Jidenna is a founding member of Fear & Fancy, a social club that began in California in 2006. The society, reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure clubs of New Orleans, is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations.an" and "Yoga", promoting the label's upcoming compilation EP The Eephus
Safari
Jidenna Lyrics
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Ba da bop ba ba ba da da ah
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da
Ba da bop ba ba ba
We all on a totem pole
Some are high and some are low, in their soul
Lord let me know
Let me know!
Shit's getting weird now
Goin' down the rabbit hole
Feel a little whisper
See the animal in your soul
And we sound like hyenas
Anybody seen my phone?
Feel better here with Sheena
I'm gonna keep her close
Bookmarks all up in Safari
They don't want me going too far
Bookmarks all up in Safari
'Cause my old jawns tryna keep tabs on me
Yeah my old jawns tryna keep tabs on me
Don't worry bout the cost 'cause the tab's on me
Shots for the tribe 'cause the tabs on me
Even Feds want a shot, keeping tabs on me
It's getting wild, Safari
Yeah the shit getting wild, Safari
And we blowin' on loud, Safari
'Cause the shit's getting wild, Safari
Safari
I was out there in Safari, livin'
I was out there acting naughty, sinnin'
Givin' you a L is a hobby, winnin'
Then I dive down in her body, swimmin'
And she don't wanna think
She just wanna dance all round the fire naked
She just wanna drank fornicatin' in the wild
She just wanna lay up with the freedom of our childhood
Cowabunga!
Baby we ain't gettin no younger
It get wild in the land down under
And in the wild every woman is a hunter
I know you want ta?
Do you wanna take a trip with us?
Mushroom tea gettin' lit wit us
It's ok baby you can strip wit us
No one gonna know what you did with us
Bookmarks all up in Safari
They don't want me going too far
Bookmarks all up in Safari
'Cause my old jawns tryna keep tabs on me
Yeah my old jawns tryna keep tabs on me
Don't worry bout the cost 'cause the tab's on me
Shots for the tribe 'cause the tabs on me
Even Feds want a shot, keeping tabs on me
It's getting wild, Safari
Yeah the shit getting wild, Safari
And we blowin' on loud, Safari
'Cause the shit's getting wild, Safari
Safari
Tonight she gonna try something for the very first time
Tonight she might do her very first crime
Aa ra bap ba ba ba da da ah
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da ah
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da ah
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da ah
It's getting wild, Safari
Yeah the shit getting wild, Safari
And we blowin' on loud, Safari
'Cause the shit's getting wild, Safari
Safari
The beginning of Jidenna's song "Safari" is filled with ad-lib sounds that seem to evoke wild and untamed creatures. The next lines, "We all on a totem pole, Some are high and some are low, in their soul," suggests that there's a hierarchy in life, even among those considered "wild." Jidenna then asks for guidance, saying "Lord let me know, Is there something I should know?" before expressing his feeling that "Shit's getting weird now" and that he's "Goin' down the rabbit hole." Despite these feelings of uncertainty, Jidenna seems to find solace in the companionship of someone named Sheena.
The rest of the song describes a wild safari adventure, where Jidenna and his companions are free to let loose and indulge in wild behavior, far from the constraints of society. Jidenna's use of the word "bookmarks" suggests that someone is trying to keep tabs on him and his wild ways, but he doesn't seem to care. The chorus repeats the notion that "the shit's getting wild" on the safari, and Jidenna and his crew seem to be enjoying every moment of it.
Overall, "Safari" seems to be a celebration of living life to the fullest and embracing one's wild side, even in the face of societal pressures to conform. The ad-lib sounds at the beginning of the song and the recurring refrain of "Safari" add to the sense of untamed adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Aa ra bap ba ba ba da da ah
There is no specific meaning to this line.
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da ah
There is no specific meaning to this line.
Ba da bop ba ba ba da da
There is no specific meaning to this line.
We all on a totem pole
We are all ranked in society and within ourselves.
Some are high and some are low, in their soul
Some people feel high and some people feel low in their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
Lord let me know
I need to ask for guidance to understand my place in the totem pole.
Is there something I should know?
I need to be aware of any important information that I may be missing.
Let me know!
I am eager to receive guidance and information to understand myself and my place in the world.
Shit's getting weird now
The situation has become strange and unusual.
Goin' down the rabbit hole
I am entering an unknown and possibly dangerous path.
Feel a little whisper
I am sensing a small hint or indication of something.
See the animal in your soul
Recognize the wild or instinctual part of yourself.
And we sound like hyenas
We are making loud and wild noises like a group of hyenas.
Anybody seen my phone?
I have lost my phone and need help locating it.
Feel better here with Sheena
I feel comfortable and relaxed in the presence of Sheena.
I'm gonna keep her close
I plan on keeping Sheena near me for safety and comfort.
Bookmarks all up in Safari
I have saved many bookmarks in Safari.
They don't want me going too far
Someone has tried to restrict my activities or movement.
Cuz my old jawns tryna keep tabs on me
Former acquaintances are attempting to monitor my actions and movements.
Don't worry bout the cost 'cause the tab's on me
I am offering to pay for expenses and not worry about the costs.
Shots for the tribe 'cause the tabs on me
I am buying drinks for the group because I am paying the bill.
Even Feds want a shot, keeping tabs on me
Even government officials are attempting to keep track of my movements and activities.
It's getting wild, Safari
The situation is becoming more crazy and exciting.
Tonight she gonna try something for the very first time
A person is planning on trying something new and exciting tonight.
Tonight she might do her very first crime
The person is considering committing a crime for the first time tonight.
'Cause the shit's getting wild, Safari
The situation is becoming more chaotic and unpredictable.
Safari
This word is being used as a general symbol for the wild and crazy situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JIDENNE THEODORE MOBISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Khrisi
Thank you Lord for an artist that show love for his black women. I am definitely buying his album and I haven't spent money on music in years.
Little Won
Khrisi same here.
Khrisi
JustinTime thanks for letting me know. I'm purchasing today.
VswayZ
Khrisi exactly...gotta support this brotha
A
Khrisi Yup! He's brilliant, pro-Black, and supports Black women. I gotta buy his album!
mrjoeutsa
what does pro-black mean? I love jidenna, he's so genuine. I think he just knows where he came from and is proud of his heritage. I think he'd be just as good if his music videos had any ethnicity of woman in it. do yall agree?
Harvest
This album is fantastic. Making Wondaland proud
Mrs. Page
this is very beautiful this guy deserve a grammy. # he makes me feel so proud when i watch all of his videos.# go africa # go nigeria # go people of color# we black women are beautiful
Munchkin
kolou Page 🙌🙌🙌
Mrs. Page
Munchkin 🙌💯