Jump Boys
The Undertones Lyrics


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Jump boys are crazy they don't have no sense
Never getting lost in coincidence
Never lost for words they always shoot from the moon
To make it with the girls who can't come to their rooms

Jump boys ...

To be slick to be sorry got more energy than most
Night time's the long time they prowl just like ghosts
Spit at your face never trying to walk away
Get into trouble they've got a lot to say





Jump boys

Overall Meaning

Jump Boys by The Undertones is a punk song that delves into the reckless and nonconformist lifestyle of young men. The title, "Jump Boys," refers to these men who have an insatiable appetite for adrenaline and danger. The lyrics suggest that the Jump Boys lack common sense because they take pleasure in things others would find crazy. They thrive on the excitement they get from narrowly escaping danger, and they don't believe in coincidences; they make their own luck. The lines, "Never lost for words they always shoot from the moon," suggests that they have high aspirations, but they don't always think things through.


In the next few lines, the lyrics suggest that the Jump Boys are trying to impress women, but these women cannot come to their rooms. The Jump Boys are often seen as bad influences, and women who associate with them risk being judged by society. The Jump Boys are not apologetic for their actions; they have more energy than most young men their age. They are active at night and move around like ghosts. They spit in people's faces and never walk away from confrontation. They enjoy trouble and always have something to say, as indicated by the final line, "Jump Boys."


Overall, "Jump Boys" is an invitation to embrace elements of danger and to push the boundaries of what society considers acceptable. The lyrics portray a bold, rebellious lifestyle that seems attractive at first, but the implications of the lifestyle are, in reality, more complicated.


Line by Line Meaning

Jump boys are crazy they don't have no sense
These reckless boys lack any sense of caution or restraint


Never getting lost in coincidence
They don't believe in coincidence


Never lost for words they always shoot from the moon
They always have plenty to say and aim high with their aspirations


To make it with the girls who can't come to their rooms
Their ultimate goal is to impress and seduce girls who are forbidden to them


To be slick to be sorry got more energy than most
They move with confidence and make apologies when needed, displaying more energy than the average person


Night time's the long time they prowl just like ghosts
They operate mostly at night, like stealthy ghosts


Spit at your face never trying to walk away
They don't back down from confrontation and may even resort to spitting in someone's face


Get into trouble they've got a lot to say
They have a lot to say and aren't afraid of getting into trouble to express themselves




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH O'NEILL

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Comments from YouTube:

@smashing.pumpkinhead

Still listening to this masterpiece. It never gets old

@PowerpopJesus

A complete and utter piece of work. NO 1/2 MEASURES, I've been listening to it since 78' and it still "Kicks".

@shaunfisher9292

I bought the undertones lp when I was nineteen. Maybe the best lp I ever had, so many of the unknown tracks are as strong as the hit singles.

@aidankilmartin2521

Still going Strong , Undertones forever !

@johnsullivan4678

Such an underrated track tight punchy sound typical new wave structure two and a half minutes sung played done brilliantly !

@jonnybgoode007

Rocks!! Thanks for this. :)

@johnnyrotter6014

Excellent! saw them open up for the Ramomanes in 79 at the Pallidium in NYC! Fucking great!

@killforpeae69

I think you ment The Clash. Scuffle with security because they made people sit down, Sharky was pissed. I was there.

@eamonnclabby7067

Brill.....

@PowerpopJesus

Agreed!

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