Straight Out The Jungle
Jungle Brothers Lyrics

Educated man, from the motherland
Referring to himself, the artist describes that he is an educated man who originates from Africa.

You see, they call me a star but that's not what I am
While others may call him a star, the artist rejects this label and identifies as a 'Jungle Brother'.

I'm a jungle brother, a true blue brother
The artist identifies as part of the Jungle Brothers, a group of individuals who share a commonality that he considers to be strong.

And I've been to many places you'll never discover
The artist has been to many places that the listener may never hear about or have access to.

Step to my side, suckers run and hide
When someone tries to confront him, other people will try to run and hide from him.

Africa's in the house, they get petrified
The presence of Africa is significant in the song and it is implied that this causes fear in those who are not from Africa.

You want to know why, I'll tell you why
The artist is acknowledging that his audience is curious and he has the answers to satisfy their curiosity.

Because they can't stand the sight of the jungle eye
People who are not from the jungle are unable to tolerate the perspective of someone who is from the jungle.

They never fight or fuss, they never curse or cuss
Those who oppose him do not engage in physical or verbal altercations.

And they just stand on the side and stare right at us
When the artist confronts his opposition, they will just stand on the side and watch.

They get out of line, I put 'em on a vine
Those who break the rules or oppose him will be punished by being pushed onto a vine.

And give 'em one big push for all mankind
The consequences of their actions are demonstrated publicly, serving as a deterrent for others.

There ain't nuttin to it, I just go head and do it
The artist has no qualms about taking action in difficult situations.

And lay down the jungle sound and run right through it
The artist creates an atmosphere in which others are unable to oppose him or dialogue with him, and he exploits this to his advantage.

And when I'm on the mic, I never stutter or stumble
When speaking on stage, the artist is able to speak fluently without hesitation or error.

'Cause I'm a jungle brother, straight out the jungle
The artist identifies himself as a Jungle Brother who comes from the jungle.

Cool and quiet, but quick to start up a riot
While appearing calm and collected, the artist is always ready to stand up for himself and others in potentially explosive situations.

I write the rhyme, bums assist to bite it
The artist writes his own lyrics, while others may try to copy or imitate his style.

I wear no gold around my neck just black medallions
The artist does not wear expensive items such as gold around his neck, but instead prefers simple black medallions.

And sold the home of true black stallions
The artist has sold the homes of black horses that he considers to be valuable.

I don't care for fear 'cause fear fears meat
The artist is not afraid and will not be intimidated because fear is also something that can feel threatened and intimidated.

Out of ten ways of dying, the first might cheat
Of the many ways to die, the first way to die is often unpredictable or not guaranteed.

I'm harder than the hardest, hardest, hard can get
The artist is incredibly tough and difficult to intimidate or break down.

Africa and I, while Sammy be's on the set
The artist and Africa are working together, while Sammy is also present.

I kick the rhyme to the girl and she became my pet
The artist shares his rhymes with a female and they become close or connected in some way.

I lend some sucker some juice and now he's in debt
The artist has given someone help or resources and they now owe him something in return.

The sucker said he wasn't scared but still in all he sweat
The person who owes the artist a debt claimed that they were not afraid, but they still showed signs of fear.

A poor man became rich because some meeky bet
A person who was financially struggling has come into money because of some bet or gamble.

My brother's searching high and low, they'll looking for me
The artist's siblings or close family members are searching for him and may be worried.

Where will they find me, in the J-U-N-G-L-E
The artist is in the jungle and his family members may have a difficult time finding him there.

It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder How I keep from going under
The struggles of life can be overwhelming, but the artist is able to persevere through them.

Struggle to live (struggle to live) struggle to survive
Life is full of struggles and the fight to stay alive is constant.

Struggle (struggle) just to stay alive
The constant struggle to survive and thrive is a part of life.

'Cause inside the jungle, either you do or you die
In the jungle, there is no room for weakness or hesitation. One must be willing to act and survive in order to thrive.

You got to be aware, you got to have the jungle eye
To successfully navigate the challenges of the jungle, one must be observant and aware of their surroundings.

Take it from a brother who knows my friend
The artist speaks from personal experience and understands the struggles of life.

The animals and cannibals will do you in
The dangers of the jungle are many and include wild animals and people who will harm or kill others for their own gain.

Cut your throat (cut your throat) stab you in the back
The dangers in the jungle are many and can include people who will harm or betray others in order to achieve their own goals.

The untamed animal just don't know how to act
Wild animals can be incredibly unpredictable and pose a serious threat to those who live in the jungle.

It's unbelievable (unbelievable) uncivilized (ci-civilized)
The jungle is a harsh and difficult place to live, and the level of civilization is much lower than in other parts of the world.

And now I'm starting to realize Danger in the jungle, the jungle means danger (danger)
The artist is beginning to fully understand the dangers of the jungle and recognizes that it is a place where danger is always present and must be taken seriously.

Tension intense, hearts filled wit anger (anger)
The pressure and stress of living in the jungle can cause people to become incredibly angry and aggressive with one another.

Men killing men just because of one's color
In the jungle, people are willing to kill others for minor differences such as skin color or other physical traits.

In this lifetime, I've seen nothing dumber
The artist is dismayed by the foolishness and senseless violence that he has witnessed in his lifetime.

So I think before I make a move
The artist takes careful consideration before acting in order to minimize the risk of danger or harm to himself or others.

Make sure my rhyme goes along wit the groove
When creating music, the artist ensures that his lyrics and rhythm flow together smoothly.

And backing on a brother it's time to rumble
When necessary, the artist will rally behind his fellow Jungle Brothers in order to push back against those who oppose them.

My name's Mike G (Mike G) and I'm straight out the jungle
The artist introduces himself and identifies as being from the jungle.