Jump
The Peasall Sisters Lyrics
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But it sure seemed high to me.
And though only 5 years old,
I shimmied up that tree
Halfway up I looked down,
It seemed a mile away
I still recall the fear I felt,
Daddy came running,
When he heard my cry,
And he told me he has his arms open wide
Jump!
Child I will catch you,
I will not let you
Slip through my arms,
Ohhhhhh
Jump!
Don't think about it,
Don't ever doubt it,
There's no need to fear
I'm standing right here
Jump.
Today, I'm still climbing,
Reaching for my dreams,
And though I'm older now,
There's still a child in me
And I have these moments,
Every now and then,
It seems I'm all by myself
Stuck out on a limb
But there's a father up in heaven
That hears my cry
And he tells me he has his arms open wide
Jump!
Child I will catch you,
I will not let you
Slip through my arms,
Ohhhhhh
Jump!
Don't think about it,
Don't ever doubt it,
There's no need to fear
I'm standing right here
Jump.
Jump!
Child I will catch you,
I will not let you
Slip through my arms,
Ohhhhhh
Jump!
Don't think about it,
Don't ever doubt it,
There's no need to fear
I'm standing right here
Jump.
The Peasall Sisters' song "Jump" narrates a touching story of a five-year-old girl who climbs up a tree and feels afraid to go down. However, her father's presence reassures her that she can trust him and jump, as he will catch her and protect her from harm. The chorus of the song emphasizes the father's steadfast love and commitment to his child as he urges her to "jump" without fear or doubt. The lyrics of the song suggest that this experience helps the singer trust her father and that she transfers this trust in God in adulthood.
The song conveys a message of comfort and reassurance that echoes across different contexts and ages. Even though the girl has grown older, she still encounters moments where she feels like she is stranded on a limb, but she recalls the fatherly love and protection she experienced as a child. The lyrics illustrate the relationship between vulnerability, trust, and provision. The father's presence assures his child that she can take a leap of faith without fear of falling or getting hurt. The lyrics exude hope and comfort that one can find in a higher power or trusted individuals who come to one's aid in times of need.
In conclusion, "Jump" by The Peasall Sisters is an inspiring song that captures the essence of trust, love, and protection. The song invites listeners to reflect on the different relationships in their lives and the importance of trust in creating a supportive environment. The narrative of a father and child's bond and how it transfers to the faith in God communicates an enduring message of security and hope that resonates across different cultures and ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew it wasn't Everest,
I knew the tree wasn't as high as the tallest mountain in the world (Everest)
But it sure seemed high to me.
But to me, the tree still appeared very tall
And though only 5 years old,
Despite being just 5 years old,
I shimmied up that tree
I climbed up the tree by wiggling and adjusting myself with every step
Halfway up I looked down,
When I was halfway through my climb, I looked down
It seemed a mile away
The distance between me and the ground looked like a very long way down
I still recall the fear I felt,
I still remember the fear I had in that moment
Like it was yesterday
It feels like it happened just recently
Daddy came running,
My father came running towards me
When he heard my cry,
As soon as he heard me cry out for help
And he told me he has his arms open wide
He reassured me that he had his arms stretched wide to catch me
Child I will catch you,
My father said that he would catch me
I will not let you
He promised that he wouldn't allow me
Slip through my arms,
To escape or fall through his arms
Don't think about it,
He told me not to worry or overthink it
Don't ever doubt it,
He assured me that there's no reason to doubt it
There's no need to fear
I shouldn't be afraid
I'm standing right here
He reminded me that he was standing right there with me
Today, I'm still climbing,
As an adult, I still have goals I want to achieve - I'm still climbing
Reaching for my dreams,
I'm working hard to make my dreams come true
And though I'm older now,
Even though I'm much older now,
There's still a child in me
I still have a part of me that is childlike
And I have these moments,
Sometimes I experience moments
Every now and then,
Occasionally,
It seems I'm all by myself
I feel like I'm alone
Stuck out on a limb
Like I'm stuck in a difficult situation
But there's a father up in heaven
However, I believe that there's a God in heaven who is like a father to me
That hears my cry
God listens to and understands my prayers and requests
Jump!
The chorus repeats the word 'jump' as an encouragement to take a leap of faith.
Child I will catch you,
God reassures me that He'll catch me
I will not let you
He promises that He won't allow me
Slip through my arms,
To escape or fall through His arms
Ohhhhhh
An emotional vocalization added to emphasize the point
Don't think about it,
God advises me not to worry or think too much about it
Don't ever doubt it,
He reminds me not to doubt His promises
There's no need to fear
I don't need to be afraid
I'm standing right here
God is always with me and listening to me
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