Jammin' Me

Tom Petty

About Jammin' Me

"Jammin' Me" is the first single from Let Me Up (I've Had Enough), a 1987 album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It is co-written by Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Mike Campbell. The heartland rock tune has been included in Petty's 'best of' albums Playback and Anthology: Through the Years.


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1997
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You got me in a corner
You got me against the wall
I got nowhere to go
I got nowhere to fall

Take back your insurance
Baby nothings guaranteed
Take back your acid rain
Let your T.V. bleed

[Chorus]
You're jammin' me, you're jammin' me
Quit jammin' me
Baby you can keep me painted in a corner
You can walk away, but it's not over

Take back your angry slander
Take back your pension plan
Take back your ups and downs of your life
In raisin-land

Take back Vanessa Redgrave
Take back Joe Piscopo
Take back Eddie Murphy
Give 'em all some place to go

[Chorus]

Take back your Iranian torture
And the apple in young Steve's eye
Yeah take back your losing streak
Check your front wheel drive

Take back Pasadena
Take back El Salvador
Take back that country club
They're tryin' to build outside my door

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Tom Petty

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20, 1950) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. He had also performed under the pseudonyms of Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury. more »

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Written by: BOB DYLAN, TOM PETTY, MIKE CAMPBELL

Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group

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20 facts about this song

Band Background
"Jammin' Me" is a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, a Florida-based rock band led by the renowned musician and songwriter Tom Petty.
Album Release
The track was originally released on the band's 1987 album "Let Me Up (I've Had Enough)." This was their seventh studio album.
Chart Performance
It was a successful song, reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the United States.
Music Writing
The songwriting of "Jammin' Me" is credited to Petty, guitarist Mike Campbell, and Bob Dylan.
Song Inspiration
According to Tom Petty, the song was inspired by his frustration with the media and the barrage of information that people are subjected to every day.
Bob Dylan Collaboration
It is noted that "Jammin' Me" was one of the first songs Bob Dylan wrote with someone else, leading to further collaborations such as the Traveling Wilburys supergroup.
Eddie Murphy Reference
The song originally included a reference to actor Eddie Murphy, which was removed in later performances in order to keep the song current.
Music Video
A music video for "Jammin' Me" was released featuring Tom Petty and the band performing against a backdrop of rapidly changing images.
Live Performances
Though "Jammin' Me" was a hit, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers didn't include the song in their live sets very often.
Modern Day Usage
The song has been featured in various modern media outlets such as in the 2007 film "Hot Rod," where it was played during the final jump scene.
Release Date
"Jammin' Me" was released in April 1987 as the first single from "Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers" album "Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)".
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Bob Dylan.
Chart Performance
"Jammin' Me" topped Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart in 1987. It was the band's third song to do so, following "The Waiting" and "You Got Lucky".
Dylan's Influence
Despite sharing co-writing credits, Bob Dylan did not perform or appear in this song. It was written while Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers were serving as Dylan's backing band on his "True Confessions" tour.
Musical Style
The song has a distinctive rock sound, characterized by Petty's distinctive vocals and a blistering guitar solo from Mike Campbell.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Jammin' Me" carry a theme of frustration with information overload caused by mass media, reflecting the social and cultural climate of the 80s.
Music Video
The song's music video is artistic, featuring a combination of live action and stop-motion animation footage.
Live Performances
The song was part of the setlist during Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 2006-2007 tour, where the jaunty track got the crowd moving each time.
Lyrics Controversy
In later performances, the song's lyrics were clearly changed as Petty replaced the names in the original verses, due to changed social relevance over time.
Legacy
Despite its success, "Jammin' Me" isn't one of Petty's better-known hits today, but certainly it maintains a respected position within his extensive catalog.

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