About the song
“Jump (For My Love)” is an energetic and uplifting song by the American girl group the Pointer Sisters. Released on April 11, 1984, as the third single from their tenth studio album, *Break Out* (1983), this track quickly became a standout hit. The song is a blend of electropop and dance music, featuring the powerful lead vocals of June Pointer. Its infectious rhythm and positive message resonated with listeners, leading it to become one of the best-selling American dance singles of that year.
The creation of “Jump (For My Love)” involved the collaborative efforts of Marti Sharron, Gary Skardina, and Stephen Mitchell. Sharron, responsible for the lyrics and melody, was inspired by the excitement and energy of the instrumental track, which ultimately led to the song’s title. Interestingly, the track was initially just called “Jump,” but it was renamed “Jump (For My Love)” after Van Halen’s song “Jump” gained popularity around the same time. Despite being one of the last songs recorded for the album, it was the first to appear on the tracklist, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
Upon its release, “Jump (For My Love)” achieved widespread success. It climbed to the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, R&B, and Dance charts. The song’s popularity extended beyond the United States, reaching high positions on charts in countries like Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Its association with the 1984 Summer Olympics, featuring footage of athletes and NBA stars, further cemented its place in pop culture.
The Pointer Sisters’ performance of “Jump (For My Love)” was recognized with the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1985. The song’s success also garnered accolades at the ASCAP Pop Awards, where it was honored as one of the most performed songs of the year. Over the years, “Jump (For My Love)” has remained a signature song for the Pointer Sisters, showcasing their ability to blend powerful vocals with infectious rhythms and uplifting messages.
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Lyrics
Your eyes tell me how you love me
Can feel it in your heart beat
I know you like what you see
Hold me, I’ll give that you need
Wrap your love around me
You’re so excited, I can feel you
Getting hotter, oh baby
I’ll take you down, I’ll take you down
Where no one’s ever gone before
And if you want more, if you want more
More, more, more
Jump for my love
Jump in and feel my touch
Jump you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
Jump, I know my heart can make you happy
Jump in, you know these arms
Can feel you up
Jump, you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love
You told me, I’m the only woman for you
Nobody does you like I do
Then make a move before you try and
Go much farther, oh baby
You’re the one, you, you are the one
And heaven waits here at my door
And if you want more,
If you want more, more, more then
When you are next to me, oh I come alive
Your love burns inside
Feels so right
Come to me if you want me tonight jump
Jump if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, you know my heart can
Make you happy
Jump, you know theese arms can feel you up
Jump in, you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump, jump for my love