Bonnie Pointer and June Pointer first formed a secular singing duo in the late '60s and began performing in clubs around the San Francisco Bay area; Anita Pointer and Ruth Pointer later joined them. The Pointer Sisters hooked up with David Rubinson who was a record producer affiliated with Bill Graham. They would perform onstage with the flamboyant Sylvester of The Cockettes, and they'd done some work as background singers on recordings by Elvin Bishop, Boz Scaggs, Cold Blood and other San Francisco Bay Area groups.
Their big breakthrough was a cover of an Allen Toussaint composition originally recorded in 1970 by Lee Dorsey, the song was "Yes We Can Can" released by The Pointer Sisters in March 1973. The girls' voices were added over funky backing tracks laid down with the help of Rubinson's contacts like Tower of Power guitarist Willie Fulton. They sang live around a single mic, with Anita handling lead, and upon release the record soon hit Number 11 on Billboard's pop chart and Number 12 on the R&B chart. In 1974 the group surprised white audiences when they broke the color barrier in at The Grand Ol' Opry when performing their Country Grammy award winning country song "Fairytale" in Nashville. "How Long (Betcha Got A Chick On The Side)" was a 1975 #1 R&B hit from their Steppin LP, with classic funky keys of Herbie Hancock on clavinet & wicked guitar stylings of Wah Wah Watson...
Bonnie Pointer left the group in 1977 for a solo career, and in 1978, the remaining sisters switched labels to Planet & production duties went to Richard Perry who modernized their sound away from a nostalgia based act into a more contemporary look & sound for the 1980's.
They produced the album Energy, with a classic country flavored updates of Sly Stone's "Everybody Is A Star", and a rendition of another Allen Toussaint song called "Happiness". The Perry streak included 1984's Break Out, which did exactly that going triple platinum and winning two Grammys for the singles Automatic and "Jump (for My Love)". This period in the early 80's ostensibly represents the group's commercial peak as a charting act. Their last big hit was Neutron Dance from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack.
As the '80s wound down, June Pointer recorded two solo albums, and later left the trio by 2001. Anita also did some solo project work, and had a minor hit with a song called, "Overnight Success."
Anita and Ruth still perform concerts under the group's name. Ruth's daughter, Issa Pointer, is the trio's newest member. June suffered a stroke on February 27, 2006. While hospitalized, she was diagnosed with cancer, which had metastasized in her breast, colon, liver and bones. She died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California on April 11, 2006 at the age of 52.
Jump
The Pointer Sisters Lyrics
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I can feel it in your heartbeat
I know you like what you see
Hold me, I'll give you all that you need
Wrap your love around me
You're so excited, I can feel you
Getting hotter, oh baby
I'll take you down, I'll take you down
And if you want more, if you want more
More, more
Then jump for my love
Jump in and feel my touch
Jump if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
Jump, I know my heart can make you happy
Jump in, you know these arms
Can feel you up
Jump, if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
You told me, I'm the only woman for you
Nobody does you like I do
Then make a move before you try and
Go much farther, oh baby
You are the one, you are the one
And heaven waits here at my door
And if you want more
If you want more, more, more
Then jump for my love
Jump in and feel my touch
Jump if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
Jump, I know my heart can make you happy
Jump in, you know these arms
Can feel you up
Jump, if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
When you are next to me, oh I come alive
Your love burns inside, ooh
Oh, it feels so right
Come to me if you want me tonight
Jump
Jump in if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump, jump
Jump (ooh, yeah) you know my heart can
Make you happy
Jump, you know these arms can feel you up
Jump in if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love (ooh-oh)
Jump
C'mon and jump on in (ooh)
Jump (you know I need you, ooh)
Jump in (I got to have you, yeah yeah)
Jump, jump for my love (I got to?)
Jump (yeah, yeah)
Jump (oh, yeah-yeah yeah)
Jump in (oh yeah)
Jump, jump, for my love (oh, oh yeah)
Jump (ooh, ooh)
Jump (oh baby, yeah)
Jump in (ooh, yeah)
Jump in (c'mon, yeah)
Jump, jump for my love
The Pointer Sisters’ song, Jump, is an upbeat, dance-pop classic that expresses the singer's desire for her lover to jump in and experience a passionate, deep love. The lyrics are clear and straightforward, telling the listener exactly what the singer wants. Her eyes reveal her desires, and she can feel their passion in their heartbeat. The singer knows that her lover is captivated by her, and is offering everything they need to feel complete. The chorus encourages the listener to take a leap of faith and ‘jump for my love,’ trusting that their desire for passion and connection will be met.
The song has a refreshing, joyful message that captivates listeners and leaves them feeling uplifted. The passion and energy of the song are infectious, and the upbeat rhythm encourages movement, making it an ideal choice for dancing or exercise. The lyrics portray a confident, strong female character, encouraging listeners to embrace their desires and take a risk to achieve their goals. Overall, the song delivers a message of empowerment, self-confidence, and the power of deep and passionate love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes tell me how you want me
I can see the desire in your eyes that you have for me
I can feel it in your heartbeat
Your heart is beating with excitement in anticipation of our love
I know you like what you see
I am aware that you find me attractive
Hold me, I'll give you all that you need
Hold me close, and I will provide you with all the affection and fulfillment you yearn for
Wrap your love around me
Envelop me with your love and passion
You're so excited, I can feel you
I can sense the intensity of your excitement and passion
Getting hotter, oh baby
Your desire for me is increasing, and it is turning you on
I'll take you down, I'll take you down
I will bring you to new heights of pleasure and satisfaction
Where no one's ever gone before
I will show you physical and emotional experiences that you have never had before
And if you want more, if you want more
If you desire more of what I have to offer
More, more
An expression of the abundant passion and love shared between us
Then jump for my love
Take a leap of faith for the sake of our love
Jump in and feel my touch
Immerse yourself in my love and physical touch
Jump if you want to taste my kisses In the night then
Take the leap if you want to experience my kisses in the darkness of the night
Jump, jump for my love
Jump with enthusiasm and passion for the sake of our love
Jump, I know my heart can make you happy
I know that my heart is capable of bringing you immense joy and happiness
Jump in, you know these arms Can feel you up
Jump in, and you will feel the warmth and pleasure of my embrace
You're told me, I'm the only woman for you
You have said to me that I am the only woman who can bring you happiness
Nobody does you like I do
Nobody has ever satisfied you like I have
Then make a move before you try and Go much farther, oh baby
Act on your desires before they become too strong to ignore
You are the one, you are the one
You are the one who has captured my heart and soul
And heaven waits here at my door
The pleasures of heaven wait for us in my embrace
When you are next to me, oh I come alive
My love for you ignites inside me when you are close
Your love burns inside, ooh
I am consumed by the passionate fire of your love
Oh, it feels so right
Being with you feels like the natural and perfect thing to do
Come to me if you want me tonight
Surrender to your desires and come to me to fulfill them tonight
C'mon and jump on in (ooh)
Take the plunge and fully embrace our love and passion
Jump (you know I need you, ooh)
Jump into my arms, because I need you with me
Jump, jump for my love (oh, oh yeah)
Jump with unwavering passion and commitment for the sake of our love
Lyrics © ANIDRAKS MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marti Sharron, Stephen Mitchell, Gary Skardina
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