Jump
XTC Lyrics


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Scared of love, love and swimming pools
Falling in you said was for fools

But when you're standing on the edge
You won't hear me because your blood is singing

Jump jump go ahead and jump jump
If it's what your heart is wanting to do
This is real life you're dreaming through
And there is no glue to hold you down, so go ahead and...
Go ahead and jump

Scared of love, love and aeroplanes
Falling out I said takes no brains

But if your flight is going rough
Your soul will lead you to the nearest exit
Jump, jump...
While you're waiting
Time is grinning
Clocks and watches laughing at your indecision
While you're waiting
Worlds are spinning
Find another heart and drive into collision
Knowing this can you tell me you're...

Scared of love, love and swimming pools
Stubbornness, I say is for mules

But if you're standing on the edge
You won't hear me because your blood is singing

Jump jump go ahead and jump jump
If it's what your heart is wanting to do
This is real life you're dreaming through
And there'll be no wake up
Jump jump go ahead and jump jump
If it's what your heart is wanting to say
This is really your lucky day




And there is no glue to hold you down, so go ahead and...
Go ahead and jump

Overall Meaning

The song "Jump" by XTC explores the themes of love and fear in interpersonal relationships. The first verse begins with the singer stating that they are scared of love and compares it to being afraid of swimming pools. Falling in love is considered foolish, as it involves taking a leap of faith and risking one's emotional vulnerability. However, the singer encourages their lover to take the leap anyway, to "jump" into love if it's what their heart truly desires. The verses are punctuated by the repeated refrain of "jump jump," which serves as a call to action.


The second verse draws a comparison between love and aeroplanes. Falling out of love is equated to a turbulent flight experience, and the easy way out of love is likened to finding the nearest emergency exit on a plane. The singer again urges their lover to take action, to not waste time waiting in indecision. The line "find another heart and drive into collision" alludes to the idea of passionate love being similar to a car crash.


Overall, "Jump" is a song about taking risks and embracing love even if it scares you. The repetition of "jump" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and encourages the listener to not let fear hold them back.


Line by Line Meaning

Scared of love, love and swimming pools
Love can be scary, especially when it involves jumping in headfirst, like jumping into a swimming pool.


Falling in you said was for fools
Some people may think that falling in love is foolish, but it can also be a beautiful and worthwhile experience.


But when you're standing on the edge You won't hear me because your blood is singing
When you are on the verge of taking a risk or making a big decision, you may be so caught up in your emotions that you can't hear the advice of others.


Jump jump go ahead and jump jump If it's what your heart is wanting to do This is real life you're dreaming through And there is no glue to hold you down, so go ahead and... Go ahead and jump
Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and trust your heart, even if it means leaving your comfort zone. There is no safety net, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't jump anyway.


Scared of love, love and aeroplanes Falling out I said takes no brains
Love can also be scary like flying, and falling out of a plane would not take much intelligence, similar to falling out of love quickly.


But if your flight is going rough Your soul will lead you to the nearest exit
If your relationship or journey is not going smoothly, your instincts will tell you when it's time to leave.


While you're waiting Time is grinning Clocks and watches laughing at your indecision
Time passes quickly, and if you spend too much time waiting to take action, it may make you seem indecisive and lead to regret.


While you're waiting Worlds are spinning Find another heart and drive into collision
While you hesitate, the world keeps moving, and you may miss out on opportunities to connect with others on a deeper level.


Knowing this can you tell me you're...
After considering all of this, can you honestly tell me that you are still afraid of taking a chance on love or chasing your dreams?


Stubbornness, I say is for mules
Being stubborn can hold you back and prevent you from taking risks or trying new things.


And there'll be no wake up Jump jump go ahead and jump jump If it's what your heart is wanting to say This is really your lucky day And there is no glue to hold you down, so go ahead and... Go ahead and jump
If you keep waiting for the perfect moment, you may never take that leap of faith. When you know what you want, go after it wholeheartedly and don't look back. Today could be the day that changes everything.




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Written by: ANDY PARTRIDGE

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