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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
Jungle Boogie
(Get it)
Jungle Boogie
Jungle Boogie
(Get it)
Jungle Boogie
(Ooh the boogie)
Jungle Boogie
(Get down)
Jungle Boogie
(Ah)
Jungle Boogie
(Shake it around)
Jungle Boogie
(Get up, then you get down)
Jungle Boogie
(Boogie, boogie)
Jungle Boogie
(Boogie, boogie)
Jungle Boogie
(Brrr)
Jungle Boogie
(Well ya get down)
Jungle Boogie
(Get the boogie)
Jungle Boogie
(Yeah in the jungle)
Jungle Boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
(Yeah)
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
(Yeah)
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
(Jungle Boogie)
Get down, get down
(The boogie)
Get down, get down
(The boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(Yeah)
Get down, get down
(Its the boogie)
Get down, get down
Uh, get it
Feel the funk, y'all
Let the boogie flow
Huh, uh uh
Huh, uh uh uh
Huh, uh mm'
Get down with the boogie
Get it, get the jungle boogie
Get down
Huh, uh, get down with the boogie
Said UH, uh
Get down
Said UH, uh
Get down
Said UH, uh
Get down
Said UH, uh
Huh, till ya feel it y'all
Huh, get down y'all
Huh, uh get down
Huh, uh y'all get down
Uh, oh, with the get down
Uh, ughhh
Uh, ha, get down
Whoooaaaa
The phrase "Jungle Boogie" repeats throughout the song, with the instruction "get down" accompanying it. The song seems to be an invitation to the listener to let loose and dance, to feel the funk and let the boogie flow. The repetition of the phrase and the commands to get down create a hypnotic, trance-like effect. The rhythm and tempo of the music sound like a call to action, encouraging movement and participation.
The phrase "Jungle Boogie" has its roots in African-American culture, particularly in the 1970s funk and soul music scenes. Kool & The Gang, the band behind the hit song "Jungle Boogie," were known for their blend of jazz, funk and R&B. The song "Jungle Boogie" was released in 1973 and became a huge hit for the band, reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been used in a variety of films and TV shows over the years, including Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" and the video game "Grand Theft Auto V."
The song's lyrics are simple and repetitive, but the infectious beat and lively instrumentation create an irresistible energy. The use of call-and-response vocals and the repetition of certain phrases create a sense of community and participation, like everyone is invited to join in the dance. The song is a classic example of funk music and a testament to Kool & The Gang's ability to get people up and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, get down
Encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy themselves
Jungle Boogie
Referring to the 1973 song of the same name by Kool & the Gang
(Get it)
Acknowledging the funky beat and encouraging listeners to embrace it
Ooh the boogie
Describing the feeling and rhythm of the beat
(Shake it around)
Encouraging the listener to dance and move their body to the music
(Get up, then you get down)
Encouraging the listener to change up their dance moves and enjoy the music in different ways
(Boogie, boogie)
Repeating the phrase 'boogie' for emphasis and enjoyment of the rhythm
(Brrr)
A vocal expression of enjoyment and excitement for the beat
(Get the boogie)
Encouraging the listener to fully embrace the beat and dance freely
(Yeah in the jungle)
Adding to the fun and playful atmosphere by imagining the dance party occurring in a jungle setting
(Its the boogie)
Confirming that this is a song about getting down to the beat and enjoying oneself
Uh, get it
Ad-lib that encourages the listener to let loose and embrace the beat
Feel the funk, y'all
Encouraging the listener to let the funky beat move them
Let the boogie flow
Advising the listener to embrace the boogie and let it take over their body and movements
(Huh, uh uh)
Ad-lib expressing the joy and enjoyment of the music
(Huh, uh uh uh)
Ad-lib that emphasizes the rhythm and repetition of the word 'uh'
(Huh, uh mm')
Ad-lib that adds to the playful and enjoyable nature of the song
(Said UH, uh)
Ad-lib expressing excitement and enjoyment of the music
(Huh, till ya feel it y'all)
Advising the listener to fully embrace the music and let it take over their body until they feel it completely
(Uh, oh, with the get down)
Ad-lib that adds to the playful and fun nature of the song by repeating the phrase 'get down'
(Uh, ughhh)
Ad-lib expressing a groaning sound in enjoyment of the music
(Uh, ha, get down)
Ad-lib that adds to the fun and playful atmosphere of the song
(Whoooaaaa)
Ad-lib expressing enjoyment and excitement
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAYDES SMITH, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, DONALD BOYCE, GEORGE BROWN, GEORGE M. BROWN, RICHARD WESTFIELD, ROBERT MICKENS, ROBERT E. BELL, ROBERT EARL BELL, ROBERT SPIKE MICKENS, RONALD BELL
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Al Fonsi
His stage presence, voice , punchlines and tags this dude hits everything nonstop, he’s there to make you laugh and he does crowd work , Top 5 for me
La Zanyar
What are tags?
Al Fonsi
@La Zanyar tagging jokes, like making a joke or reference that connects a joke already told earlier
Leda Swan
What is crowd work? I hear that term a lot.
Dawson Treadgold
@Al Fonsi thats a call back, a tag is a funny line that beefs up the joke on the way to the punchline
Dawson Treadgold
@Leda Swan Its either dealing with hecklers or essentially picking people out of the audience, typically seeing what they do for a living and proceed to riff/roast
jshudo44
Gets more laughs in seven minutes than most comedians today can get on a half hour special.
Bruce Chamberlin
Try a hour special
Mad Mots
Brendan Schaub
Insane Mainstream
@Mad Mots Beat me to it!