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1998 single by Tertiary Middle Blind

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1998 unmarried past Third Eye Blind

"Jumper"
Jumper single.jpg
Single by Third Center Blind
from the album Tertiary Centre Blind
B-side "Graduate" (remix)
Released Baronial iv, 1998 (1998-08-04) [ane]
Studio

Toast Studios, Skywalker Ranch and H.O.S. (San Francisco)

Genre
  • Culling rock[2]
  • ability popular[3] [4]
Length
  • iv:33 (album version)
  • 4:06 (unmarried version)
Label Elektra
Songwriter(s) Stephan Jenkins
Producer(south)
  • Stephan Jenkins
  • Eric Valentine
Tertiary Eye Bullheaded singles chronology
"Losing a Whole Yr"
(1998) 		"Jumper"
(1998) 		"Anything"
(1999)
Music video
"Jumper" on YouTube

"Jumper" is a vocal past American stone ring Third Center Blind from their eponymous debut studio anthology (1997). It was released to radio as the fifth and last single from the album on August 4, 1998, by Elektra Records. Frontman Stephan Jenkins is credited as the sole writer of the song, whilst production on the song was helmed by Jenkins and Eric Valentine. According to Jenkins, "Jumper" focuses on an human activity of suicide, with the broader message of the song existence nigh man compassion.

The vocal was recorded and mixed in and effectually San Francisco at Toast Studios, Skywalker Ranch, H.O.South., and The Site past Valentine. "Jumper" received positive reviews from music critics. The song reached number five on the The states Billboard Hot 100 and number ix on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. "Jumper" was also successful in Canada, climbing to number ten on the RPM Height Singles chart.

Writing and inspiration [edit]

"My parents divorced, and that hurt me. We were poor and I went to a rich high school. I was dyslexic and had attention deficit disorder, which I withal have. Then I carried all these things with me. 1 afternoon, I had this epiphany. I said 'You lot know what? I don't have it all together. I come from stuff that was actually difficult, and that'southward me. That'southward who I am.' I embraced that. There's a line in the song that says, 'Anybody's got to confront downward the demons/Maybe today nosotros tin put the by abroad.' It's very much a song about putting the past away."[5]

—Stephan Jenkins talking to Teen People virtually the vocal'due south inspiration.

"Jumper" was written solely by frontman Stephan Jenkins. Jenkins intended to write a vocal well-nigh the perils of bullying, with the song'due south narrative focusing on a "friend who's gay jumping off a span and killing themselves".[6] This narrative was inspired past a friend of band managing director Eric Godtland who committed suicide in high school due to bullying he endured for his sexuality.[7] In an interview with SongFacts, Jenkins said that the concept of the song was also developed through his own alienating childhood experiences.[8] Despite being written as a lament, Jenkins expressed that a broader message of "Jumper" is to have an understanding and compassion for one another.[9] He further explained the significant of the song:

"Jumper" is nigh a guy who jumped off the Coronado Span and killed himself. It's kind of a noir-inspired story, and the point was if we take more than understanding for each other, and so we might give each other credit. And if yous don't want to come across me once again, I'd understand. Sometimes when you really aid people and you brand yourself vulnerable and they can't really see you [subsequently]. I had a friend who was raped and she needed money for medical intendance. and she was ashamed and couldn't talk to her parents about it... basically, after I helped her she didn't desire to run into me. She gave a bit too much of herself. I understood that.[9]

Since the release of "Jumper", Jenkins has identified that the pregnant of the song has changed for many listeners. He felt that the song's meaning was not entirely understood upon release, although "At present information technology has this real levity. It'due south this huge moment of release for the audience".[8] Lyndsey Parker from Yahoo! Entertainment designated the vocal as an "anti-bullying anthem", prompting Jenkins to acknowledge that he feels "Jumper" has resonated among many LGBT listeners.[ten]

Recording and mixing [edit]

Eric Valentine was responsible for the mixing of the rail, which was fabricated at The Site, H.O.S, and Toast Studios.[11] Ted Jensen mastered the track at Sterling Sound Studios in New York City.[11]

Limerick [edit]

According to the canvas music published at Musicnotes.com by Alfred Publishing, the song is written in the key of C major[12] and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 88 beats per minute.[13] Jenkin'southward song range spans one octave, from C4 to A5.[xiii]

Disquisitional reception [edit]

Justin Joffe of Observer referred to the vocal equally a "catchy acoustic jangle" that addresses suicide.[14]

Chart performance [edit]

In the United States, "Jumper" debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 nautical chart for the issue dated December v, 1998.[15] The vocal spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at number five for the issue dated January xxx, 1999.[15]

Music video [edit]

The music video was directed by Yariv Gaber. It primarily takes place in a crowded club and focuses on a young man who wanders in and around the surrounding area of the city; interacting with various people. Stephan Jenkins primarily sings while Kevin Cadogan is seen making out with diverse women, some of whom are implied to be escorts. A meaning street walker, a promiscuous and flirtatious hustler, and a gratuitous spirited partier are those shown frequently throughout the video. American model Anna Nicole Smith makes a cursory appearance near the end.[16] Eventually, Jenkins sings direct to the young man who seems empowered past the bulletin. Every bit the video ends, Jenkins briefly transforms into a little boy playing a snare drum to match with the ending of the song.

Live performances [edit]

In September 2015, Jenkins joined Demi Lovato on their iHeartRadio Music Festival set for a functioning of "Jumper".[17] The song was performed at a charity concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to a crowd of 2022 Republican National Convention attendees.[18] The band performed "Jumper" and "Non-Dairy Creamer" in protestation of the Republican Political party'due south party platform, with Jenkins speaking out in support of LGBT rights and science.[19]

Track listings and formats [edit]

  • CD, cassette, and vii-inch [20]
  1. "Jumper" (Radio Edit) – 4:06
  2. "Graduate" (Remix) – three:26

Credits and personnel [edit]

Credits and personnel are adapted from the 3rd Eye Blind album liner notes.[11]

  • Kevin Cadogan – guitar, vocals
  • Brad Hargreaves – drums
  • Stephan Jenkins – author, vocals, guitars, percussion, keyboard arrangements, producer
  • Arion Salazar – bass, vocals, piano
  • Eric Valentine – applied science, producer, mixing
  • Ted Jensen - mastering

Charts [edit]

Release history [edit]

Appearances in other media [edit]

  • The song is featured in the 2008 film Yes Man, as Carl Allen (Jim Carrey) uses an audio-visual serenade to try to prevent a suicidal homo (Luis Guzmán) from jumping off the ledge of an apartment building. 3rd Eye Blind'southward Stephan Jenkins briefly appears in the scene equally a fireman.
  • A cover of the song has been recorded by BEDlight for BlueEYES featuring Sebastian Davin of Dropping Daylight for the album Punk Goes 90's. Indie-pop band Daphne Loves Derby as well regularly covers this song in concert.
  • This song was used for a public service announcement on Season v, Episode 3 of MTV's Road Rules titled "The Bullheaded Leading the Blessed." The prove originally aired on January 26, 1998.[31]
  • This song was featured in the 2011 moving-picture show 30 Minutes or Less on a mixtape made past Travis (Nick Swardson).
  • This song was featured in the American Dad! episode "The Scarlet Getter".
  • This song was featured in the 2011 moving picture My Suicide.
  • A remixed version entitled, "Jumper '09" was added to the Rock Band Music Store as DLC through the Rock Band Network in 2010.
  • The vocal was sung during a skit on The Tonight Testify Starring Jimmy Fallon past Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake on December 16, 2014.[32]

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1259. July 31, 1998. p. 37.
  2. ^ "88 Best Alternative Stone Songs of 1998". Spin. October 25, 2018. p. x. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "The 98 Greatest Songs of 1998: Critics' Picks". Billboard. May 29, 2018. Retrieved April three, 2021.
  4. ^ "The 98 Greatest Songs of 1998: Critics' Picks". Billboard. May 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "Third Eye Blind make a lyrical leap of faith", Teen People, February 1999
  6. ^ Graham, Mark (August 25, 2009). "Third Eye Bullheaded's Stephan Jenkins on the Band'southward Recent Resurgence and the Wonders of Herman Melville". Vulture . Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Third Centre Blind Finds Another Audition Connection With Latest Crossover Cut. Billboard. January 31, 1998.
  8. ^ a b Antonelli, Laura. "Songwriter interviews: Stephan Jenkins of Tertiary Eye Blind". Songfacts . Retrieved Feb xix, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "'At that place Was No Overnight Success': An Oral History of Third Eye Blind's Self-Titled Debut". Billboard. April 6, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  10. ^ Parker, Lyndsay (October 27, 2018). "Why Third Eye Bullheaded's anti-bullying anthem 'Jumper' nevertheless matters, xx years later". Yahoo! . Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  11. ^ a b c Third Eye Bullheaded (Inlay cover). Tertiary Centre Blind. Elektra. 1997. 62012-ii. {{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ Stephan, Jenkins; Blind, Third Eye (May iv, 2009). "Jumper". Musicnotes.com . Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Tertiary Eye Blind (1997). "Third Eye Blind 'Jumper' Digital Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  14. ^ Joffe, Justin (April seven, 2017). "Stephan Jenkins on 'Third Eye Blind' twenty Years Subsequently". Observer. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Jan 30, 1999. Retrieved July eight, 2020.
  16. ^ "Third Eye Blind discusses Anna Nicole Smith, Heads into Studio in January". MTV. October xxx, 1998. Retrieved July seven, 2020.
  17. ^ Lindner, Emilee (September xix, 2015). "Whoa! Demi Lovato Had A Major '90s Throwback Onstage". MTV . Retrieved July vii, 2020.
  18. ^ Kreps, Daniel (July xx, 2016). "Watch Third Eye Blind Troll Republicans at Cleveland Fundraiser". Rolling Stone . Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  19. ^ Zaru, Deena (Baronial 16, 2017). "Third Eye Blind taunts GOP during convention, gets booed". CNN . Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  20. ^ Jumper (US CD Single liner notes). 3rd Eye Blind. Elektra Records. 1998. 64058-2. {{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ "Tiptop RPM Singles: Effect 7010." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved Baronial thirty, 2019.
  22. ^ "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  23. ^ "Third Eye Bullheaded Nautical chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved Baronial 30, 2019.
  24. ^ "Third Eye Bullheaded Nautical chart History (Adult Popular Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  25. ^ "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Culling Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  26. ^ "Third Centre Bullheaded Nautical chart History (Popular Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March eight, 2019.
  27. ^ "RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Athenaeum Canada. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  28. ^ "Billboard Tiptop 100 – 1999". Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  29. ^ "1999 – The Year in Music" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 52. December 25, 1999. p. 148. Retrieved April two, 2020.
  30. ^ Sandiford-Waller, Theda (January 23, 1999). "Hot 100 Singles Spotlight". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 4. p. 100. The retail single for 'Jumper' arrived in stores Jan. 12...
  31. ^ "Road Rules: The Bullheaded Leading the Blessed". Television.com.
  32. ^ "BFFs Justin Timberlake And Jimmy Fallon Just Went All '90s At Military camp". Huffington Mail. December 17, 2014.

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