JJAM – English Lyrics

• By: Stray Kids

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the playful world of Stray Kids with "JJAM," a song that's as catchy as it is fun. By exploring the dual meaning of 'jam'—both a tasty spread and a Korean expression for enjoyment—you'll discover how language can add layers to a song's charm. Get ready to smear some honey jam and move to the beat!

[English]

When I’m having fun spread honey jam ey

Finger lickin’ yeah feel free to take focus cams

Gather the variety and make it new and harmonious

Now brilliant voices and flamboyant dance moves gather together jam jam

Today’s topic is just having fun

This song is also tempting You can’t stop it

To the thick bass line body shake

Yeah okay cut it’s the desired take

Come and join the crew, get closer now

It’s time to make a move, get lit, so loud

We know we’ll never lose, get trophies now

Let out the hidden excitement All eyes stop yeah

Peanut butter jelly time

We stick together day and night yeah

Fill up our jars every time

Just spread it out

Dip and spread jam

Sticky sticky sticky jam

Yeah our jam got them

I got no jam? You got no jam? We gotta jam (chop chop)

Look at our jam, come on and shake shake jam jam

Stick it up now, put your put your hands up

It’s our playground and it’s getting crowded

It’s fun fun fun fun catch up

Look at our jam, come on and shake shake jam jam

(Sing)

Come on no need to suppress yourself

Throw away the worries shake them off and move

Jammed road, just take it slow

This place is always open, our home

In the red headlights

Sing with all your strength sing this song

No one can escape this feeling

Can’t escape it

(Dance)

I gotta move

Look at my groove

Jam, jam, jam, jam

Say woah

Ha

Say ooh

I know, you know, Lee Know

(Rap)

Kick snare hi-hat drum and bass

A fantastic chemistry peanut butter jelly

Him, her, them, it, or anyone

Bring them over have some fun Their interest take it

No need to be intimidated

All you need is the spirit and the bravado

Quick wit Catch

Allergy to no fun cough sneeze ahchoo

Sticking together day and night yeah

Filling up jars oh every time

So just spread it out (right now)

Dip and spread jam

Sticky sticky sticky jam

Yeah our jam got them

I got no jam? You got no jam? We gotta jam (chop chop)

Look at our jam, come on and shake shake jam jam

Everybody, every every, body body

JAM

(JAM)

Stick it up now, put your put your hands up

It’s our playground and it’s getting crowded

It’s fun fun fun fun catch up

Look at our jam, come on and shake shake jam jam

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
jam /dʒæm/ A1	noun - a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar verb - to play music together informally
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of rhythmic movements to music
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing great enthusiasm and eagerness
trophy /ˈtroʊfi/ B2	noun - a prize awarded for victory or success
excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ B2	noun - a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ B2	adjective - filled with many people or things
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - the non-physical part of a person
hidden /ˈhɪdən/ B2	adjective - kept out of sight; concealed
variety /vəˈraɪəti/ B2	noun - the quality or state of being different or diverse
brilliant /ˈbrɪljənt/ B2	adjective - very bright or radiant
chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ B2	noun - the study of matter and its interactions
intimidated /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/ C1	adjective - frightened or nervous because of a perceived threat
bravado /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ C1	noun - a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
exhilarating /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ C2	adjective - making one feel very happy, animated, or elated

Key Grammar Structures

• When I’m having fun spread honey jam ey

  ➔ Present Continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I’m having fun" uses the **Present Continuous tense** to describe an action happening at the moment.

• Come and join the crew, get closer now

  ➔ Imperative sentence

  ➔ The phrase "Come and join" is an **imperative** used to give a direct command or invitation.

• It’s time to make a move, get lit, so loud

  ➔ Expressing intention with 'It’s time to...'

  ➔ The phrase "It’s time to make a move" indicates that it is the appropriate moment to take action.

• Let out the hidden excitement All eyes stop yeah

  ➔ Imperative sentence with modal verb 'let out'

  ➔ The command "Let out the hidden excitement" encourages expressing feelings openly.

• Peanut butter jelly time We stick together day and night yeah

  ➔ Simple present tense for habitual action

  ➔ The phrase "We stick together" uses the **simple present tense** to describe a habitual action or ongoing relationship.

• Dip and spread jam Sticky sticky sticky jam

  ➔ Imperative verb + conjunction for commands

  ➔ The phrase "Dip and spread jam" uses imperative verb forms to give a command or encouragement.