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Hey Metahumans! My name is Amethyst Jackson and in this bi-weekly blog, called Song of the Week, we will talk about music. Through this blog, I will take you on a journey to explore songs from every genre of music and see how they relate to the DC Universe. Let's get into it for today! This week's song is...

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Jump

Van Halen

  I get up, and nothin' gets me down
You got it tough
I've seen the toughest around
And I know, baby, just how you feel
You got to roll with the punches
And get to what's real

Ah, can't you see me standin' here?
I got my back against the record machine
I ain't the worst that you've seen
Ah, can't you see what I mean?

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Trivia

This song was released 1983. It was one of the most recognizable songs of the 80s. It was originally rejected by the band before they released it.

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Influence on the Decade

With its infectious energy and unforgettable synthesizer riff, “Jump” became a defining track for both the band and the era the song was released in. Known for Eddie Van Halen’s incredible guitar skills, the band took a different direction with “Jump” by using a synthesizer as the lead instrument. Which is definitely a big deal!

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Related to the Leagues

Another one that might not be super easy to relate to the leagues - but I did it! Because what does jumping feel like? Flying! And who is one of the metahumans that can fly? Fairy hybrids. Who this song is perfect for!