Family Force 5 - Jet Pack Kicks Lyrics
Lyrics
NASA on the box
Pulling 4 G's
Prototype sneaks
Spaceships underneath
Wings on the back
Swoops on the side
Patent leather black
Yeah, I'm going mach 5
Ground control
Ignite the soles
Permission to launch
Yeah, we good to roll
Leavin' all y'all in a cloud of smoke
Lift off
Lift off
Let's go
Jet pack kicks
High in the sky
Walkin' on air
I know how to fly
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
You can watch me hover in my jet pack kicks
All laced-up
Rockets on blast
Sonic boom
So so fast
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
Hover in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Luke Skywalkin'
Marty McFly'in
Man up in the moon
Yeah, I high-fived him
Circle 'round the sun
Whoo, it's hot
Orbit the erf
Third Rock
Solar-powered
Making meteor showers
Battery life is like a million hours
Hyper-speed
Hyper-space
Def stars in ya face
Jet pack kicks
High in the sky
Walkin' on air
I know how to fly
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
You can watch me hover in my jet pack kicks
All laced-up
Rockets on blast
Sonic boom
So so fast
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
Hover in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Drop out the sky like Baumgartner
Straight on down to Georgia
Light up the sky so bright at night that
People say, "Is it the morning?"
Space invaders
Let's make some craters
Put up your light sabers
Get Darth Vader
Feel the force with my kicks on
You can feel the force with my kicks on
Family Force 5 with my kicks on
You can feel the force with my kicks on
Family Force 5 with my kicks on
Jet pack kicks
High in the sky
Walkin' on air
I know how to fly
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
You can watch me hover in my jet pack kicks
All laced-up
Rockets on blast
Sonic boom
So so fast
In my jet pack kicks, my jet pack kicks
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
Hover in my jet pack kicks
Hover, hover, hover
I can see the world in my jet pack kicks
Man, Just Marty McFly'in
Luke Skywalkin' too
Can you blame me?
You do it
What? what?
I can't hear you
I'm flying
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Jet Pack Kicks by Family Force 5 (Iron Man)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Jet Pack Kicks," released on August 5, 2014, as part of Family Force 5's album *Time Stands Still*, immediately launches the audience into an energetic, almost fantastical realm of limitless possibility. The track, typical of the band's electrifying style, paints a vivid picture of defying gravity and soaring through the cosmos, creating an anthem of exuberant freedom and boundless aspiration.
At its surface, the song is a playful, high-octane celebration of imaginative power, where the protagonist possesses "jet pack kicks" that allow them to fly at "mach 5," "walk on air," and "hover." The lyrics are packed with pop culture references, from "NASA on the box" and "Luke Skywalkin'" to "Marty McFly'in" and even "Baumgartner," establishing a sense of awe-inspiring technological prowess and adventurous exploration. The repeated assertion, "I know how to fly," coupled with the imagery of "seeing the world" from above, speaks to a desire for an elevated perspective and an unshakeable confidence in one's abilities.
Beneath this exhilarating, sci-fi-infused narrative, Family Force 5—a band known for infusing their music with spiritual undertones—delivers a profound allegorical message rooted in Christian faith. The "jet pack kicks" themselves can be understood as a powerful metaphor for the spiritual empowerment and divine enablement available to believers. Just as these fantastical shoes grant the ability to transcend earthly limitations, so too does faith in Christ lift us above the mundane and equip us for extraordinary feats. When the song declares "NASA on the box" and "prototype sneaks," it subtly hints at a divine design, a unique equipping that is not of this world, aligning with the truth that we are "His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works" (Ephesians 2:10). The call to "ignite the soles" and seek "permission to launch" can be seen as a spiritual readiness, a yearning for divine authorization and the infilling of the Holy Spirit to begin a purposeful journey.
The imagery of being "high in the sky," "walking on air," and having the ability to "hover" speaks directly to a transcendent perspective—a heavenly mindset that allows one to rise above the world's anxieties and challenges. This resonates with Colossians 3:1-2, which encourages us to "seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God" and to "set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." From this elevated vantage point, one can truly "see the world," gaining clarity and understanding that worldly perspectives cannot offer, much like looking down from a great height clarifies the landscape below. The "hyper-speed" and "sonic boom" described in the song illustrate the transformative power and swiftness of God's work in a life surrendered to Him, making us capable of overcoming obstacles with supernatural speed and impact.
Furthermore, the playful yet potent references to "Space invaders," "Darth Vader," and wielding "light sabers" to "feel the force with my kicks on" translate into a vibrant depiction of spiritual warfare. This isn't about physical combat but about confronting the "spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12) with the divine authority and power that believers are given through Christ. The repeated declaration, "You can feel the force with my kicks on," becomes an affirmation of the spiritual strength and divine presence accompanying believers, empowering them to stand firm against adversity. This echoes Luke 10:19, where Jesus states, "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." The idea of "solar-powered" kicks with "a million hours" of battery life points to an inexhaustible, divine energy source—God's everlasting strength and provision that sustains us in our spiritual walk.
Ultimately, "Jet Pack Kicks" by Family Force 5 is more than just a catchy, high-energy track; it’s an imaginative anthem for the spiritually empowered life. It masterfully uses vibrant, pop-culture-infused language to convey a profound message of divine enablement, an elevated perspective, and victorious spiritual living available through faith. It encourages individuals to embrace the supernatural capabilities granted by God, to rise above earthly limitations, and to boldly navigate life with the boundless joy and strength found in walking with Christ. The song serves as an invigorating reminder that with spiritual "jet pack kicks," we are not merely walking, but soaring, equipped to "mount up with wings like eagles" (Isaiah 40:31) and truly "see the world" from a divine perspective.