Rip It Up

Jet

About Rip It Up

"Rip It Up" is a song from Australian rock band Jet's second album Shine On. It was released 27 November 2006 as the second single from that album in Australia. Fellow band members and brothers, Chris Cester and Nic Cester, together with Cameron Muncey, co-wrote the track. At a concert at London's Brixton Academy Nic, the lead singer, announced "Here's a song we've written about Paris Hilton – it's called 'Rip It Up'", he referred to the United States socialite, Paris Hilton. Contactmusic.com's reporter claims that the track "includes lyrics threatening to kill Hilton's pet dog... [and] includes a reference to her infamous sex video." The lyrics include a line from the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz: "I'm gonna get you my pretty, and your little dog too." A music video was made for "Rip It Up". The track was originally titled "Nothing to Lose". It debuted at No. 67 on the ARIA Singles Chart and peaked at No. 49 for one week before leaving the top 50 altogether. "Rip It Up" was released in the United Kingdom as the fourth single from Shine On and as a limited edition "7" vinyl. It failed to chart in the UK. 


Year:
2007
3:20
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Did you ever get the feeling you were born to lose
Smacked in the face with a silver spoon
Skinny doll gimme your magazine queen
Spread your legs for the silver screen
From the bedroom baby to the city of light
You look pretty good but you're not so bright

Flashin' your stash ain't nothin' new
I'm gonna get ya my pretty and your little dog too
Make me rich, your doctor said
And if you ever break down I'll cut you up again
On the bedroom wall the stars look bright
But they don't belong in the city of light

Get on your feet boys
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Get on your feet girls
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!

Well,well, well what a wild wild dream
Monkey do, what a monkey seen
Daddy done bought you a record deal
Bargain basement boy how does it feel
From the bedroom baby to the city of light
You look pretty good but you're not so bright

Get on your feet boys
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Get on your feet girls
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it!
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up,
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up

Get on your feet girl
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it
Get on your feet boy
Rip it up, rip it up if your ever gonna make it

Get on your feet girl
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up
Rip it up, rip it up, rip it up

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Jet

Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001. The band consists of lead guitarist Cameron Muncey, bassist Mark Wilson, and brothers Nic and Chris Cester on vocals/rhythm guitar and drums respectively. The group sold 6.5 million albums. The band dissolved in 2012, but reformed in 2016. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER CESTER, CAMERON THANE MUNCEY, NICHOLAS JOHN CESTER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Details
"Rip It Up" is a song from the Australian rock band named Jet.
Album Details
The song is included on their second studio album, "Shine On," which was released in 2006.
Music Genre
The track, like most of Jet’s music, is classified within the genre of hard rock, garage rock, and alternative rock.
Chart Success
While "Rip It Up" didn't make a significant impact on international music charts, the album "Shine On" peaked at number one on the Australian ARIA Albums chart.
Band Lineup
The lineup of the band during the recording of "Rip It Up" consisted of Nic Cester (vocals/guitar), Chris Cester (drums/vocals), Cameron Muncey (guitar/vocals), and Mark Wilson (bass/keyboards).
Production
The song "Rip It Up" was produced by Dave Sardy, who has also worked with other notable artists such as Oasis, The Rolling Stones, and Marilyn Manson.
Music Video
The music video for "Rip It Up" features the band performing the song energetically in a studio setting.
Live Performances
Jet often included "Rip It Up" in their setlists during their concerts.
Critical Reception
The song, as well as the album "Shine On," received mixed reactions from critics, with some praising the band's return to traditional rock n' roll sound, while others criticized the lack of originality.
Disbandment and Reunion
Jet disbanded in 2012, several years post the release of "Rip It Up," but they reunited in 2016 for a series of performances and later released new music.
Song's Theme
"Rip It Up" is known for its high-octane rhythm and rebellious lyrics, in line with the band's typical hard rock style.

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