Jungle Fever
Bob Marley Lyrics


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Fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever,
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.

Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
My temperature gets high with jungle fever.

Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever,
jungle fever, jungle fever.

Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
My temperature gets high with jungle fever. Jungle fever!





Ay! Jungle! Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob Marley's song Jungle Fever speak to the experience of being consumed by desire or passion, particularly in the context of a romantic relationship. The repeated refrain of "jungle fever" evokes a sense of wildness and intensity, emphasizing the strength of the emotions at play. When the singer declares that their "temperature gets high" with jungle fever, they are suggesting that this passion has a physical, as well as an emotional or psychological, effect on them. The use of the word "fever" also has connotations of illness or infection, portraying this consuming desire as something that can be both pleasurable and dangerous.


Given that Marley was known for crafting songs with deeper political or social messages, some listeners may be surprised by the somewhat simplistic lyrics of Jungle Fever. However, it's important to remember that this song was recorded early in Marley's career, and his focus at this point was largely on creating danceable music that could get people moving. While the message here may not be particularly groundbreaking, the rhythm and energy of the music are infectious, making Jungle Fever a memorable addition to Marley's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever,
I am experiencing intense physical and emotional symptoms associated with being in the jungle, commonly referred to as jungle fever.


Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
I am overwhelmed by the powerful sensations of the jungle, which continue to cause my fever to rise.


Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
I am feeling increasingly hot and feverish as a result of being in the jungle for an extended period of time.


Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
I cannot escape the powerful effects of the jungle on my body and mind, which continue to cause my fever to rage on.


Ay! Jungle! Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Despite the difficulties I am facing, I cannot help feeling a sense of excitement and exhilaration at being in the midst of the jungle, which is causing my fever to continue unabated.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Howard Dietz, Walter Donaldson

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Comments from YouTube:

@RigobertosTacoShop

Dude you rock. Thank you for uploading this. Lost it on CD years ago

@pbowproductions

bob was just not capable of making a bad song

@leylaelmentfakh92

Exactly🤩🤩love and respect 👌💚💚💚💚

@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912

The musical format is still the same so even if I never heard it before I already love it like I knew it

@brandies8up

ALL THE RESPECT AND LOVE AND KINDNESS THAT U HAVE GIVIN US"WE ALL WILL NEVER STOP LEARNING FROM YOU MR.MARLEY" ~=^.^=~

@josefkony1765

Thanks for this song moga... RIP Bob

@favelafunk8497

Thanks for posting. a funky discoey irie track from king bob

@HuseyinResitametoglou-hi7gk

Das war wenigstens noch musik❤den Söhnen mit in die Wiege gelegt,Tipp:Marley Brothers Unplugged singen die greatest Songs von Bobby ❤

@kofiacheampong3432

Great song

@ItayShilo

love it...:) thanks

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