Pump Up the Jam
Tocadisco vs. Technotronic Lyrics


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Pump up the jam, pump it up
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd are jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day

Yo, pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it, yeah

Pump up the jam
A-pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it, pump it, pump it
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it, pump

Pump up the jam, pump it up
While your feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
See, 'cause that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you do that

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it, yeah

Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it up
A-pump it up, yo, pump it
Pump up the jam, pump it
Pump it, pump it, pump it
Pump it up, pump it up

Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day, yo

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay




Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tocadisco vs. Technotronic's "Pump Up The Jam" are a call to action for the listener to get up and dance. The repetition of the phrase "pump up the jam" serves as encouragement for the listener to increase the intensity of the music and dance with greater energy. The lyrics also suggest that the best place to enjoy the music is on the dance floor, surrounded by other people who are also caught up in the rhythm.


The use of the phrase "get your booty on the floor tonight" is an invitation for the listener to let loose and have fun. This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song as a reminder that the purpose of the music is to bring people together in celebration. The repeated refrain "make my day" expresses the joy that the music brings to the listener, and serves as a reminder that dancing is not just a physical activity, but a way to let go of everyday stresses and enjoy the moment.


Overall, the lyrics to "Pump Up The Jam" are a celebration of dance and music, and an invitation for the listener to join in on the fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Pump up the jam, pump it up
Increase the volume and intensity of the music


While your feet are stompin'
When people are dancing energetically on the dance floor


And the jam is pumpin'
When the music is lively and exciting


Look ahead, the crowd is jumpin'
Observe the reaction of the audience as the music intensifies


Pump it up a little more
Increase the volume and intensity of the music slightly further


Get the party going on the dance floor
Encourage people to dance and create a lively party atmosphere


See, 'cause that's where the party's at
The dance floor is the center of attention and where the most fun is to be had


And you'll find out if you do that
If you encourage people to dance and create a lively atmosphere, you will see how much fun everyone is having


I don't want a place to stay
I am not looking for a place to just stand around


Get your booty on the floor tonight
Dance energetically on the dance floor tonight


Make my day
Bring me joy and excitement




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Manuela Kamosi, Thomas De Quincey

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