Welcome to the Jungle
Gilby Clarke Tracii Guns & Kevin Dubrow Lyrics


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Welcome to the jungle, we got fun an' games
We got everything you want, honey, you know the names
We are the people who can find whatever you may need
If you got the money, honey, we got your disease

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Take it to your knees, yes
Welcome to the jungle, we take it day by day
If you want it you're gonna bleed, but it's the price you pay
You're a very sexy girl and very hard to please
But you can taste the bright lights but you won't get them for free

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Feel my, my, my serpentine, I wanna hear you scream

Welcome to the jungle, it gets worse here everyday
Learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play
You got a hunger for what you see, you'll take it eventually
You can have anything you want but you better not get it from me

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Get it down your knees, knees

And when you're high you never ever wanna come down
So down, so down, so down, look out

You know where you are, baby, you're in the jungle
And you're gonna die

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Bring it you to your knees, to your knees
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
It's gonna make you breathe, breathe, breathe

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle




Gonna make you, gonna make you plead
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle

Overall Meaning

The song Welcome to the Jungle is a take on the wild side of life in Los Angeles, particularly the Sunset Strip during the time when the band was playing in the clubs. The song opens with the iconic line "Welcome to the jungle, we got fun an' games", setting the stage for a dangerous and unpredictable environment. The lyrics describe a world of excess and temptation, where everything is available for a steep price. The line "You're a very sexy girl and very hard to please" suggests the seductive allure of this world, but also its potential to leave people feeling unfulfilled and vulnerable. The lyric "Learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play" emphasizes the primitive nature of the environment, where survival is key.


The chorus of the song repeats the words "Welcome to the jungle" several times, accompanied by the sound of a loud, distorted guitar riff. The repetition of this phrase is intended to emphasize the overwhelming and chaotic nature of life in the jungle. The lyric "You know where you are, baby, you're in the jungle and you're gonna die" is a warning to those who enter this world too naively or recklessly. The song ends with a series of screams and wails, suggesting an intense and violent climax.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the jungle, we got fun an' games
We're a wild and exciting place filled with adventure and entertainment.


We got everything you want, honey, you know the names
We have all the goods and services you could desire, and you know exactly what they are.


We are the people who can find whatever you may need
We are professionals at locating and providing anything you might require.


If you got the money, honey, we got your disease
If you have the cash to spend, we'll give you what you want, even if it's something dangerous or harmful.


In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
You're entering a wild and untamed environment.


Take it to your knees, yes
You will be humbled and overpowered by what you find here.


Welcome to the jungle, we take it day by day
We live life in the moment, not worrying about the future.


If you want it you're gonna bleed, but it's the price you pay
If you desire something, it will come at a cost, and that cost may be significant.


You're a very sexy girl and very hard to please
You are an attractive person who is difficult to satisfy.


But you can taste the bright lights but you won't get them for free
You can experience the thrill of fame and fortune, but it won't come without a price.


Feel my, my, my serpentine, I wanna hear you scream
Experience the intensity of what we offer and let out your primal urges.


Welcome to the jungle, it gets worse here everyday
Things here are always becoming more chaotic or dangerous.


Learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play
You need to adapt and survive like an animal in order to thrive in this environment.


You got a hunger for what you see, you'll take it eventually
If you have a desire for something, you will eventually obtain it, no matter the consequences.


You can have anything you want but you better not get it from me
While we provide everything, there are lines we won't cross, things we won't supply.


Get it down your knees, knees
Bend down and submit to the power and energy of this place.


And when you're high you never ever wanna come down
Once you experience what we offer, you'll never want to return to your previous state.


So down, so down, so down, look out
It's easy to fall into the depths of this environment, so be cautious.


You know where you are, baby, you're in the jungle
You're in a wild and unpredictable environment, and you should be prepared to face its challenges.


And you're gonna die
You will face danger and perhaps even death in this place.


Bring it you to your knees, to your knees
The power and intensity of this place will force you to submit and relinquish control.


It's gonna make you breathe, breathe, breathe
The energy of this place will leave you gasping for air.


Gonna make you, gonna make you plead
You will beg for mercy or deliverance from this environment.


In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
You've now entered a wild and chaotic environment.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler

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