Jungle
Jay-J & Chris Lum Lyrics

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*Big Black Butterfly
Sitting on my Sunday Hat
Dyeing your blonde hair black
You aint never coming back
Wear your soft hands out and run to the jungle, jungle

Give yourself a break
Youve made it this far

Despite of what they said
You still have your heart
So take another dive
And run to the jungle, jungle

Dont look back 11x
Dont look behind

#And i run from all of the things ive become
Not scared of tomorrow's sun

The thing about loose ties
Is it'll choke you in the end

Let go of your disguise
You know is harder to pretend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay-J & Chris Lum's song "Jungle" open with the image of a "Big Black Butterfly" sitting on the singer's "Sunday Hat." The butterfly is described as dyeing its "blonde hair black," a surreal image that suggests a sense of transformation or metamorphosis. The singer acknowledges that "You ain't never coming back," implying that the butterfly has moved or changed in some profound way. The following line, "Wear your soft hands out and run to the jungle, jungle," can be interpreted as a call to action - a suggestion that the butterfly should embrace its newfound identity and explore the world around it.

The chorus then offers words of encouragement: "Give yourself a break / You've made it this far / Despite of what they said / You still have your heart / So take another dive / And run to the jungle, jungle." These lines suggest that the singer has faced challenges and obstacles, but has managed to retain a sense of their own identity and purpose. The phrase "run to the jungle" may suggest a desire to escape from society and conventional norms, to explore a wild, uncharted territory where anything is possible. The repetition of "Don't look back" emphasizes the importance of moving forward and not dwelling on the past.

The final verse offers further insights into the song's themes of self-discovery and authenticity: "The thing about loose ties / Is it'll choke you in the end / Let go of your disguise / You know it's harder to pretend." These lines suggest that the singer has perhaps been living a lie of some sort, but has come to realize the harm in maintaining a "disguise" or "loose ties" to their past. Instead, they suggest that it is important to let go and move forward, despite the difficulty of doing so. The closing lines, "Not scared of tomorrow's sun," suggest a newfound sense of courage and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

Big Black Butterfly
The person is possibly referring to a physical butterfly or it may be a metaphor for something else.

Sitting on my Sunday Hat
The person is wearing his/her Sunday hat and probably having a good time.

Dyeing your blonde hair black
Someone may have dyed his/her hair black from blonde and is probably never coming back to the previous color.

You aint never coming back
The person may have made a permanent change and doesn't plan on going back.

Wear your soft hands out and run to the jungle, jungle
The person may have been using his/her hands a lot and needs to give them a break by going to the jungle.

Give yourself a break
People need to take a break every once in a while.

Youve made it this far
The person has endured challenges and made it this far.

Despite of what they said
The person has faced negative comments but still made progress.

You still have your heart
The person still has his/her emotional and compassionate side despite hardships.

So take another dive
The person is suggesting taking on another challenge or risk.

And run to the jungle, jungle
Going to the jungle may be a metaphor for exploring or discovering something new or finding peace in a natural environment.

Dont look back 11x
The person is repeating the phrase "Don't look back" eleven times to emphasize the importance of moving on.

Dont look behind
The person is suggesting not to focus on past mistakes or regrets but instead, moving forward.

And i run from all of the things ive become
The person may be running away from his/her current state of being or personality.

Not scared of tomorrow's sun
The person is not afraid of what the future holds.

The thing about loose ties
The person may be referring to relationships being broken or unattached.

Is it'll choke you in the end
Avoiding the problem or refusing to deal with situations may harm you in the future.

Let go of your disguise
The person is suggesting to stop pretending or hiding one's true self.

You know is harder to pretend
Pretending to be someone else takes effort and eventually becomes taxing.

Writer(s): JOSEPH HERNANDEZ, CHRIS LUM

Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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