Livin' In The Jungle
Black Joe Lewis The Honeybears Lyrics
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I said now welcome to the jungle, now babe, everybody get up, gotta find my groove
Well I been swingin′ on the vine, now honey, like a monkey, all day long
And I'm not smokin′ on the pipe, now honey, keep my mind so right
Got my Amazon, again, I told you, take her by her hand
Gonna take her to the tallest tree, I told ya, give her all my good lovin'
I said welcome to the jungle, now babe, everybody get up, gotta put on my shoes
I said now welcome to the jungle, now babe, everybody get up, gotta find my groove
Who that makin' that noise in my itty bed
Who that makin′ all the funky noise
All the bear horn makin′ all that noise
Who that makin' all that funky noise
Somebody call 911 -- Gotta noise so bad, babe, in your bed
Gotta work in the morning -- don′t you people ever go to bed
Everybody get up, find your shoes, get your groove
Everybody gotta bet outa bed, find your shoes, find your groove
That jungle noise
The lyrics to Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears', "Livin' in the Jungle," speak of the chaos and commotion of living in the jungle. The opening lines, "Welcome to the jungle," set the tone for the song, welcoming the listeners to the chaotic world of the jungle. The singer then urges everyone to get up and find their footwear and groove. The reference to shoes may symbolize that in the jungle, one needs to be ready to run or fight at a moment's notice, and the groove represents the rhythm or pace of life in the jungle.
The singer then describes themselves swinging on a vine like a monkey and mentions that they are not smoking on the pipe but instead keep their mind clear. These lines could be interpreted as the singer comparing themselves to the wild animals in the jungle, free and uninhibited, and emphasizing the importance of clarity of mind in a chaotic environment. The next lines describe the singer taking their companion by the hand and taking them to the tallest tree, where they will give them all their "good loving." This could symbolize the importance of human connection and intimacy in a chaotic and unpredictable world.
In the chorus, the singer questions the source of the noise in their "itty bed" and the "funky noise" made by the bear horn. They then urge everyone to get up and find their shoes and grooves as the jungle noise surrounds them. Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the unpredictability and chaotic nature of life in the jungle and the importance of staying grounded and connected to oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I said now welcome to the jungle, now babe, everybody get up, gotta put on my shoes
I welcome you to this wild world of chaos where everyone needs to stand up and be prepared to move quickly
I said now welcome to the jungle, now babe, everybody get up, gotta find my groove
I greet you to this lively atmosphere where we all need to connect with our inner rhythm and find our way to navigate through this chaos
Well I been swingin′ on the vine, now honey, like a monkey, all day long
I have been resiliently and effortlessly adapting to this rough environment, like a monkey swinging on a vine
And I'm not smokin′ on the pipe, now honey, keep my mind so right
I am not numbing my senses with drugs or alcohol, but rather keeping myself focused and alert
Got my Amazon, again, I told you, take her by her hand
I have my partner by my side, and I am ready to lead her through this jungle
Gonna take her to the tallest tree, I told ya, give her all my good lovin'
I plan to take her to a place where we can escape this chaos and show her all of my affection
Who that makin' that noise in my itty bed
Who is responsible for causing such a disturbance in my life?
Who that makin′ all the funky noise
Who is responsible for all this strange and unusual activity?
All the bear horn makin′ all that noise
This noisy environment feels unavoidable and uncontrollable, much like a bear howling in the wild
Somebody call 911 -- Gotta noise so bad, babe, in your bed
This chaos is so overwhelming, it feels like an emergency and we need help to calm everything down
Gotta work in the morning -- don′t you people ever go to bed
I have responsibilities to attend to in the morning, yet this chaos seems like it never stops and nobody ever rests
Everybody get up, find your shoes, get your groove
The only solution is to rise above the chaos, find our footing, and move to our own rhythm
Everybody gotta bet outa bed, find your shoes, find your groove
We can't stay dormant, we must rise up, put on our shoes, and find our way to thrive in this jungle
That jungle noise
This atmosphere is filled with unexpected sounds, movements, and challenges that require us to be adaptable and aware
Writer(s): Joseph David Lewis, Zachary Clarke Ernst
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wilsonvid92
Why isn't this topping the charts.....our generation need to take a moment to realize whats real music
@ricklujan8670
Great QUESTION!!
@outofthegutterart5636
Where have I been all your lives? You guys ROCK!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😋
@t-rexngatokorua8733
I got here from listening to death metal. Oh well. I can jam to this too! :)
@71Mingles
How can anyone not love this track. Simply amazing.
@wereadouremail
OH DEAR GOD! These guys blew the fucking doors off the House of Blues in orlando last night!
@tedcantu1
This guy is friggen AWESOME.. I saw him at Riot Fest in Chicago -- he wailed
@delora33
This is good stuff guys. The brass is so mellow and everthing just fits. Thanks so much.
@WarPigz0
Saw these guys play the last show at the old ACL venue in Austin. Awesome show! Local guys that are starting to get what they deserve. ATX FTW!
@johnschexnayder6795
This is great but the live shows are incredible, lots of fun and banging energy.