Pump Me Up
The Furious Five Lyrics


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Come on, I said come on, I said come on

Rappers might be willin but they ain't able
Cause I was their king straight from my cradle
I screamed and hollered and shook my rattle
And dreamt of defeating them all in battle

There was no food in my silver spoon
So I grew up hard and I grew up soon
I'm a righteous king but I'm hungry too
And I eat up chumps that rap like you

Then I met this shark and his name was Jaws
He was biting my rhymes like y'all bite yours
I starting writing my rhymes the shark grew and grew
But I was writing more rhymes than the shark could chew

The shark got sick and then he exploded
Cause he didn't realize that my rhymes was loaded
They flew in the air and into the sea
And the whole universe knew that the king was me

Come on, I said come on, I said come on

I'm not a laser beam or a diamond mine
Or a platinum watch or some vintage wine
Not a pocket full of pearls I'm a oil well
Like black gold baby I'm Melle Mel

And to all the fly girls I come off hard
The slightest wink or nod makes me your god
All my problems are small so my pockets are large
When I walk in the door Oh baby I'm in charge

Treat ladies like jewels and diamond rings
On my fingers on my arms on everything
On the streets oh my Jesus! I can't be beat
So don't ask where's the beef baby here is the meat

I'm gonna give you some soap a towel and a cup
Cause the bum emcees are all washed up
Put your women on the line with the rest of my crew
So I can make love to her and annihilate you

Pump, pump ( me up!) me what? (me up!)
Pump, pump, pump, pump me up!

I'm like the genie in your lamp
A face on your stamp
The hip hop rocker
The microphone champ

Got a knock out voice
Like a Rolls Royce
Gotta rank as number one
To be the people's choice

Cause you can hum a ding then you can hum a dong
Its just like the friendly game of ping pong
When you hitting the ball upside the paddle
It's just like cowboy riding on a saddle

Up above your head is the flash of light
Cause I can rock to the beat on any God given night
Like to rock like to roll like to entertain
While my car's outside you're waiting for the train

The train to the bus the bus to whatever
And I'm the type of MC to rock in any type of weather
I'm the bow legged brother there'll never be another
I bought a mansion for my mother

Come on, I said come on, I said come on

I got a certain cool that breaks the rules
That get me paid and a lot of jewels
And the women I'm calling day and night
That's proof I'm getting mine like a thief in the night

Because Scorp is known as the singer
The quiet storm that lover didn't linger
I will not change cause its in my blood
I'm like dynamite and you a rappin dud

And if the future is here in the making
Then why I can't be part of the taking
Cause you know I like cars and fancy women
That give me good love in the beginning

Bubble bath and candle lights
And girls saying Scorp you alright?
So stop standing there
I'm not a laser beam or a diamond mine
Or a platinum watch or some vintage wine
Not a pocket full of pearls I'm a oil well
Like black gold baby I'm Melle Mel

And to all the fly girls I come off hard
The slightest wink or nod makes me your god
All my problems are small so my pockets are large
When I walk in the door Oh baby I'm in charge

Treat ladies like jewels and diamond rings
On my fingers on my arms on everything
On the streets oh my Jesus! I can't be beat
So don't ask where's the beef baby here is the meat

I'm gonna give you some soap a towel and a cup
Cut the bum emcees are all washed up
Put your women on the line with the rest of my crew
So I can make love to her and annihilate you





Pump, pump ( me up!) me what? (me up!)

Overall Meaning

The Furious Five's Pump Me Up is a self-congratulating rap anthem that brags about the group's lyrical prowess and success with women. The lyrics are divided into three parts, with each member of the group taking a turn to deliver their boasts.


In the first verse, Melle Mel claims to have been a rap king from childhood, dreaming of defeating all other rappers in battle. He also boasts about eating up chumps who rap like his competition.


In the second verse, Scorpio talks about his success with women and how it proves he's getting his fair share of the wealth. He also talks about treating women like jewels and diamonds, and not like "bum emcees" who are all washed up.


In the final verse, Cowboy talks about his "certain cool that breaks the rules" and "gets him paid". He brags about having a knock-out voice and being the microphone champ.


Overall, the lyrics of Pump Me Up celebrate the group's achievements and confidence to be the best in their field. They assert their superiority over other rappers and emphasize their success with women.


Line by Line Meaning

Rappers might be willin but they ain't able
Despite the willingness of other rappers, they lack the ability to measure up to my skills


Cause I was their king straight from my cradle
My natural talent for rap made me king from the moment I was born


I screamed and hollered and shook my rattle
Even as a baby, I showed signs of being a great rapper and competitor


And dreamt of defeating them all in battle
I always had a dream of being the best and overcoming all my opponents


There was no food in my silver spoon
I didn't grow up with a silver spoon, and had to face challenges head on


So I grew up hard and I grew up soon
Due to my upbringing, I became mature and tough quickly


I'm a righteous king but I'm hungry too
Though I'm a fair and just ruler, I'm still striving for success


And I eat up chumps that rap like you
I easily defeat and overpower lesser rappers like you


Then I met this shark and his name was Jaws
I faced a challenge in the form of a tough opponent named Jaws


He was biting my rhymes like y'all bite yours
Jaws was copying my style and trying to imitate my rhymes


I starting writing my rhymes the shark grew and grew
I became even more skilled as I continued writing new rhymes to compete with Jaws


But I was writing more rhymes than the shark could chew
I overpowered Jaws by coming up with more rhymes than he could handle


The shark got sick and then he exploded
Jaws couldn't handle the pressure of competing with me and became overwhelmed


Cause he didn't realize that my rhymes was loaded
The sheer force of my rhymes was too much for Jaws to handle


They flew in the air and into the sea
My impressive rhymes spread far and wide, even reaching into the depths of the ocean


And the whole universe knew that the king was me
My victory over Jaws solidified my title as the king of rap, both on Earth and beyond


I'm like the genie in your lamp
My skills as a rapper are like a genie, granting wishes and defying expectations


A face on your stamp
I'm a true icon of rap, deserving of recognition and immortalization


The hip hop rocker
I embody the spirit and energy of the hip hop genre


The microphone champ
As the best rapper around, I am the champion of the microphone


Got a knock out voice
My voice is so powerful and impressive that it's like a knockout punch


Like a Rolls Royce
My voice is elegant and refined, like a luxury car


Gotta rank as number one
To truly be the best, I have to be number one in the hearts and minds of the people


To be the people's choice
My ultimate goal is to earn the love and respect of my fans


Cause you can hum a ding then you can hum a dong
Just like a friendly game of ping pong, rap is a back-and-forth competition where one person must outdo the other


Its just like the friendly game of ping pong
Like a game of ping pong, rap is a friendly game of competition between rivals


When you hitting the ball upside the paddle
Just like a player who is skilled at hitting the ball with the edge of the paddle, I am skilled at rapping from different angles and with different techniques


It's just like cowboy riding on a saddle
Like a rodeo cowboy riding a bucking horse, rap is a wild and dangerous adventure


Up above your head is the flash of light
My skills as a rapper are so impressive that they can create a powerful and energetic reaction in my listeners


Cause I can rock to the beat on any God given night
My abilities as a rapper are so innate and ingrained that I can perform at any time or place


Like to rock like to roll like to entertain
I love performing and giving my audience a great show with my rapping skills


While my car's outside you're waiting for the train
My success has allowed me to achieve great wealth and material possessions, while others are still waiting and struggling to get by


And the women I'm calling day and night
As a successful rapper, I am pursued by women who are attracted to my fame and fortune


That's proof I'm getting mine like a thief in the night
The attention from women and success in my craft is proof that I'm achieving my goals through my own hard work and dedication


Because Scorp is known as the singer
My reputation and skills as a rapper are well-known and respected


The quiet storm that lover didn't linger
My quiet and calm demeanor belies my power and passion as a rapper


I will not change cause its in my blood
My skills and talent as a rapper are an innate part of who I am and cannot be changed


I'm like dynamite and you a rappin dud
My skills as a rapper are explosive and powerful, while other rappers pale in comparison


And if the future is here in the making
As a talented and successful rapper, I am paving the way for the future of the genre


Then why I can't be part of the taking
I deserve to be a part of the success and recognition for the future of rap


Cause you know I like cars and fancy women
My success has allowed me to indulge in my interests and desires for material wealth and attractive partners


That give me good love in the beginning
As a successful and attractive rapper, I often find relationships that provide me with great love and affection in the beginning


Bubble bath and candle lights
My success has allowed me to enjoy luxurious and indulgent experiences, such as bubble baths and candle-lit dates


And girls saying Scorp you alright?
My reputation as a powerful and successful rapper makes me attractive to women, who often express their admiration and affection for me


So stop standing there
Don't hesitate or wait to admire my skills and success


Cut the bum emcees are all washed up
Other, lesser rappers are already defeated and played out, and not worth paying attention to


Put your women on the line with the rest of my crew
Challenge me and my crew to go up against themselves and their partners in a battle of rapping skills


So I can make love to her and annihilate you
Not only will I defeat and overpower my opponents, but I will also take their women as my own


Pump, pump ( me up!) me what? (me up!)
Motivate and hype me up even more to achieve greater success and power as a rapper




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM GRIFFIN, EMMET NIXON, ROBERT REED, JAMES AVERY, TONY FISHER, ERIC BARRIER, DOUG DAVIS, WILLARD C SMITH, J SPICER, RICK WALTERS

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@alexsessoms6507

One of my favorite hip hop songs..amazing energy 👏

@shawnwhite10007

Me too. Salute.

@prangasreviews376

This is exactly what it sounded like to me as a 6yo kid hearing my cousin playing cool sounding rap music !❤🎉

@Dub-C

This was the first record I can remember buying (I was 9)
And the vinyl had a picture of the muscle woman on it 😂

@TheLightShow2

That first verse is still Dope and the first 8 bars of the 2nd .🔥🔥🔥

@leeberry689

First time I saw this video was on New York Hot Tracks. And to be honest, I still have my VHS cassette with this on it.

@Rebel_Soul

Hiphop at its purest #80s #classic

@Omrie69

Man remember my older cousins playing this when I was a kid and the chic 💪🏽 flexing haha awesome!

@henkdelange3107

The first rapper is Melle Mel. What a funky beat! Brings back memories.

@lunupe83

It's not them! It's a sample of the DC GO GO band Trouble Funk Pump Me Up

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