ was not immune to punishment, so don't think you can avoid it either.
All I can say,
is when it comes your way,
you better jump back!
Baby, baby, jump back.
Jump back baby!
Baby, baby, jump back.
When danger comes knocking, the best thing you can do is move out of its way as quickly as possible.
So let me cue you in to the situation,
let me cue you in to reality,
on a B-line for your behind,
on a B-line for your booty.
I'm going to tell you the truth about the situation, which is that danger is headed straight for you.
It's custom-made for your caboose
and it fits it to a T.
They're making one just for you
like they made one just for me.
Whatever danger is headed your way, it was designed specifically for you and will fit perfectly when it arrives.
It don't really matter,
if you've been bad or good,
when you hatched
they just snatched and sanded down the wood.
No matter what kind of person you are, danger will come for you the same way it will come for everyone else.
No it's never been a question of if or how,
merely just a matter of when.
If it hasn't happened yet, it will, I bet,
'cuz we all get it in the end.
It's not a matter of if danger will strike, but when. It's inevitable for everyone.
When it comes, you can't run,
the best thing you can do is jump back.
When it comes, you can't run,
the best thing you can do is jump back.
When danger arrives, you won't be able to escape it, but you can try to avoid it by jumping out of its path.
So cry out to your momma,
to your daddy too,
in the end it"ll get you friend,
it's a mandatory rendezvous.
Whatcha gonna do when it comes to gitcha?
Right on the back where the good Lord split 'cha?
You can't rely on anyone to save you from danger. It's inevitable that it will eventually catch up to you and there's nowhere to hide.
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Merritt
I love these guys. So happy to have them in NOLA!
Donnatella mymum
My favorite song from Duke of Uke and there's stiff competition
saucemagnusson
Pretty awesome! Got to buy that iTunes!
Cate Calac
Fantastic song... cute video! Love Becca's placement.
Baiko4Liberty
David has this whole Elvis Costello meets Mr. Conductor from Thomas the Tank Engine thing going on. Love it!
JMV3
coo coo ,coo coo ... love it
DukeofUkeMusic
Jump Back lyrics:
There ain’t no free lunch, so pay your bill,
If the left one doesn’t getcha then the right one surely will
Even old J.C., he got paddled too,
And iffin they got him, why the heck won’t they get you?
All I can say is when it comes your way you better
Jump back! Jump back, baby baby jump back!
Jump back baby, baby baby jump back!
Let me cue you in to the situation
Let me cue you in to reality
On a beeline for your behind,
On a beeline for your booty
It’s custom-made for your caboose and it fits it to a T
They’re making one just for you like they made one just for me
It don’t really matter if you’ve been bad or good
When you hatch they just snatched and sanded down the wood
All I can say is when it comes your way you better
Jump back! Jump back, baby baby jump back!
Jump back baby, baby baby jump back!
When it comes you can’t run
The best thing you can do is jump back
When it comes you can’t run
The best thing you can do is jump back
Jump on back, jump on back,
The best thing you can do is jump back.
So cry out to your momma, to your daddy too
In the end, it’ll get you friend,
It’s a mandatory rendezvous.
Whatcha gonna do when it comes to get ‘cha?
Right on the back where the good lord split ‘cha?