Jungle Boogie
03. Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get it on)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get it on)
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Shake it around)
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Boogie, boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get the boogie)
Jungle boogie
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Ah, get the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Let me jump in)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(It's the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(Boogie)
Get down, get down
(It's the boogie)
Get down, get down
Uh, get it
Feel the funk y'all
Let it flow
Get down with the boogie
I'm a-talkin' 'bout the jungle boogie
Get down, huh
Get down with the boogie say
Uh, huh, get down
Say, uh, huh-uh, ah, get down
Say, uh, huh, get down
Say, uh, huh, till you feel it, y'all
Ah, huh, get down, y'all
Uh-huh
Ah, get down
Huh-uh
Ah, get up, y'all
Ah, huh, with the get down
Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Get down
Whoa!
The lyrics to Kool & The Gang's song "Jungle Boogie" are all about getting down and feeling the jungle beat. The repetitive use of the phrase "get down" reinforces the idea that the song is all about dancing and letting loose. The words "jungle boogie" also highlight the primal, animalistic nature of the beat and the rhythms involved. The line "feel the funk y'all, let it flow" encourages listeners to not just dance, but fully surrender to the music and let it take over their bodies.
The song also has a call and response element, with the lead singer urging the listeners to "get down" while the backup singers respond with "jungle boogie" or "with the boogie". This creates an interactive element to the song and encourages the audience to participate and join in the fun. Overall, the lyrics of "Jungle Boogie" are simple and repetitive but embody the spirit of dance and celebration that Kool & The Gang were known for.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, get down
Let's dance and have fun
Get down with the boogie
Join the groove and rhythm of the music
Get it on
Feel the energy of the music and let it flow
Get up with the boogie
Stand up and dance to the beat of the music
Get up with the get down
Get up and move your body to the ground
Shake it around
Let loose and move freely
Boogie, boogie
Dance and enjoy the music
Get the boogie
Catch the rhythm and vibe of the music
Let me jump in
Join us and dance together
Uh, get it
Let's go, feel the music and dance
Feel the funk y'all
Get in tune with the funky sound of the music
Let it flow
Allow the rhythm and music to move you
Till you feel it, y'all
Dance and move until you feel the music completely
Whoa!
That was amazing! Let's keep dancing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Robert Bell, Ronald Bell, Donald Boyce, George Brown, Robert Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Richard Westfield
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