Everybody get up it’s time to slam now
We got a real jam goin down
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
Come on and slam and welcome to the jam
Come on and slam if you wanna jam
Hey you whatcha gonna do
Hey you whatcha gonna do
Hey you whatcha gonna do
Hey you whatcha gonna do
Party people in the house lets go
It’s your boy ay Ski aight so
Pass that thing and watch me flex
Behind my back you know what’s next
To the jam all in your face
Wassup just feel the bass
Drop it rock it down the room
Shake it quake it space Kaboom
Work that body work that body
Make sure you don’t hurt no body
Get wild and lose your mind
Take this thing into over time
Hey DJ TURN IT UP
QCD gon burn it up
C’mon y’all get on the floor
So hey let’s go aight
Everybody get up it’s time to slam now
We got a real jam goin down
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
Wave your hands in the air if you feel fine
We’re gonna take it into overtime
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
C’mon it’s time to get hype say Whoop there it is
C’mon all the fellas say Whoop there it is
C’mon one time for the ladies say Whoop there it is
Now all the fellas say Whoop there it is
C’mon and run baby run
C’mon C’mon do it run baby run
Yeah you wanna hoop so shoot baby shoot
Yeah you wanna hoop so shoot baby shoot
C’mon and slam and welcome to the jam
C’mon and slam if you wanna jam
C’mon and slam and welcome to the jam
C’mon and slam if you wanna jam
Slam Bam Thank you ma’am
Get on the floor and jam
If you see me on the microphone
Girl you got me in a zone
C’mon C’mon and start the game
Break it down tell me your name
We the team I’m the coach
Let’s dance all night from coast to coast
Just slide from left to right
Just slide yourself enlight
You see me drop the bass
3 1 1 all in your face
Jam on it let’s have some fun
Jam on it One on One
You run the O and I run the D
So C’mon baby just jam for me
Everybody get up it’s time to slam now
We got a real jam goin down
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
Wave your hands in the air if you feel fine
We’re gonna take it into overtime
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
Hey ladies (Yeah)
Y’all ready to stop (NO)
Y’all wanna know why (Why)
Cuz it’s a Slam Jam
Fellas (Yeah)
Y’all ready to stop (NO)
Y’all wanna know why (Why)
It’s time to Slam Jam
Everybody get up it’s time to slam now
We got a real jam goin down
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
Wave your hands in the air if you feel fine
We’re gonna take it into overtime
Welcome to the Space Jam
Here’s your chance do your dance at the Space Jam alright
C’mon everybody say Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah
C’mon C’mon let me hear you say Hey ey ey O
C’mon C’mon everybody Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah
Just take the time to say Hey ey ey O
Check it out Check it out
Y’all ready for this (You know it)
Nah y’all ain’t ready
Y’all ready for this (You know it)
C’mon check it out Y’all ready to jam (You know it)
Nah I I don’t think so
Y’all ready to jam (You know it)
C’mon
Behind the Music: Meaning & Story
The Space Jam theme song, performed by Quad City DJ’s, became an instant sensation upon its release on 10 November 1996. As the titular track of the film’s multi-platinum soundtrack, it captured the high-energy spirit of the groundbreaking basketball-meets-animation adventure. The movie, produced by Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, paired NBA legend Michael Jordan with beloved Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny.
Directed by Joe Pytka (with contributions from Malcolm D. Lee and Joe Dante across the franchise), the film was a massive commercial success. With an $80 million budget, it grossed over $250.2 million worldwide. The theme song itself is a hallmark of the “Jock Jam” era, utilizing a heavy bassline and anthemic “Come on and slam” hook that remains a staple in sports arenas and nostalgic dance floors today.
The song serves as more than just an intro; it is a call to action that bridged the gap between 90s hip-hop culture and family entertainment. By blending energetic rap verses with iconic sports-chant melodies, Quad City DJ’s created a cultural phenomenon that defined the era’s aesthetic. Decades later, the song continues to resonate as a high-octane anthem for fans of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performed the Space Jam theme song?
The song was performed by the group Quad City DJ’s, who were also famous for the hit “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train).”
When was the original Space Jam released?
Space Jam premiered in theaters on November 10, 1996.
How much money did Space Jam make?
The film was a box office hit, grossing approximately $250.2 million worldwide.
