Jungle Brother
Jungle Brothers Lyrics


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(The JBeez, the JBeez...)

10th round,
And still catching that beat down
So I retreat back to my old stomping ground,
Regroup and lounge,
Put on a couple of pounds,
And make plans to create the raw, homegrown sounds
Without love and support,
I might come up short,
But I dare not resort, to the low-life sport
Young bucks nowadays,
Even kids my own age,
Making front page
By getting locked in the cage
Pumping, self-destruction
And self-reduction
Souls get sucked into the evil corruption
The odds are against me
And the world won't present to me
Bad thoughts on my mind
But I won't let it tempt me
Organized confusion, negative illusion
I throw up my guard to combat intrusion

Say what say what say what

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

Now if I worry to much about all my have nots
I might not recoginize just what I've got
I've got control of my soul and I gotta firm hold
And if I keep on holding, I'ma reach my goals
When I'm walking through the streets
I see all sorts, BIG wasn't lying about them drugs and sports
Gotta keep my head up and everything is alright
Cuz if I want to get this cash, I got to be game tight
Baby girl is at home and she's screaming "Daddy"
Momma don't know, just might think I'm out pimping in a nice caddy,
But it ain't like that
Trying to keep that rogue status up off my back
So when the loot come through,
I do what I gotta do,
Cuz indeed I'm Jungle Brother, just to stay true blue.

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

(The JBeez, The JBeez...)

Ya
For all my peoples out there, in the NYC
JBeez is the initial, got to keep it official,
Ripping up the game plan, and send it off like a missile
Business is intact, now we come back strapped
So if something go down, we rearrange contracts
Coming bite and exact
To take your mental out the shack
Dunk your cookie in my milk
And let it soak in my rap
On the mic I talk about the blight
To reach new heights
Put up a fight with everything in sight
That blocks my light
Label my generation
X marks the spot
We make it hot
We don't stop
To bust back, we just keep
Busting the (Blam blam)
Bulletproof brain cells
The name spells out success
That will remind you of the place where the JBeez rest

Stay black and rhyming
Till the day that I'm dieing
Death defying
Shaky eyeing
And God I'm relying
Test up my import, make a million or more
Keep the radio rocking, fill up the dance floor
When we come to the jam
No glissening gimmicks
Break it off on your right
See my style has no limits
Handle BI like a true blue jungle GI
Make the ladies reply with the wink of an eye
Rhyme writing, counter lighting
Emcees like this make hits for competition
Like slitting your wrists
Each sequel's so lethal
That no other can equal
Spark it up for the jam
But rock it on for the people

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)
Cuz I'm a Jungle Brother (Jungle Brother)
True Blue (True Blue)

Every day, all day, it goes down like this





(The JBeez, the JBeez...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jungle Brothers' song "Jungle Brother" speak to the struggles and realities of life in the inner city. The singer reflects on his experiences and the challenges he faces, both personally and within his community. The music serves as a backdrop for his thoughts, and he uses it to find a sense of grounding and inspiration.


The first few lines describe the ongoing battle the singer faces, comparing it to a boxing match. Despite the many rounds he's endured, he knows he must keep fighting. The following lines comment on the negative influences that pervade his community, such as drugs and crime. The singer acknowledges the difficulties he faces in this environment but resolves to stay strong and resist its temptations.


The rest of the lyrics touch on a variety of themes, including staying true to oneself, being grateful for what one has, and striving for success. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of life on the streets and the resilience required to survive and thrive in such a challenging environment.


Line by Line Meaning

10th round, And still catching that beat down So I retreat back to my old stomping ground, Regroup and lounge, Put on a couple of pounds, And make plans to create the raw, homegrown sounds
Despite my struggles, I will go back to my roots, gather my strength and creativity, and produce authentic homegrown music.


Without love and support, I might come up short, But I dare not resort, to the low-life sport Young bucks nowadays, Even kids my own age, Making front page By getting locked in the cage Pumping, self-destruction And self-reduction Souls get sucked into the evil corruption The odds are against me And the world won't present to me Bad thoughts on my mind But I won't let it tempt me Organized confusion, negative illusion I throw up my guard to combat intrusion
Despite the lack of support and the odds against me, I won't give in to negative thoughts or participate in self-destructive activities. I am aware of the organized confusion and negative influences around me, and I will protect myself and my values against them.


Now if I worry too much about all my have nots I might not recognize just what I've got I've got control of my soul and I gotta firm hold And if I keep on holding, I'ma reach my goals When I'm walking through the streets I see all sorts, BIG wasn't lying about them drugs and sports Gotta keep my head up and everything is alright Cuz if I want to get this cash, I got to be game tight Baby girl is at home and she's screaming Daddy Momma don't know, just might think I'm out pimping in a nice caddy, But it ain't like that Trying to keep that rogue status up off my back So when the loot comes through, I do what I gotta do, Cuz indeed I'm Jungle Brother, just to stay true blue.
If I focus too much on what I don't have, I might overlook what I have achieved. I need to have control of my life and my choices to reach my goals. I am aware of the dangers of drug and sports culture, and I must stay focused to succeed financially. I need to maintain a sense of responsibility to my child and avoid getting into trouble. To stay true to myself, I'll do whatever I need to do to succeed honestly.


Ya For all my peoples out there, in the NYC JBeez is the initial, gotta keep it official, Ripping up the game plan, and send it off like a missile Business is intact, now we come back strapped So if something go down, we rearrange contracts Coming bite and exact To take your mental out the shack Dunk your cookie in my milk And let it soak in my rap
I represent for all the people in NYC with honesty and integrity. I am committed to the business and will take action if needed. My message will liberate and inspire people's minds to think outside of the limiting ideas placed on them. My rhymes are impactful and memorable.


On the mic I talk about the blight To reach new heights Put up a fight with everything in sight That blocks my light Label my generation X marks the spot We make it hot We don't stop To bust back, we just keep Busting the (Blam blam) Bulletproof brain cells The name spells out success That will remind you of the place where the JBeez rest
I use my music to address social and personal problems and create something new and positive. I am part of the generation that marks a spot and is unstoppable. I refuse to be held down and will continue to push forward with my message. My music is powerful and impactful, and I am confident it will lead to success and recognition.


Handle BI like a true blue jungle GI Make the ladies reply with the wink of an eye Rhyme writing, counter lighting Emcees like this make hits for competition Like slitting your wrists Each sequel's so lethal That no other can equal Spark it up for the jam But rock it on for the people
I handle my business like a true blue jungle GI, and the ladies feel the power of my rhymes. I excel in writing and lighting rhymes that make the competition seem weak. My music is powerful and gripping, and nobody can match it. I know how to make the party start, but at the end of the day, it's all about serving the people.




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Comments from YouTube:

vegbird1

Seeing them twice on this tour really made my year! They still sound incredible! So healthy! Thanks for the memories, guys! Love you!

Dorachagi1

Helluva lot of good and blurry memories coming back with this track

Gabe

That baseline is freaky good

David M

Why is this song not on Spotify? 😢

striknein

My inner fifteen year old is freaking out right now

Phil

Quality🎉❤

Simon Jenkins

Class!

Mr. Unholy

I haven’t heard this since the mid-2000s

Adam Whittaker

Hell yeah

Raven Garibaldi

Exactly!!!

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