Jungle
JAY Z Jamie N Commons X Ambassadors Lyrics

Yeah, I wear my chain to the game
I display my wealth and success even while engaging in recreational activities.

But for the game I sip champagne from the world cup
I indulge in luxury and celebrate my accomplishments only during significant moments.

Oh yeah, I’m here to stir shit up
I have come to disrupt the status quo and make waves in the industry.

I pray on a hill in Brazil
I seek spiritual guidance from a revered landmark in Brazil.

To Christ the Redeemer
I direct my prayers to the statue of Jesus Christ that overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro.

But most kids worship us
I and my fellow celebrities are idolized by the younger generation.

(Ah!)
Exclamation denoting excitement and enthusiasm.

I’m just warming up
I am only getting started and have yet to achieve my full potential.

I’m almost ready
I am nearing my peak readiness and capabilities.

Turn it up a bit more in the headphones
Increase the volume of the audio input in my headphones.

Check me out though, look
Pay attention and admire my skills and talents as I perform.

It’s cops to dodge in the city of God
There are obstacles and threats to avoid in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

To reach the goals of these soccer stars
In order to achieve success comparable to that of famous football players.

There’s records to break, medals to take
There are achievements to surpass and accolades to receive.

Flags to wave, the city is ours
We celebrate our victories and patriotism for our city.

There’s ceilings to climb, the road winds
There are challenges to overcome and paths to navigate towards success.

Only lights is those from a Beamer
The only source of illumination comes from the headlights of a BMW car.

It’s nice to pray in front of Christ the Redeemer
There is a sense of comfort and joy in expressing religious devotion at the famous statue.

If your God is bigger than my God up there
If your belief system or spirituality is more imposing than mine from a higher perspective.

My God bigger than your God down here
My personal convictions and faith hold more weight and importance in my daily life.

Whom shall I fear?
I am unafraid of any potential dangers or obstacles that may arise.

It’s foretold by Calogero, most Bronx tales don’t end well
A reference to a character in A Bronx Tale who warns against indulging in a life of crime, predicting negative consequences.

Especially when your own country treats you like an infidel
When society and the state treat individuals as outcasts or enemies due to their beliefs or lifestyles.

There's odds against it ends well
It is unlikely that my situation will result in a positive outcome.

Don’t box me into the corner, I
Do not restrict or constrain me, as I possess a spirit of independence.

Float like a butterfly, sting like Muhammad A
A reference to Muhammad Ali and his strategy in boxing of being quick and fluid yet powerful and victorious.

On training day I go too hard, ask Antoine Fuqua
A reference to the director of the movie Training Day, who has likely witnessed the singer's dedication and intensity in training.

I am Godzilla of these favelas, new God flow
I possess immense power and influence within the slums of Brazil, and my talent and style represent a new level of success and mastery.

Won’t you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Join me on this journey full of danger and excitement.

Ain’t no God on these streets in the heart of the jungle (oh, Lord child)
In this harsh and unforgiving environment, there is no divine force watching over or protecting us.

I lost my mind, in the city of lights (Yeah)
I became overwhelmed and consumed by the glamour and intensity of the urban environment.

In the backstreets buildings and the neon lights (Yeah)
In the hidden corners and alleys of the city, amidst the bright lights and architecture.

When I heard the thunder, I could feel the rain (Yeah)
When I sensed a threat or change coming, I could sense the resulting consequences.

It's the same to me, just a different name
Despite differences in terminology or representation, the underlying essence is consistent.