Jungle
Jay-Z Feat. X Ambassadors & Jamie N Commons Lyrics

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Yeah, I wear my chain to the game
But for the game I sip champagne from the world cup
Oh yeah, I'm here to stir shit up
I pray on a hill in Brazil
To Christ the Redeemer
But most kids worship us
(Ah!)
I'm just warming up

I'm almost ready
Turn it up a bit more in the headphones
Check me out though, look

It's cops to dodge in the city of God
To reach the goals of these soccer stars
There's records to break, medals to take
Flags to wave, the city is ours
There's ceilings to climb, the road winds
Only lights is those from a Beamer
It's nice to pray in front of Christ the Redeemer
If your God is bigger than my God up there
My God bigger than your God down here
Whom shall I fear?
It's foretold by Calogero, most Bronx tales don't end well
Especially when your own country treats you like an infidel
There's odds against it ends well
Don't box me into the corner, I
Float like a butterfly, sting like Muhammad A
On training day I go too hard, ask Antoine Fuqua
I am Godzilla of these favelas, new God flow

Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Ain't no God on these streets in the heart of the jungle (oh, Lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Ain't no god on my streets in the heart of the jungle (oh lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle

I lost my mind, in the city of lights (Yeah)
In the backstreets buildings and the neon lights (Yeah)
When I heard the thunder, I could feel the rain (Yeah)
It's the same to me, just a different name

Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Ain't no God on these streets in the heart of the jungle (oh, Lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Ain't no god on my streets in the heart of the jungle (oh lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle

Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)
Ain't no God on these streets in the heart of the jungle (oh, Lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle? (Yeah)

Ain't no god on my streets in the heart of the jungle (oh lord child)
Won't you follow me into the jungle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jungle" by Jay-Z Feat. X Ambassadors & Jamie N Commons talk about feeling stuck in a mundane and unfulfilling lifestyle, and the desire to break free from it. The first verse speaks to feeling numb and disconnected, not fully living or experiencing life. The second verse describes how the city can be both exciting and overwhelming, and how it can make one feel small and insignificant. The chorus encourages the listener to follow the singer into the jungle, where there are no rules or limitations imposed by society. The jungle is portrayed as a place of freedom and adventure, where one can truly live and experience life.

Overall, the lyrics of "Jungle" convey a sense of restlessness and a need for adventure and excitement. The singer urges the listener to break free from societal norms and expectations and to follow their own path. The jungle represents a place of liberation and self-discovery, where one can find their true identity and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Well it's too long living in the same old lives (yeah)
Living the same routine for a long time feels suffocating and unfulfilling.

I feel too cold to live, too young to die (yeah)
Feeling lost and disconnected, unsure of how to move forward in life.

Will you walk the line, like it's there to choose? (Yeah)
Are you willing to conform to societal expectations and choices that are pre-determined for you?

Just forget (oh Lord) the wit, it's the best to use
Ignore your cleverness and follow the herd to survive.

Won't you follow me into the jungle (yeah)
Join me on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

Ain't no god on my streets in the heart of the jungle (oh Lord child)
In the jungle, there are no preconceived societal norms or religious expectations.

I lost my mind, in the city of lights (yeah)
The glitz and glamour of city life can drive one to madness.

In the backstreets buildings and the neon lights (yeah)
The gritty reality behind the surface-level excitement of urban life.

When I heard the thunder, I could feel the rain (yeah)
Sensing and embracing the impending change and uncertainty in life.

It's the same to me, just a different name
No matter where you go or what you do, the human experience is universal.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL NELSON HARRIS, JAMIE N COMMONS, MICHAEL FRANCIS GONZALEZ, ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT

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