After graduating from high school, MICHICO took a recommendation from a friend and auditioned to be a club singer Roppongi, which she passed. She was quickly recognized for her talent, performed in the chorus of one of her friends who happened to be a recording artist. She got a chance to experience what it was like to become a real recording singer, and frequently did studio work for many artists.
MICHICO got her chance at fame when her solo was featured in the album of GIANT SWING PRODUCTIONS in 1999. She eagerly provided more music to artists, and did chorus, vocal arranging, and did other jobs such as back-up singing. She grabbed her first contract with Sony Music Japan International in 2001 (as a solo artist). Her debut single, "tha superstar" was released in September 2002. Since then, she has released one album, and three more singles.
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michico Lyrics
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I was lookin for a good time so I called my friends
Told everyone to meet me at the spot around 10
Didn't know what I was in for
I just wanted to hit the dance floor
That's where I saw the cutest guy in the place
As I walked to the bar I was looking his way
Who would've known this was a big mistake
Oh, no
I had to let him know
See now he's gotta go
So fellas before you
Go out at night
Have your game right
Ladies if this happens to you
Here's what you gotta do
* JUMP- Trying to dance but you're talking to a
CHUMP- Take a chance all you gotta do is
JUMP- Jump up and just move
Don't let it get to you
JUMP- Trying to dance but you're talking to a
CHUMP- Take a chance all you gotta do is
JUMP- Jump up and just move
Next time this happens to you, that's what you do
Fellas don't you think that I forgot about you
See, corrections could be made about the ladies' game too
Cuz they ain't even trying to holla
Unless they think that you're a baller
They stick around for a drink (not one, but two)
And ask you questions about your ride and the bank account too
Don't you know that you don't have to hear that bullshhh
Keep on dancing, act like you don't hear it
Oh, no
You have to let her know
See now she's gotta go
So ladies before you
Go out at night
Have your game right
Fellas if this happens to you
Here's what you do, just
* repeat
If you're trying to groove
But they don't take a hint
What you need to do
To get away from them
Is just take it from me, it's so easy
All you gotta do, All you gotta do...
If you're trying to groove
But they don't take a hint
What you need to do
To get away from them
Is just move, jump, jump, jump, jump
All you gotta do, All you gotta do...
* repeat 4x
The song “Jump” by Michico is an upbeat dance-pop single about trying to enjoy a night out but getting hit on by someone who is not interested in conversation, just trying to impress with talk of their bank account or fancy car. The lyrics describe the main character’s desire to dance and enjoy the night, but being stopped by this person who thinks they’re being smooth, but just comes off as a chump. The chorus encourages those who have been hit on by someone they don’t want to talk to, to jump up and move and not let it get to them. The song ends with a final reminder to just jump and move if someone is not getting the hint.
The song is very relatable as many people have experienced being hit on by someone they’re not interested in while trying to enjoy a night out. The lyrics are clear and to the point, making the message easily understood by listeners. The upbeat tempo of the song also makes it perfect for dancing and having a good time, which emphasizes the theme of the lyrics. Overall, “Jump” is a fun and catchy empowerment anthem that reminds listeners to keep dancing and not let others bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lookin for a good time so I called my friends
Michico wanted to hang out with her friends
Told everyone to meet me at the spot around 10
Michico arranged for her friends to gather at a place at 10 pm
Didn't know what I was in for
Michico did not know what to expect at the place where they gathered
I just wanted to hit the dance floor
Michico wanted to dance at the place where they gathered
That's where I saw the cutest guy in the place
Michico saw a cute guy while she was dancing
As I walked to the bar I was looking his way
Michico was going towards the bar while looking at the cute guy
Who would've known this was a big mistake
Michico realized that going towards the cute guy was a mistake
Cuz the fella tried to talk to me with nothing to say
The cute guy had nothing interesting to say while trying to talk to Michico
Oh, no
Expression of disappointment
I had to let him know
Michico had to tell the cute guy that she was not interested
See now he's gotta go
Michico wanted the cute guy to move away from her
So fellas before you
Michico advises men
Go out at night
If men go out during the night time
Have your game right
They need to have their socializing skills right
Ladies if this happens to you
Michico also advises women
Here's what you gotta do
What women should do in such situations
JUMP- Trying to dance but you're talking to a
Jump to dance instead of talking to
CHUMP- Take a chance all you gotta do is
Take a chance, jump and just dance
JUMP- Jump up and just move
Jump up and start dancing, moving away from the unwanted attention
Don't let it get to you
Don't let these situations affect you
Fellas don't you think that I forgot about you
Michico wants to advise men as well
See, corrections could be made about the ladies' game too
There's room for improvement for both genders
Cuz they ain't even trying to holla
Women don't try to engage in conversation
Unless they think that you're a baller
They only engage with men who they think have money
They stick around for a drink (not one, but two)
Women may stick around men to try and get more than one drink
And ask you questions about your ride and the bank account too
Women may also ask about a man's car and financial status
Don't you know that you don't have to hear that bullshhh
Men shouldn't have to tolerate such behavior
Keep on dancing, act like you don't hear it
Men should keep dancing and act like they don't hear them
So ladies before you
Michico advises women again
Here's what you do, just
What women should do in these situations
Jump up and just move
Jump and move away from the unwanted attention
If you're trying to groove
In case you're trying to dance
But they don't take a hint
If the other person doesn't take a hint that you're not interested in them
What you need to do
What you should really do
Is just take it from me, it's so easy
What Michico suggests is easy to do
All you gotta do, All you gotta do...
Just jump and move
Contributed by Jeremiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.