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.
Sunshine
Jungle Brothers Lyrics
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W-J-B-S, on your radio dial
With the morning of the fox, that rocks the box
Expect sunshine today!
For yesterday's rain has faded far away
Now we seek a brand new day, a brand new way
Learn my brothers and sisters, learn
Nighttime fades away, on to the next day
The weatherman predicts a clear sunny Saturday
Relax laid back and feelin' the cool breeze
Positive vibes in sauce and the melodies
Gather my leaves and all my minerals
Fix myself a bowl of vegetables
Ice cold water and chopped up fruits
Gonna be a long day so I throw on my boots
Stretch out my hut and beyond the sun rises
Clouds gather round and suddenly hides it
Doubled back cause it started pourin'
Children scared of the thunder roarin'
Given the light but now there's darkness
Started with intelligence, now there's ignorance
Negative vibes now I don't feel right
I want my sunshine, I want my sunlight
Same old story, over and over
Somebody tryin' to take knowledge over
So I fight back with a native dance
Sing my song and chant my chants
Rain, rain, go away
Please come back another day
The sun will shine and now the sky is gray
Please rain, go way
The pavement sweats as a hot day sets in
I need to cool off so I find me a hydrant
Pull out my wrench and turn on a happy face
See some buckets I think there'll be a chase
Water splashin', children laughin'
Hopin' the feelin', will keep on lastin'
A shot rings out and a young girl hits the ground
Someone wasn't in the mood for playin' around
The mother cries as she sees her young one
Victim of a fool while playin' in the hot sun
Kangaroos came and cleared out the area
Covered her up so the sun won't beat her
The sun still shines but the day now feels gray
Oh Mr. Rain would you please please go away?
The sun still shines but the day now feels gray
Oh Mr. Rain would you please please go away?
(Sunshine)
(Sunshine)
(Sunshine)
(Sunshine)
Rain, rain, go away
Please come back another day
The sun will shine and now the sky is gray
Please rain, go way
W-J-B-S and in the studio right now the Jungle Brothers
How you doin' my friends?
Before we go on, say a few words to the people
Yeah I'd like to say I'd like to say somethin' serious
Real serious
The sun shinin', the guidin' light
The fire that we all attempt to fight
The only thing is you can't put it out
You blow and blow but that makes it grow
Bright around and it was made for me
A gift from God that he gave to me
You eat it and chew it, and then you swallow it
And wisdom is what you get from it
Try to stop me from gettin' mine
And you can kiss me where the sun don't shine
Yeah, there's room out there for those who want some
'Cause "Everybody's got a little light, under the sun,
Under the sun, under the sun, under the sun
Knowledge stands upright, fear has no height
Work towards the star that gives off the brightest light
JBeez movin' in a bright direction
Free of injury or evil infection
Stay out the dark and you'll find that you'll be strong
Believe in yourself and nothin' will go wrong
There's room out there for those who want some
Because everybody's got a little light, under the sun
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
The Jungle Brothers' song "Sunshine" discusses the phenomenons that occur during different weather conditions. In the beginning of the song, the radio jockey announces a beautiful day after a rainy day, a sign for a new beginning. The song continues to describe the positive and relaxing vibes that come with a sunny day, where one can fix a bowl of vegetables and chop up fruits, go out for a long day and stretch out. Suddenly, clouds gather around and darkness prevails, and the song takes a negative turn. The weather changes with thunder and rain, the vibe turns negative, and it impacts the mood of individuals. Despite the negative environment, the artists chant and sing, trying to brighten up the situation. One shot rings out and causes a young girl to be hurt badly. The song ends on a positive note, where the group talks about the importance of sunshine and one's personal light. They encourage listeners to believe in themselves and move towards the brightest light.
Line by Line Meaning
W-J-B-S, on your radio dial
Introducing the Jungle Brothers on the radio
With the morning of the fox, that rocks the box
Playing good music to start the day
Expect sunshine today!
Good things and positivity are coming
For yesterday's rain has faded far away
Bad times are over and done with
Now we seek a brand new day, a brand new way
Starting anew and finding a new path
Learn my brothers and sisters, learn
Take in knowledge and grow
Nighttime fades away, on to the next day
One day is ending and another beginning
The weatherman predicts a clear sunny Saturday
The future is looking bright and clear
Relax laid back and feelin' the cool breeze
Taking life easy and enjoying the moment
Positive vibes in sauce and the melodies
Good energy found in music and dance
Gather my leaves and all my minerals
Collecting the things needed for a healthy life
Fix myself a bowl of vegetables
Taking care of one's body with healthy food
Ice cold water and chopped up fruits
Staying hydrated and nourished
Gonna be a long day so I throw on my boots
Preparing for a hard-working day
Stretch out my hut and beyond the sun rises
Waking up early and getting ready for the day
Clouds gather round and suddenly hides it
Darkness and negativity can come unexpectedly
Doubled back cause it started pourin'
Going back to escape the storm
Children scared of the thunder roarin'
The fear and uncertainty that comes with a storm
Given the light but now there's darkness
Having good things taken away suddenly
Started with intelligence, now there's ignorance
Going from knowing to not knowing
Negative vibes now I don't feel right
Feeling down due to bad energy
I want my sunshine, I want my sunlight
Craving positivity and happiness
Same old story, over and over
Repeating mistakes and not learning
Somebody tryin' to take knowledge over
Someone trying to prevent others from learning
So I fight back with a native dance
Using culture and expression to resist negativity
Sing my song and chant my chants
Using music to spread positivity and unity
Rain, rain, go away
Wishing for better times
Please come back another day
Asking for bad times to stay away
The sun will shine and now the sky is gray
Hoping for better weather and brighter days
Please rain, go way
Asking for bad times to stay away
The pavement sweats as a hot day sets in
Feeling the heat of the day
I need to cool off so I find me a hydrant
Seeking relief from the heat
Water splashin', children laughin'
Finding joy in the little things
Hopin' the feelin', will keep on lastin'
Wishing for happiness to continue
A shot rings out and a young girl hits the ground
Suddenly experiencing tragedy and violence
Someone wasn't in the mood for playin' around
Negative energy leading to dangerous actions
The mother cries as she sees her young one
The pain and sorrow of losing a loved one
Victim of a fool while playin' in the hot sun
The potential danger that comes with bad energy
Kangaroos came and cleared out the area
Authority figures stepping in to take control
Covered her up so the sun won't beat her
Protecting and taking care of one another
Oh Mr. Rain would you please please go away?
Asking for bad times to stay away
W-J-B-S and in the studio right now the Jungle Brothers
Announcing the presence of the Jungle Brothers in the studio
How you doin' my friends?
Asking how everyone is doing
Before we go on, say a few words to the people
Giving a chance to express thoughts to the audience
Yeah I'd like to say I'd like to say somethin' serious
Introducing a serious topic or message
Real serious
Stressing the importance of the message
The sun shinin', the guidin' light
The symbol of positivity and guidance
The fire that we all attempt to fight
The challenge of resisting negativity
The only thing is you can't put it out
Positivity and happiness cannot be easily destroyed
You blow and blow but that makes it grow
Attempts to destroy positivity only make it stronger
Bright around and it was made for me
Positivity is a gift to everyone
A gift from God that he gave to me
Acknowledgement of the higher power or positive force
You eat it and chew it, and then you swallow it
Taking in positivity and internalizing it
And wisdom is what you get from it
Gaining knowledge and insight from positivity
Try to stop me from gettin' mine
Opposition to positive change or growth
And you can kiss me where the sun don't shine
Ignoring and rejecting negative energy
Yeah, there's room out there for those who want some
Encouragement for others to seek positivity
'Cause "Everybody's got a little light, under the sun, under the sun, under the sun
Everyone has the potential for positivity and happiness
Knowledge stands upright, fear has no height
The power of education and knowledge over fear
Work towards the star that gives off the brightest light
Aim for the best and brightest future
JBeez movin' in a bright direction
The Jungle Brothers moving towards positivity
Free of injury or evil infection
Being free from harm and negative influences
Stay out the dark and you'll find that you'll be strong
Avoiding negative energy leads to strength and resilience
Believe in yourself and nothin' will go wrong
Confidence leads to success and happiness
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Expressing joy and positivity
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Written by: JUNGLE BROTHERS
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