The song sounds like an ode to a particular girl back in the Jungle who Drake struggles to stay connected to as his fame grows.
The term “jungle” could also refer to the chaos of Drake’s life—both the whirlwind of his public success and his private emotional turmoil.
Drake released a short film titled Jungle on his OCTOBER’S VERY OWN blog. You can hear a snippet of this song at the end.
The song samples Gabriel Garzon Montano’s “6 8”.
“Jungle” was certified platinum by the RIAA on June 29, 2018.
Jungle
Drake Lyrics
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Put a bib on me
I'm just like a baby, drooling over you
The things you do
These days, I'm letting God handle all things above me
The things I can't change are the reasons you love me
Listen you can hear them calling my name
I'm not ashamed at all
Still findin' myself, let alone a soulmate, I'm just sayin'
Feel like we one and the same, our relationship changed
That or it never existed
Whenever they say somethin' 'bout us, you listen
But fuck what they talkin' about on your timeline
That's cuttin' all into my time with you
Fuck what they talkin' about on your timeline
That's cuttin' all into my time with you (my time with you, mine)
Rock me real slowly
Put a bib on me
I'm just like a baby, drooling over you
The things you do
She said, "You're my everything
I love you through everything"
I done did everything to her
She forgave me for everything, this a forever thing
Hate that I treat it like it's a whatever thing
Trust me, girl, this shit is everything to me
She from the Jungle, she from the Jungle
I take somebody else's car, drive that undercover
This shit is everything to me, this shit is everything
Don't know where we stand, I used to hit you 'bout everything, oh
Are we still good? Are we still good?
Are we still good? Are we still good?
If I need to talk are you around?
Are you down for the cause?
Are you down? Are you down? Are you down?
Are you down for the cause? Are you down?
Are you down? Are you down?
Are you down for the cause?
You still down? You still down? You still down?
Rock me real slowly (yeah)
Put a bib on me
I'm just like a baby, drooling over you
The things you do
Yeah
These days these new girls they got me nervous
They go to school and do bottle service
They can't decide, they keep switching majors
Being indecisive makes me anxious
Call your number and it's out of service
Who can I call for your information?
What am I supposed to do after we done everything that we done
Who is your replacement?
Are we still good? Are we still good?
Are we still good? Are we still good?
Rock me real slowly
Rock
Rock
In the song Jungle by Drake, he expresses his vulnerability before a lover he is uncertain about. The first verse "Rock me real slowly, put a bib on me, I'm just like a baby, drooling over you, the things you do" is quite symbolic. Drake wants his lover to take care of him like a baby, as he is unsure of how to express himself, so he needs her to hold his hand through it all. Despite his personal troubles, Drake acknowledges that he is in a difficult space when he says "These days, I’m letting God handle all things above me, The things I can’t change are the reasons you love me." He has learned how to let go and let a higher power intervene in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock me real slowly
Slowly move me back and forth like a comforting cradle
Put a bib on me
Treat me like a dependent, helpless baby who needs constant care and protection
I'm just like a baby, drooling over you
I'm helpless and entranced by your presence, just like a baby drools over something it desires
The things you do
Your actions and behaviors that capture my attention and admiration
These days, I'm letting God handle all things above me
I'm seeking guidance from a higher power to deal with things beyond my control
The things I can't change are the reasons you love me
You love me for who I am and not for the things I can change
Listen you can hear them calling my name
People are trying to get my attention and involve me in their drama
I'm all over the place, I can't sit in one place
I'm restless and constantly moving, unable to stay in one location or mindset
I'm not ashamed at all
I feel no guilt or regret about my actions or choices
Still findin' myself, let alone a soulmate, I'm just sayin'
I'm still trying to figure out who I am and what I want, let alone finding someone to spend my life with
Feel like we one and the same, our relationship changed
I believe we have a deep connection and understanding of each other, but our relationship has evolved or deteriorated
That or it never existed
Our relationship may have been one-sided or just a figment of my imagination
Whenever they say somethin' 'bout us, you listen
You give too much weight to what others say about us instead of trusting our own relationship
But fuck what they talkin' about on your timeline
Ignore the nonsense people post about us on social media
That's cuttin' all into my time with you
Their gossip and rumors are interfering with the time we could be spending together
She said, "You're my everything
She expressed that I mean the world to her
I love you through everything"
She loves me even after all the mistakes and shortcomings
I done did everything to her
I have put her through a lot of pain or caused problems in the relationship
She forgave me for everything, this a forever thing
She has forgiven me for my mistakes and wants to stay in this relationship for the long haul
Hate that I treat it like it's a whatever thing
I regret not treating the relationship with the seriousness and respect it deserves
Trust me, girl, this shit is everything to me
I want her to know that this relationship means the world to me and I value her immensely
She from the Jungle, she from the Jungle
She comes from a difficult or rough background or environment
I take somebody else's car, drive that undercover
I use someone else's vehicle to do something in secret or avoid detection
Don't know where we stand, I used to hit you 'bout everything, oh
I'm confused about the status of our relationship, and I used to argue with you about everything
Are we still good? Are we still good?
I want to check if our relationship is still intact and on good terms
If I need to talk are you around?
If I need someone to talk to, can I rely on you to be there for me?
Are you down for the cause?
Are you committed to this relationship and willing to work through any challenges that may come up?
You still down? You still down? You still down?
Are you still committed and invested in our relationship?
These days these new girls they got me nervous
I'm feeling anxious and unsure around these new women I'm meeting
They go to school and do bottle service
They are juggling school and working as servers at nightclubs or bars
They can't decide, they keep switching majors
They are indecisive about what they want to do with their lives and keep changing their academic focus
Being indecisive makes me anxious
Their indecision is causing me anxiety and stress
Call your number and it's out of service
I can't get in touch with you because your phone number is disconnected
Who can I call for your information?
Who can I contact to get information about you or your whereabouts?
What am I supposed to do after we done everything that we done
I'm not sure what to do or where to go after we've experienced so much together
Who is your replacement?
I'm worried about being replaced by someone else in your life
Rock me real slowly
Please continue to comfort and care for me with gentle movements
Rock
An interjecting word that may represent a sound or movement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Carlo Montagnese, Kenza Samir, Majid Al Maskati, Jordan Ullman, Ilsey Anna Juber, Gabriel Garson-Montano, Paul Jefferies
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