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Possible Misspelled Names:
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.
Van Halen/David Lee RothQuotes:
I'm tryin' to think of what to do next... - Eddie Van Halen (in the middle of his unaccompanied solo on the 2004 tour) | The title is just to let people know there's a new album, call it Mustard On Your Leg or something. Here's the new one, call it Yogurt! - Eddie Van Halen |
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Jokes:
The only time David Lee Roth can stop lip syncing onstage is...during Eruption. Submitted by: G
| Junior went to the Van Halen concert Wednesday night. The group was on their 1991-1993 tour to promote their album "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge". Junior went to school the next day with his new tour shirt. His friends thought it was radical. His 9th grade homeroom teacher didn't. The back of the shirt had the abbreviation "F.U.C.K." with the letters big, prominent, and orangey-red and the periods being colored a dim dark blue. So, from a distance like say, across the room, what does the shirt say to you? The teacher told Junior to wear his shirt inside out or go to the principal's office. Junior just sat in his seat, grinning. The teacher then directed,"Get up! To the office. Right now." So he proudly strolls down the hall to the principal's office. Jamie walks by him and looks back at his shirt. Jamie's smirkin'. Junior steps into the office proudly proclaiming,"I heard you missed me, I'm back!". The principal then gave him one week's suspension and called Junior's mom to pick him up and schedule an office meeting with her. She asked why and the principal said that her son has repeatedly got in trouble, then he asked her, "Have you seen Junior's grades?" Submitted by: 5150
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Band Name Origins:
- Ok just to set the record straight, obviously the name Van Halen comes from the fact that it's Eddie and Alex's last name. The history of this though is as follows: The band was formed in 1974 and was originally called Mammoth. Roth is typically credited with suggesting the band call itself Van Halen, however Gene Simmons financed their first demo tape and wanted to call the band "Daddy Long Legs." Van Halen won out. Submitted by: Adam
- Actually the idea to use the guy's last name was not David Lee Roths idea. It was the idea of their first financial backer and producer Gene Simmons of Kiss. He told them that neither "The Broken Combs" or Mammoth were going to take them anywhere. Submitted by: Todd
Music Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: Van Hagar. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Vainity Songs:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Ice Cream Man" | "ol' Dave's got somethin' for you" (lyric sung by the band's lead vocalist, David Lee Roth) - GlamRockNinjaLord |
New Career:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Paramedic" | He is a licenced emergency medical technician in New York. - Maryellen Larkin | |
| "Paramedic" | He saved a lady's life on the job. He's now the singer for Van Halen again. - U Ain't Gonna Believe This | |
| "Trained as a paramedic in NYC." | Don't know if this still qualifies for this category, as he just announced a new tour with VH later this year, but in his previous downtime, he worked as a paramedic in the Big Apple. - Michael E Cormier |
Better Off Solo?:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Michael Anthony" | "The bass player for the classic VH lineup and Van Hagar, Mike now plays in all of Sammy Hagar's solo endeavors, including Chickenfoot and The Circle. After he left VH, he was replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen." | - GlamRockNinjaLord |
| "Sammy Hagar" | "Hagar had a decent solo career, then blew it to join Van Halen. Commercially, the band was more successful. But I believe he sold out the fans of his solo work." | - Rocky II |
| "David Lee Roth" | "Hate him for his personality, but Diamond Dave was much maligned critically, and should have gotten more respect than "Van Hagar"." | - Rocky |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Van Hagar | This name actually applied when Sammy Hagar joined | Jimmy Page (J.P.) |
| Van Ailin' | With apologies to Eddie, his group is on the critical list and fading. | oldschool |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Everybody Wants Scum" | "Everybody Wants Some" | Regina Haniger |
| "Everybody Haunts Some" | "Everybody Wants Some" | Regina Haniger |
| "Everybody Taunts Some" | "Everybody Wants Some" | Regina Haniger |
| "Everybody Daunts Some" | "Everybody Wants Some" | Regina Haniger |
| "Walkin' With The Angel [better than orig. title]" | "Runnin' With The Devil" | John Michael Westinghouse |
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Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Stay Frosty," | The temperature cannot remain the same forever. | GlamRockNinjaLord |
| "Mean Streets," | Streets do not possess emotions. | GlamRockNinjaLord |
| "Love Walks In," | Love is incapable of walking. | Yvette Bristle |
| "Dance The Night Away," | The night itself can't dance, no legs! | Peter |
| "Runnin' With The Devil," | How does the devil run? | Peter |
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Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," Hank Williams | "Jump," Van Halen | |
| "This Can't Be Love," Doris Day | "Why Can't This Be Love?," Van Halen | |
| "It's Now Or Never," Elvis Presley | "Right Now," Van Halen | |
| "When," Kalin Twins | "Right Now," Van Halen | |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Finish What Ya Stated" originally "Finish What Ya Started"
Serafina
"Amie's Crying" originally "Jamie's Crying"
Samantha Wayland
"Why Can't His Be Love" originally "Why Can't This Be Love"
that is, why can't his love be love?
Julia Farda
"Runnin' With The Evil" originally "Runnin' With The Devil"
Doesn't really change the song's meaning by much.
Katie
"Ump" originally "Jump"
as in umpire, a guy in pro baseball games
Clucky The Chicken
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"It'll Wait" originally "I'll Wait"
Terror Reid
"Cone I Want" originally "One I Want"
Candy Welty
"Bone I Want" originally "One I Want"
Candy Welty
"Zone I Want" originally "One I Want"
Candy Welty
"Tone I Want" originally "One I Want"
Candy Welty
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter:
"Finish What Pa Started" originally "Finish What Ya Started"
Nancy
"Finish What Ma Started" originally "Finish What Ya Started"
Nancy
"Everybody Wants Home" originally "Everybody Wants Some"
Nicole
"Penama" originally "Panama"
Penama is a province in island nation of Vanuatu
Samantha Wayland
"Ode I Want" originally "One I Want"
Candy Welty
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Recordings:
Mar 3
a parody of "Runnin' With the Devil" by Van Halen
Dueling HandFarts are featured in this tribute to Word Power.
YouTube: (Video)
Jan 3
a parody of "Jump" by Van Halen
HandFart enhanced tune about the end result of bad cooking.
YouTube: (Video)
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Jump" | "Musk" | FTFFFTRRRR |
| "Panama" | "Poilievre" | G_RandomPerson |
| "Jump" | "Musk" | Pol Potlatch An' Pals |
| "Runnin' With The Devil" | "Dump Is A Damned Devil" | eeL deaL |
| "Hot For Teacher" | "Shot For Teacher" | eel deal |
| "Jump" | "Thump" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
| "Hot For Teacher" | "Hot For Preacher" | Goggleboy |
| "Hot for Teacher" | "Flood the Toilet" | Cactus Impersonator |
| "Running With the Devil" | "Running From COVID-19" | Cactus Impersonator |
| "On Fire" | "I'm Extinguished" | Cactus Impersonator |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Give To Live | Red Cross (Blood Drives) | rocky |
| Comfortable Shoes | Hush Puppies/Dr. Scholl's | oldrock |
| Ice Cream Man | ANY and EVERY ice cream truck!! | Chris DeNicola |
| Jump | Suicide Hotline | Riot |
| Ice Cream Man | Good Humor Ice Cream | rocky |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Panama | Mexico Tourism Board | Kerry |
| Jump | SkyZone Trampoline Park | Cheese E. Chuck |
| Spanked | Donald Trump's Oval Office | SPANK that Donnie Douchebag! |
| Hot For Teacher | School/College/University | Alyssa |
| Mean Street | Century 21 | carly_carlz |
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Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Just To See Her Smokey Robinson | Right Now Van Halen | Just To See Her Right Now | Serafina |
| Take Your Time (Do It Right) The SOS Band | Right Now Van Halen | Take Your Time (Do It Right Now) | Rachel |
| Do You Wanna Dance? The Beach Boys | Dance The Night Away Van Halen | Do You Wanna Dance The Night Away? | Serafina |
| Is There Something I Should Know? Duran Duran | Right Now Van Halen | Is There Something I Should Know Right Now? | Rachel |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Van McHalen
Van McCoy combined with Van Halen
Submitted By: Lance Crackers
Belinda Vanlisle
Belinda Carlisle combined with Van Halen
Would upgrade the vehicle in Belinda's last name. (Could also be done with Van Morrison as the second performer.)
Submitted By: Gus
Bon Halen
Bon Jovi combined with Van Halen
Submitted By: Tim
Camper Van Halen
Camper Van Beethoven combined with Van Halen
Actually, this would be an awesome band name.
Submitted By: G
There are additional Van Halen Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"And the Cradle Will Rock"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, the kid is into ludes and speed and he don't come home for half the week.
Original Lyrics: Well, the kid is into losin' sleep and he don't come home for half the week.
| "Panama"
Misheard Lyrics: Vagabond!
Original Lyrics: Panama!
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"Right Now"
Misheard Lyrics: Only missed my attraction
Original Lyrics: Only missed by a fraction
| "Little Dreamer"
Misheard Lyrics: Weren't they amazed when you were bearded last?
Original Lyrics: Weren't they amazed when you were really last?
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Panama "
Misheard Lyrics: Angry Grandpa!
Original Lyrics: Panama!
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Hunchman David It was me and My Best Friend. We were on the School Bus and this came on. We were singing this and somebody we were sitting next to said “why are they talking about Angry Grandpa?” We said “that’s the name of the title!” We laughed so hard that we almost pissed ourselves! The Bus Driver said “It’s Panama”. We said “it sounded like they were talking about Angry Grandpa”. To this day, we will never forget about this! |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"Panama"
Better Lyrics:
Ah,you reach down,between my legs
Beat my meat back
Beat my meat back
Original Lyrics:
Ah,you reach down,between my legs
Ease the seat back
Ease the seat back
Submitted by: Ed Ehren
"Jump"
Better Lyrics:
Ted's fed up, with this Donald Trump clown
Fighting's been tough, but now,Trump's put his wife down
This campaign, folks, is so unreal
'Spill the beans" punches and tabloid appeal
Started Melania Trump smear
Pictured as Slovenian slut in his jet machine
British GQ mag was the means
Lyin' Ted claims sight was unseen
Blame tweets on Trump! Trump!
Heidi looks like a frump
Depression slumps. F' Trump!
Ted Cruz hates Trump!
Fighting's been tough, but now,Trump's put his wife down
This campaign, folks, is so unreal
'Spill the beans" punches and tabloid appeal
Started Melania Trump smear
Pictured as Slovenian slut in his jet machine
British GQ mag was the means
Lyin' Ted claims sight was unseen
Blame tweets on Trump! Trump!
Heidi looks like a frump
Depression slumps. F' Trump!
Ted Cruz hates Trump!
Original Lyrics:
get up, and nothing gets me down.
You got it tough. I've seen the toughest all around.
And I know, baby, just how you feel.
You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real
Oh can't you see me standing here,
I've got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen.
Oh can't you see what I mean?
Might as well jump. Jump!
Might as well jump.
Go ahead, jump. Jump!
Go ahead, jump.
You got it tough. I've seen the toughest all around.
And I know, baby, just how you feel.
You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real
Oh can't you see me standing here,
I've got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen.
Oh can't you see what I mean?
Might as well jump. Jump!
Might as well jump.
Go ahead, jump. Jump!
Go ahead, jump.
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Love Walks In"
Better Lyrics:
The Deli’s rearranged
All the Wursts are changed
No sliced scraps remain,
Steph is workin’ it
All the Wursts are changed
No sliced scraps remain,
Steph is workin’ it
Original Lyrics:
So when you sense a change
Nothing feels the same
All your dreams are strange,
Love comes walkin' in
Nothing feels the same
All your dreams are strange,
Love comes walkin' in
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"Jump"
The Funny Lyrics: Now can't you see me standing here,
I've got my back against the record machine Why They're Funny: How nice of you to tell us that, David Lee. I can just picture you in this pose.
Submitted by: Ricky
| "Hot For Teacher"
The Funny Lyrics: I don't feel tardy
Why They're Funny: the first time I heard David Lee Roth say that, it reminded me of one of our our class clowns and I laugh every time I hear it
Submitted by: kamikazewatermelon
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Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Jump"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Jump
Why They're Repetitive: Probably one of my favorite tunes from the 80s...but after a while Roth shouting 'Jump!' can really sharpen yer head to a point. Sammy must've groaned when he realized he'd be forced to sing it live night after night...
Submitted by: Silent Knight
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"Why Can't This Be Love?"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Only time will tell if we stand the test of time..
Why They're Nonsensical: Uh, ok....
Submitted by: Suzette
| "Why Can't This Be Love?"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Only time will tell
if we'll survive the test of time Why They're Nonsensical: ???????? This one makes my brain hurt
Submitted by: Robert Fegley
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Misrhymed Song Lyrics:
"Jump"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: I get up!!! and nothing gets me down.
You got it tough!!! I've seen the toughest around. And I know!!!! Baby just how you feel, you've got to roll, roll, roll, roll, with the punches to get to what's re-heal! Why They're Misrhymed: aside from the fact that Diamond Dave's articulation is overpronounced and his phrasing is about as masterful as bob Dylan with tourette's ...nothing, I mean nothing ryhme's at alll holy s***!!!
Submitted by: Andy Macintyre
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Insulting Song Lyrics:
"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love"
The Insulting Lyrics: You're semi-good looking
Why They're Insulting: Hmm, did he mean that as a compliment or an insult? Hard to tell.
Submitted by: Kat Kat
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"Why Can't This Be Love?"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Only time will tell
if we stand the test of time Why They're Inappropriate: I dig Sammy. I dig this band. This line is not only inappropriate, but it's redundant and stupid. Why, Sammy???? Why???????
Submitted by: Wayne
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Dated Song Lyrics:
"Jump"
The Dated Lyrics: 'I've got my back against the record machine.'
Why They're Dated: This is to add to the above statement. Some have interpreted this line very differently record machine = record label Some would say this song was written as a stab towards record labels pressuring groups to spit out big hit singles at will. Listen to the song in this context and it takes on a whole new light. Am I right? I don't think we'll ever know.
Ed Note: I was under the impression "record machine" in the song was referring to a jukebox. In any case, the song is dated - most everything is CDs now. Submitted by: orion350z
| "Jump"
The Dated Lyrics: Can't you see me standing here?
I've got my back against the record machine. Why They're Dated: We old fogeys who grew up in the 1980s might even still call it the record machine, but these days it plays CDs.
Submitted by: Offender
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"Black & Blue"
The Dirty Lyrics: Slip n' slide, push it in
Bitch sure got the rhythm I'm holding back, oh yeah, I got the control Hooked into her system Don't draw the line Honey, I ain't through with you The harder the better Let's do it 'til we're black and blue Why They're Dirty: Um, I pretty much knew they were dirty the first time I heard it. Duh.
Submitted by: Jamba
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Why Can't This Be Love"
The Song Lyrics: You want it straight from the heart
Song They Mention: Straight From The Heart - Bryan Adams
Submitted by: Isac
| "Feels So Good"
The Song Lyrics: Yesterday I saw my love light shine
Song They Mention: "Yesterday" - The Beatles
Submitted by: Jennifer Hate Hewitt
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Song Title Space Change:
"Spank Ed" originally "Spanked"
Ironically Eddie Van Halen might like that.
Submitted by: Peter
"Ill Wait" originally "I'll Wait"
In many waiting rooms it does seem this way.
Submitted by: Peter
"Love Walk Sin" originally "Love Walks In "
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Every Body Wants Some" originally "Everybody Wants Some"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Can'ts Top Lovin' You" originally "Can't Stop Lovin' You"
Too many "I can'ts" in the way?
Submitted by: Josh
Band Name Anagrams:
Naval Hen Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Ha Val Hen Submitted by: Peter
La Van Hen Submitted by: Evan
Hen Navel Submitted by: Lydia Helton
Song Title Anagrams:
"Oh, Factor Three!" originally "Hot For Teacher"
Submitted by: Ed
"Don't Save My Eyebrows" originally "Everybody Wants Some"
Why not??
Submitted by: Boy George Washington Square Root Beer Pong
"Every Boy Wanted Moss" originally "Everybody Wants Some"
Submitted by: Anna Graham
"Everyone Swam By Dots" originally "Everybody Wants Some"
Submitted by: Quyjibo
"Nice Macrame" originally "Ice Cream Man"
Submitted by: Alexis
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Panama"
The Lyrics: Don't ya know she's coming home with me
You'll lose her in that turn I'll get her! Panama, Panama Panama, Panama Why: Panama is why...
Submitted by: Carolyn
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Pretty Woman"
One of the first videos to be banned by MTV after many complaints by parents. The video featured two midgets about to perform sex with a woman, who was actually a man in drag.
Submitted by: Wolfman Jack Nicholson
Super Long Pop Songs:
"When It's Love" Length: 5:36
"When It's Love" is track #2 on the album, "OU812" (1988). It reaching #5 on Billboard's Pop Chart, making them one of their biggest hit singles.
Submitted by: Wisnu Aji
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Intruder" Length: 1:39
The power drill song.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
"Tora! Tora!" Length: 0:57
Yet another EVH guitar solo.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
"Spanish Fly" Length: 1:00
Another one of EVH's famous guitar solos.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
"1984" Length: 1:07
Synth solo, opens the album of the same title.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
"Cathedral" Length: 1:20
Another one of Eddie Van Halen's famous guitar solos.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
There are additional Super Short Pop Songs available.
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Fawn Ire" originally "On Fire"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Tot Whore Feature" originally "Hot For Teacher"
Submitted by: Terror Reid
Lyrics Alliteration:
"Why Can't This Be Love?"
The Lyrics: Only time will tell if we stand the test of time
Why: Actually, five "t"'s if you count "the".
Submitted by: Rocky
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Band Name Spoonerisms:
Hal Vanen originally "Van Halen"
Submitted by: rocky
Han Valen originally "Van Halen"
"Star Wars" meets "Babylon 5".
Submitted by: Peter
Lighter Side of Serious Bands:
"Panama"
During December 1989 the Cold War had ended peacefully. However, Panamanian strongman Manuel Noreiga had declared that Panama and the U.S.A. were in a state of war. With the memories of the 1979-1981 Iran hostage crisis still pretty fresh and Noreiga threatening the American forces in the Canal Zone the U.S. invaded Panama. Noreiga was soon cornered and holed up in a Vatican embassy. The U.S. Army played loud music in order to have Noreiga come out and surrender. Some of the songs blasted loudly included the Animals' "We Got to Get Outta This Place" and of course, "Panama" by Van Halen. This may be the first use of rock'n'roll as a weapon of war. Manuel Noreiga surrendered to the U.S. Army on January 2, 1990.
Submitted by: Kold Warrior
Hidden Messages:
"Hot For Teacher"
On the "1984" album right after that song is over you will hear somebody say,"Wuhf!" or something that sounds like that.
Submitted by: Got It Bad, Got It Bad, Got It Bad
What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"First Glam Metal band"
Van Halen, who formed in the mid-1970s, are widely considered to be the first Glam Metal band, due to the fact that they succeeded in mixing the sounds of Pop and Heavy Metal, had a virtuoso lead guitarist and a flamboyant frontman and wrote songs about Sex, Rock And Roll and just plain having a good time, which is pretty much every Glam Metal band's requirements.
Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
"Not Having Brown M&Ms"
The Brown M&M never gets respect (there's no Brown M character) and Van Halen is no exception. They used this policy because they wanted to make sure that their promoters have read the contract, since in one of their venues a roadie nearly got killed and wound-up with a damage bill of 85 grand!
Submitted by: Paul Warren
Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name:
Minivans
Based on their name.
Submitted by: Rocky
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"Everybody Wants Some"
Richard Linklater's 2016 film
Submitted by: Sutch
Bad Ringtone Choices:
"Jump"
The Lyrics: Go ahead, jump!
Jump! Might as well jump. Why: Not exactly what you want to hear when you're talking someone off of a ledge.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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