Terry's productions can be described as a varied collection of samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the more introspective Chicago sound pioneered earlier in the decade, plus plenty of hip-hop attitude and sampling piracy.[citation needed]
Much of Todd Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Todd Terry has been responsible for releasing two of the most respected crossover remixes of the house era: "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers and "Missing" by Everything But the Girl by the mid 1990s.
Among his fans, Todd Terry is known as Todd the God, God Terry, Todd Godrry, Godd Gerry (or, occasionally, simply God, because he might be a Five Percenter, but this is unconfirmed).
Todd's tracks "Something Goin' On'" and "Keep on Jumpin'" were both UK Top-10 hits as well as Us Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1s, with the vocals provided by Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. Freestyle diva Shannon was the featured vocalist on the Top Twenty hit "It's over Love" in 1997.
In 1999 Todd Terry released Resolutions, successfully embracing the then-still avant-garde Drum-n-Bass aestethics.
Terry also has several aliases such as Swan Lake, Orange Lemon, Royal House, Amy Studt, Black Riot, CLS, Masters at Work (although this moniker he gave to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez & "Little" Louie Vega), Dredd Stock, House of Gypsies, Limelife, Hard House, Tyme Forse, Gypsymen.
Todd Terry became one of the best-paid DJs in both Europe and the United States. He normally performs on four turntables, mostly playing his own tracks.
In October 2004, Weekend by the Todd Terry Project appeared in popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on House music radio station SF-UR.
Keep on Jumpin
Todd Terry Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ah, oh, come on, come on, come on, come on
Keep on, keep on, keep on
Keep on jumpin'
Come on, keep on, come on, keep on
Keep on jumpin'
Let your body fly
Everybody pumping
'Til you see the sun in the sky
Keep on jumpin'
Let your body fly
Everybody pumping
Till the morning light
Catch the rhythm and the beat
It's moving your body
Ah when you start to feel the heat
You're into the party (party) oh
Music takes me where I want to be
Syncopation makes me high
Keep on jumpin' (hey)
Let your body fly (come on)
Everybody pumping
Till you see the sun in the sky
Keep on jumpin' (keep on)
Let your body fly
Everybody pumping
Till the morning light
Everybody do your thing
Get into the motion (move, move yeah)
Get on out there on the floor, come on
Right into the motion, motion
Music takes me where I want to be (I want to be)
Happy music makes me fly
Keep on jumpin'
Let your body fly
Everybody pumping
Till you see the sun in the sky
Keep on jumpin' (keep on, keep on)
Let your body fly (let your body fly)
Everybody pumpin'
'Til the morning light ('til the morning light)
Keep on jumpin'
Let your body fly
Everybody pumping
Till you see the sun in the sky
Keep on jumpin' (come on)
Let your body fly
Everybody pumpin'
'Til the morning light
Ah oh, ah ah
Jumping, jumping
Come on, come on, get with it yeah
Jumping, keep jumping
You can do it, you can do it yeah
Jumping, jumping
Come on and keep on jumpin'
Jumping, jumping
Everybody (will show you love all night)
I'll show you love all night (night, yeah yeah)
(Will show you love all night)
All night, all night
(Will show you love all night)
I'll show you love all night
(Will show you love all night) oh yeah
Come on
(Will show you love all night)
Everybody's pumping or do nothin' yeah
(Will show you love all night) keep on, keep on a, get on the floor
Get into the groove
"Keep On Jumpin'" is an upbeat dance song that encourages listeners to keep dancing, even when they're tired. The song's lyrics emphasize the importance of letting go and letting the music take control of your body, and encourages people to lose themselves in the rhythm and the beat. Through the lyrics, the song invites the listener to be a part of a party that never stops, and to keep jumping and dancing until the morning light.
The song serves as a reminder that music has a way of bringing people together, and that everyone is welcome on the dance floor. The chorus repeats the phrase "keep on jumpin'", reminding listeners to keep moving and not let anything hold them back. The verses describe how music can make people feel, and the power it has to bring individuals to a state of euphoria. The bridge encourages everyone to do their own thing on the dance floor and let loose.
Overall, the song seeks to create a joyful, carefree atmosphere where everyone is welcome to join in and have a good time. Its positive message of acceptance and freedom has made it a timeless classic among dance music fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah ooh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation towards the event.
Ah, oh, come on, come on, come on, come on
Encouraging and urging people to join in.
Keep on, keep on, keep on
Persist and continue doing what you're doing.
Keep on jumpin'
Continue dancing energetically.
Come on, keep on, come on, keep on
Urging people to keep dancing energetically.
Keep on jumpin'
Encourage and urge people to continue dancing energetically.
Let your body fly
Dance more freely and with abandon.
Everybody pumping
Everyone dancing energetically.
Til you see the sun in the sky
Endure the energy of the dance for an extended period, until daylight.
Catch the rhythm and the beat
Find the tempo and timing of the music and synchronize with it.
It's moving your body
The music is causing your body to move.
Ah when you start to feel the heat
When you start feeling the excitement and energy of the dance.
You're into the party (party) oh
You're now deeply involved in the dance and the event.
Music takes me where I want to be
The music is taking you to a place of joy and freedom.
Syncopation makes me high
The use of syncopated rhythm is making you feel exhilarated.
Everybody do your thing
Everyone should dance and express themselves in their own way.
Get into the motion (move, move yeah)
Get into the flow of the dance and move with it.
Music takes me where I want to be (I want to be)
The music is transporting you to a place where you feel happy and alive.
Happy music makes me fly
The upbeat music is making you feel like you're flying or weightless.
Jumping, jumping
Encouraging people to jump energetically.
You can do it, you can do it yeah
Encouraging and boosting confidence that people can dance energetically.
Come on and keep on jumpin'
Encouraging people to keep jumping energetically with the music.
Everybody (will show you love all night)
Assurance that everyone will show love and respect throughout the night.
I'll show you love all night (night, yeah yeah)
Assurance that the singer will show love and respect throughout the night.
All night, all night
The dancing and the energy will continue throughout the night.
Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Keep on, keep on a, get on the floor
Encourage people to keep dancing energetically and never stop.
Get into the groove
Get into the rhythm and flow of the music and dance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ken Morris, Patrick Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DJFreedomlives
One of my all time favorite disco songs. I remember when this version came out so many years ago. It's a timeless classic that always feels good when it plays. My skaters love it too! Keep on jumpin' everyone!
@louiseleite3866
I surely will 💃🎉❤
@racesliding7885
i'm only 18 years old, but for me this is one of the best pieces of music i have ever heard
@eyecomeinpeace2707
Stick around with us oldies kid and you'll see what a great world we lived in with music----real music.
@chocolatestarfish7698
Good to hear some younger generations liking stuff like this.. best music was 80s through the 90s 👍
@BassBunnyMusic
Great job! Now share it with your friends :)
@bullydully7428
❤️
@davidx4120
You have a great ear then! I was banging in the clubs when this came out. This is true house music.
@b.jlovett
Originally done back in 1978 by musique.....The flip side on the 45 record was "push push in the bush",which also was a monster hit
@disyokerr
In a bush bush🙃🙃🎼🎶