Context

This line is from the song "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones, which was released as a single in 1968.

In each verse of the song, the narrator details some hard times he's had, but he dismisses them with this line. Apparently, being Jumpin' Jack Flash makes up for a lot.

Where you've heard it

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then consider the Rolling Stones flattered. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" has been covered by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, The Beach Boys, Matchbox 20, Guns 'n' Roses, Billy Joel, and a host of smaller acts.

Additional Notable References:

• Penny Marshall swiped the title for her 1986 spy comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg.
• During his time as a Pittsburgh Pirate from 2001-2009, baseball player Jack Wilson used it as his walk-up song.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

So you've been through some hard times and people have done you wrong, but it's okay because you're better than that and now you're going to tell everyone how much better than that you are? Yeah, that can come off as a teensy bit pretentious.