Animal Planet
GZA feat. Genius Lyrics


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Welcome to the Jungle where the cat loves to scratch

The rat squeals and the polar bear feasts on the blubber of seals

The pack of wolves be scheming on a bunch of gazelles
Where the leopards grab the wilder beast down by it's tail

See the chimps, they grow hips they hustle and sling in trees

Elephants for security that move tons of leaves

The bluebirds arrest parrots that love to talk

Or eagles that stalk fresh-water trout under the wing of the hawk

You see the vultures, pick the pocket of whatever remain

In the brain we watch but a shadow of the lion's mane

Whose roar is loud enough to take the stripes from a zebra

He camouflage his bets and his spots of a cheetah

Shouldn't gamble with a cheetah and not expect to get beat

You silly goose, you know he move fast on his feet

Now you're neck deep in depth with a bunch of lone sharks

So you move on a colony of ants with aardvarks

You see most of the everglades controlled by the gators

It was crashed by the crocs who came years later

See the locusts had swarmed with the bees

The tick moved with the fleas

The dragonflies and the wasps shared with the seas

The crab and the leeches sucked your blood flow

And they laugh like hyenas when they out to catch dough

See a million mosquitoes from the West now

Carrying the virus that made the boars less wild

It's like the jungle sometimes

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Out of fear of the deer watch for the eye of the tiger

The Clutch from the Cobra and the venomous viper

Boa constrictors that cut your circulation

Mosts of their prays die from broke bones and suffocation

The owls are private eyes that watch from the bark

Black panthers are the militant who strike in the dark

Porcupines had a rep' for sticking everything that moved

In areas that the rhinos and hippos approved

And the giraffe was a look out for gorillas in the mist

And the bats use their sonar to guide and assist

Those pelicans who smuggle contraband for the whale

While the skunks spray the scent to keep the dogs off the trail

The scorpion set up a sting for sly foxes

That use stool pigeons just to keep them in the boxes

While the black widow laid a web for the bachelor

Like daddy long leg and his hype man, tarantula

They both prey on grasshoppers, beetles and flies

And they all become instant meals the moment it dies

What costs little, is a little worth

So some lose they lives wandering on the wrong turf

From birth they grow up walking the thin line

It's like the jungle sometimes

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of GZA feat. Genius's song Animal Planet describe the fierce competition and struggle for survival in the animal kingdom, using vivid imagery to depict the harsh reality of living in the jungle. The lyrics depict a world where every animal is fighting to survive and avoid becoming a meal for another animal. The song highlights the complex and brutal relationships between animals and their natural environment.


The lyrics, "Welcome to the Jungle where the cat loves to scratch, The rat squeals and the polar bear feasts on the blubber of seals," introduces the theme of the jungle where the strongest survive, and the weak fall prey to predators. The lyrics go on to describe how animals operate in the jungle and how they interconnect with each other, the struggle for existence and survival. The lyrics may also serve as a metaphor for challenges humans face in life, how to navigate life's challenges, and avoid danger.


Overall, the song's message is clear, in the jungle, the only law is the law of the jungle where only the fittest survive, and survival is never guaranteed. It speaks to the idea of a world where humans must coexist, but the competition between the needs of the strong and the weak, the powerful and powerless, the predator and prey, will always exist in the natural environment.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the Jungle where the cat loves to scratch
Welcome to a dangerous environment where dominant predators rule and are not afraid to harm others.


The rat squeals and the polar bear feasts on the blubber of seals
The food chain is a brutal reality in which the weaker creatures barely survive, while the strongest have their pick of the prey.


The pack of wolves be scheming on a bunch of gazelles
The hunters are always on the lookout for prey, and they strategize to hunt in packs to ensure success.


Where the leopards grab the wilder beast down by it's tail
The powerful predators are able to attack the prey directly, showing off their strength and speed.


See the chimps, they grow hips they hustle and sling in trees
Even the smaller and seemingly weaker creatures are equipped with unique abilities that allow them to survive, such as chimpanzees who use their agility to move around quickly.


Elephants for security that move tons of leaves
Creatures sometimes work together to protect each other, with elephants using their strength and size to protect smaller animals, while also serving a practical purpose in the ecosystem.


The bluebirds arrest parrots that love to talk
Sometimes even seemingly innocent creatures can use their abilities for harm, as bluebirds catch and trap parrots who use their intelligence and communication skills to deceive others for their own benefit.


Or eagles that stalk fresh-water trout under the wing of the hawk
Even creatures that are not typically predators can team up to accomplish their goals, as eagles and hawks look out for each other while hunting.


You see the vultures, pick the pocket of whatever remain
There are creatures that will feed on the remains and waste of others, taking advantage of their weaknesses.


In the brain we watch but a shadow of the lion's mane
People often underestimate the intelligence and abilities of wild animals, only seeing a small glimpse of their true capabilities.


Whose roar is loud enough to take the stripes from a zebra
Lions have a power that can be felt beyond just their physical presence, often using their roar as a way to intimidate prey.


He camouflage his bets and his spots of a cheetah
Predators often use their environment and natural camouflage to their advantage, allowing them to attack prey without being easily detected.


Shouldn't gamble with a cheetah and not expect to get beat
It's unwise to take on a predator and expect to come out on top, especially one as fast and strong as a cheetah.


You silly goose, you know he move fast on his feet
It's a mistake to underestimate the speed and agility of predators, as they are often much faster and more nimble than expected.


Now you're neck deep in depth with a bunch of lone sharks
Once you're in a dangerous situation, it's difficult to get out, especially when dealing with predatory animals that do not have the same social structures as humans.


So you move on a colony of ants with aardvarks
To escape predators, creatures often have to make risky decisions, such as targeting more passive prey like ants instead of engaging with more dangerous animals.


You see most of the everglades controlled by the gators
Some animals hold a significant power within their ecosystems, dominating and controlling the area around them such as alligators in the Everglades.


It was crashed by the crocs who came years later
Even in environments where one animal is dominant, there are always new comers to challenge their position.


See the locusts had swarmed with the bees
Natural occurrences like insect swarms can have a significant impact on the environment and the creatures that live in it.


The tick moved with the fleas
Less obvious creatures like ticks can still play an important role in the spread of disease and the destruction of ecosystems.


The dragonflies and the wasps shared with the seas
Even creatures that don't live in the water can have a connection to it, such as insects that feed on water-dwelling prey.


The crab and the leeches sucked your blood flow
There are creatures that parasitize and feed on the blood of other animals, impacting their health and strength.


And they laugh like hyenas when they out to catch dough
Some predators enjoy the challenge and thrill of hunting their prey, taking pleasure in the act of capturing a meal.


See a million mosquitoes from the West now
Mosquitoes play a significant role in the spread of disease and can have a serious impact on human and animal populations alike.


Carrying the virus that made the boars less wild
The consequences of ecological imbalances can be severe, such as illness and diminished populations of certain species.


Out of fear of the deer watch for the eye of the tiger
Even in situations that seem safe, it's important to be aware of potential dangers and the presence of predators.


The Clutch from the Cobra and the venomous viper
Some predators have multiple methods of attack, such as striking with both the force of a cobra and the poison of a viper.


Boa constrictors that cut your circulation
Not all predators use brute force to kill, some suffocate their prey to death using techniques like constriction.


Mosts of their prays die from broke bones and suffocation
The methods of killing by some predators can be brutal and take an extended amount of time.


The owls are private eyes that watch from the bark
Even creatures that seem passive like owls can use their abilities to their advantage, tracking prey from a distance for an opportune moment to strike.


Black panthers are the militant who strike in the dark
Some predators, like black panthers, use stealth and surprise to their advantage, waiting until the right moment to strike.


Porcupines had a rep' for sticking everything that moved
Even seemingly passive creatures like porcupines have an ability to defend themselves, by sticking their attackers with sharp quills.


In areas that the rhinos and hippos approved
Even in situations seemingly free from predators, danger can still exist, like the powerful and territorial rhinos and hippos.


And the giraffe was a look out for gorillas in the mist
Even creatures that aren't predators can still have roles in the ecosystem, like the tall and observant giraffe used as a lookout.


And the bats use their sonar to guide and assist
Some creatures like bats have unique abilities that serve not only as a means of defense, but also as a tool for hunting and communicating.


Those pelicans who smuggle contraband for the whale
Even creatures that aren't typically predatory can still take advantage of others, like pelicans that take part in the illegal wildlife trade by carrying contraband.


While the skunks spray the scent to keep the dogs off the trail
Some animals have defense mechanisms that can deter even predators that would typically be successful, like skunks spraying their scent to ward off dogs.


The scorpion set up a sting for sly foxes
Even creatures that are typically prey have abilities that allow them to defend themselves against predators, like a scorpion using its stinger to protect against a sly fox.


That use stool pigeons just to keep them in the boxes
Even predators can have their tricks used against them, like when humans use decoys to trap and control other animals.


While the black widow laid a web for the bachelor
Some creatures like black widows can use their intuition to find suitable mates, trapping them in their webs.


Like daddy long leg and his hype man, tarantula
In some cases, creatures like daddy long legs and tarantulas can form unlikely alliances to protect themselves and secure resources.


They both prey on grasshoppers, beetles and flies
Even creatures that are not typically predators can still take advantage of weaker organisms for sustenance.


And they all become instant meals the moment it dies
Life and death in the jungle is a swift and brutal reality, with creatures of all sizes and levels of intelligence constantly fighting for survival.


What costs little, is a little worth
In the jungle, even small decisions and actions can have significant consequences for survival and well-being.


So some lose they lives wandering on the wrong turf
It's easy to make a mistake in the jungle, with even the slightest misstep potentially leading to dire consequences.


From birth they grow up walking the thin line
Life in the jungle is a dangerous and unpredictable path, with even newborns having to learn quickly how to navigate the risks and rewards of their environment.


It's like the jungle sometimes
Life in the jungle is a dangerous and unpredictable path, with even newborns having to learn quickly how to navigate the risks and rewards of their environment.


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