Their first album, "Straight Out the Jungle", was released on an independent label and featured a hip hop/house collaboration "I'll House You" produced by Todd Terry. In spite of the commercial failure of Straight Out the Jungle, Warner Brothers Records soon signed the group and released "Done By the Forces of Nature" in 1989. The album was a critical smash at the time, though it has since been largely ignored by hip hop critics, due to the similarly acclaimed fusion of jazz and rap "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul being released the same year. Following a four year break, the Jungle Brothers returned in 1993 with "J Beez Wit the Remedy", another commercial disappointment. Their next album, "V.I.P." was produced by Alex Gifford of Propellerheads and, during production, they found time to add their vocal stylings to the Propellerheads tracks "Take California (And Party)" and "You Want It Back". In 2002 they released "All That We Do". In 2005, the Jungle Brothers released a "greatest hits" and "classic remixes & rarities" double-CD entitled "This Is…", which included remixes by The Wiseguys, Urban Takeover, Natural Born Chillers and Stereo MCs.
Behind The Bush
Jungle Brothers Lyrics
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But if I was, you'd be under my cover
And not only that, you'd be under my wing
And me and you'd be doin' the nasty thing
Whenever you're ready, we can go steady
You can be my baby and I can be your teddy
It's cold out there, but it's warm in here
I know you have another lover, but I do not care
Now, behind my bush, there's only room for two
Jimmy and Jane, that's me and you
Doin' it right 'til the morning light
A ittle moan and groan after some fuss and fight
Jungle love is all that I'm givin'
Jungle life is all that I'm livin'
Girl, I'm-a do ya the best I can
Lettin' you know I'm your jungle man
You can't front it off, you know it's gonna get ya
I'm doin' this (where?) live from Africa
I want to be your hero
I want to be your man
I want to love you every moment I can
I want to take you back to the motherland
And listen to the sounds of a steel-drum band
Climb up a tree, just you and me
'Cause that's the way that I want it to be
Feel the breeze, put your mind at ease
See the pretty birds and the chimpanzees
After that, we'd step down to my hut
And together, we'd split up a coconut
Watch the sun set, watch the moon rise
And then I'd proceed to make your nature rise
I'll be your caveman, I'll be a brave man
But most of all, I'll be a gentle man
Your magic man, alakazam
I put a spell on you that you can not stand
Sweat and want you, it will surely taunt you
To do what you want to do
And that shall take me behind the bush and do me
Baby that's what I'm talkin' about
The lyrics to Jungle Brothers' song, Behind The Bush, are a blatant and crude come-on to a woman. The singer in the song is essentially saying that if he was interested in women, he would be interested in the woman he is addressing. He proposes that they start a relationship, and he will be the dominant party while she is the submissive one. He even goes as far as narrating their lovemaking, and refers to himself as her "jungle man." The chorus of the song is simply the singer reiterating his interest in this woman, and his desire to act on it.
The song's lyrics are vulgar and objectify women, but they reflect the hypermasculine culture of hip-hop in the 1980s and 1990s. At the time, many rappers were utilizing violent and sexual imagery to assert their dominance over society. Jungle Brothers' Behind The Bush is an illustration of that mentality, where rap was being used as a tool to celebrate toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, I won't say that I'm a ladies lover
I don't proclaim to be a womanizer
But if I was, you'd be under my cover
But if I were, I would pursue you for sexual relations
And not only that, you'd be under my wing
And, I would be protective of you
And me and you'd be doin' the nasty thing
We would engage in sexual activity
Whenever you're ready, we can go steady
Whenever you're willing to commit, I'm willing too
You can be my baby and I can be your teddy
You can be my significant other and I will be your comforting partner
It's cold out there, but it's warm in here
The real world can be harsh, but I will make your life pleasurable
I know you have another lover, but I do not care
I am aware of your additional partner, but I am not concerned
Now, behind my bush, there's only room for two
My jungle is meant for only you and me
Jimmy and Jane, that's me and you
Let's rename ourselves with animal nicknames
Doin' it right 'til the morning light
Engaging in sexual activity until the sun rises
A ittle moan and groan after some fuss and fight
Expect a little discomfort before pleasure
Jungle love is all that I'm givin'
I am only offering jungle wildness
Jungle life is all that I'm livin'
My life revolves around jungle living
Girl, I'm-a do ya the best I can
Girl, I will provide the best sexual experience
Lettin' you know I'm your jungle man
Reminding you that I am your jungle partner
You can't front it off, you know it's gonna get ya
You can't deny the pleasure that awaits you
I'm doin' this (where?) live from Africa
I'm announcing my jungle intent from Africa
I want to be your hero
I want to be your rescuer
I want to be your man
I want to be your partner
I want to love you every moment I can
I desire to love you always
I want to take you back to the motherland
I want to take you to my ancestral home
And listen to the sounds of a steel-drum band
We will enjoy the music of the islands
Climb up a tree, just you and me
Let's climb a tree for a romantic view
'Cause that's the way that I want it to be
That is my jungle desire
Feel the breeze, put your mind at ease
Relax and enjoy the jungle ambiance
See the pretty birds and the chimpanzees
Observe the beautiful wildlife
After that, we'd step down to my hut
We will go back to my jungle shelter
And together, we'd split up a coconut
We will share a coconut
Watch the sun set, watch the moon rise
Let's observe the beauty of nature
And then I'd proceed to make your nature rise
And then I will be ready to enhance your own nature
I'll be your caveman, I'll be a brave man
I can be primitive or courageous for you
But most of all, I'll be a gentle man
But overall, I will be a kind and caring partner
Your magic man, alakazam
Think of me as your magic man
I put a spell on you that you can not stand
I have seduced you beyond logic
Sweat and want you, it will surely taunt you
My love, desire and seduction will drive you mad
To do what you want to do
So do what you want to do
And that shall take me behind the bush and do me
And that will lead us to a secluded jungle spot for sex
Baby that's what I'm talkin' about
That's the kind of jungle love I'm offering
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Cloud9
Written by: NATHANIEL HALL, MICHAEL SMALL
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