Jungle Boogie
KOOL Lyrics


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Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down

Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get it on)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get it on)
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Shake it around)

Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Boogie, boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Get the boogie)
Jungle boogie
Jungle boogie
(Get up with the get down)
Jungle boogie
(Ah, get the boogie)
Jungle boogie
(Let me jump in)
Jungle boogie
(Get down with the boogie)

Get down, get down
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(It's the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(With the boogie)
Get down, get down
(Jungle boogie)
Get down, get down
(Boogie)
Get down, get down
(It's the boogie)
Get down, get down

Uh, get it
Feel the funk y'all
Let it flow

Get down with the boogie
I'm a-talkin' 'bout the jungle boogie
Get down, huh
Get down with the boogie say
Uh, huh, get down
Say, uh, huh-uh, ah, get down
Say, uh, huh, get down
Say, uh, huh, till you feel it, y'all
Ah, huh, get down, y'all
Uh-huh
Ah, get down
Huh-uh
Ah, get up, y'all
Ah, huh, with the get down
Uh-huh
Uh-huh




Get down
Whoa!

Overall Meaning

The song "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & The Gang is a classic funk and disco track that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance. The repetition of the phrases "Get down" and "Jungle boogie" create a hypnotic rhythm that is impossible to ignore. The lyrics are simple, and the emphasis is on the raw energy of the music itself.


"Jungle Boogie" is also notable for its use in popular culture. The track has been featured in a variety of films, including Pulp Fiction, Roll Bounce, and Madagascar. It has also been sampled by numerous hip-hop artists, including Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and Jay-Z. The song's lasting popularity is a testament to its infectious beat and universal appeal.


Overall, "Jungle Boogie" is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and ignite a sense of joy and freedom. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the moment, moving their bodies to the irresistible beat of the jungle boogie.


Line by Line Meaning

Get down, get down
Let's groove and dance


Jungle boogie (Get down with the boogie)
Let's dance to the funky jungle beat


Jungle boogie (Get it on)
Let's keep dancing to the jungle beat


Jungle boogie (Get up with the boogie)
Get up on your feet and dance to the jungle beat


Jungle boogie (Get up with the get down)
Keep dancing to the funky beat


Jungle boogie (Get down with the boogie)
Fall into the groove and dance


Jungle boogie (Shake it around)
Shake your body and have fun


Uh, get it
Let's get funky


Feel the funk y'all
Feel the groove


Let it flow
Let's keep the funk going


I'm a-talkin' 'bout the jungle boogie
Let's keep dancing to the jungle beat


Get down with the boogie say
Let's continue to dance to the rhythm


Say, uh, huh-uh, ah, get down
Let's dance and have some fun


Say, uh, huh, get down
Let's get funky and dance


Say, uh, huh, till you feel it, y'all
Keep dancing until you feel the funk


Ah, huh, get down, y'all
Let's dance and get into the groove


Uh-huh
Keep grooving


Huh-uh
Let's keep the beat going


Ah, get up, y'all
Get up and dance


Whoa!
Wow, this beat is awesome!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Robert Bell, Ronald Bell, Donald Boyce, George Brown, Robert Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Richard Westfield

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