Jungle
Mike Day Lyrics


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Yeah
In the motherfin jungle
Get it how you live, handle biz
We just tryna make a bundle
Fighting for our life
Down here in the jungle

Yeah
We ain′t nothing but some young wild ass nias living in the jungle
Thinking inside a box, it's like we fighting in a ring like royal rumble
Ain′t playing ready to rumble, but you know these nias ready to rumble
And all my nias palm trees just to breathe up on a higher level
And we ain't been to palm beach, but we sitting here plotting on the better
We live for power and the pussy, but don't forget the motherfin cheddar
And in this world so cold you gone need way more than a sweater
Until the lord come down we gone drown by the shells from the metal
Cause life′s a living war so be sure you′re prepared for the battle
Down here in the jungle
Where everyday a struggle
Everyday you got to hustle just so you don't crumble
Thank you momma for working long hours just so we ain′t tumble
And ima work real hard just to give it all back cause I love you
When you make it oh, they love you?
But, they don't really love you down here in the jungle
For people that talk sht to the ones getting it, get a muzzle
Get it how you live, handle biz, flex on them fk nias; go ahead show your muscle
It′s the survival of the fittest, all we really tryna do is make a bundle
Rain for the pain and trees for the brain
Sweat and tears in a puddle
Yeah
Sweat and tears in a puddle
We just tryna make a bundle
Down here in the jungle
We fighting for a price
Fighting for a slice
Fighting for what's right
But sht don′t seem right down here in the jungle
We fighting for our life
Fighting to get by
You either fly or you fry down here in the jungle
Be wise be humble
All I ever hear is get your bread up from nias that ain't really got they bread up
Cops shooting nias with they hands up
Know my people fed up
Know my people fed up, yeah

I'm a killa
See what I′m saying?
And what I mean by that dog, is i′m silent, but deadly
You see what I'm saying?
I′ll make some sht seem so peaceful and blow your motherfin brains out
But, see I belong to a group of motherfuers, dog, that don't give a fck if I don′t fck frisky, dog
Straight up

Look man, anytime them dollars is spreading around, it's rules somewhere
Okay?
Always remember that
Anytime money being spreaded around, there′s rules from a white man, okay?
That's number one in life, ya dig?
Always remember that brother, always

Keep that sht 100 my nia, always
It's always love and positivity
Plus signs over most minds
Parting seas
It′s either tranquility, or you killing me
Yeah
Look
We just doing what we does my nia
Don′t you ever give up my nia
Work hard, play hard my nia
You know we can't starve my nia
Always be up on your guard my nia
Stay true
Don′t let them get you down my nia
They love it when you down my nia
Don't let them see you frown my nia




Spread love my nia
It′s what we does my nia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Jungle" by Mike Day convey the struggles of life and survival in the urban jungle. The song speaks about the daily challenges of living in a harsh environment, where people must fight for their survival and well-being. The references to the jungle and fighting suggest the notion of a battle for survival. The lyrics depict young people who are trying to succeed in an environment that is hostile, yet they are determined to rise above it. They are fighting to stay alive, and to make money in any way they can. The song also makes references to love and positivity, with the artist encouraging listeners to stay true and not let the negativity of the environment get them down.


The lyrics are delivered in a way that is both raw and powerful, with the use of strong language and vivid imagery. The rap style of the song helps to convey the message in a way that is both authentic and compelling.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Affirmation or agreement to the singer's message.


In the motherfin jungle
Referring to a difficult and chaotic environment where people struggle to survive.


Get it how you live, handle biz
Do what you need to do to survive and succeed.


We just tryna make a bundle
Striving to accumulate wealth and resources to improve one's situation.


Fighting for our life
Engaging in a constant struggle to survive in the hostile environment.


Down here in the jungle
Emphasizing the harsh and challenging nature of the environment.


We ain’t nothing but some young wild ass nias living in the jungle
Depicting the group as young and wild individuals struggling to survive.


Thinking inside a box, it's like we fighting in a ring like royal rumble
Being limited in one's thinking while trying to survive is like fighting in a confined space where the opponents are many and fierce.


Ain’t playing ready to rumble, but you know these nias ready to rumble
Although they don't want to fight, they are always prepared to defend themselves.


And all my nias palm trees just to breathe up on a higher level
Using palm trees as a metaphor for finding peace and tranquility.


And we ain't been to palm beach, but we sitting here plotting on the better
Although they have not yet achieved their goal, they continue striving for something better.


We live for power and the pussy, but don't forget the motherfin cheddar
Valuing money and influence, but also acknowledging the importance of accumulating wealth.


And in this world so cold you gone need way more than a sweater
In a harsh and unforgiving environment, it takes more than just physical warmth to survive.


Until the lord come down we gone drown by the shells from the metal
As long as violence and conflict persist, there will always be casualties.


Cause life′s a living war so be sure you′re prepared for the battle
Life is a constant struggle, and one must always be prepared for the challenges it presents.


Where everyday a struggle
Reiterating the difficulty of everyday life in the jungle.


Everyday you got to hustle just so you don't crumble
Working hard is necessary to avoid failure and maintain one's position.


Thank you momma for working long hours just so we ain’t tumble
Acknowledging the sacrifices and hard work of one's family to ensure survival.


And ima work real hard just to give it all back cause I love you
Desiring to repay one's family for their hard work and love.


But, they don't really love you down here in the jungle
Implying that love and trust are rare in a hostile environment where people are always competing.


For people that talk sht to the ones getting it, get a muzzle
Telling those who criticize others for achieving success to keep their opinions to themselves.


It′s the survival of the fittest, all we really tryna do is make a bundle
In a cutthroat environment, the most successful individuals are those who can adapt and accumulate wealth.


Sweat and tears in a puddle
Reflecting the physical and emotional toll of trying to survive.


We fighting for a price
Compelled to engage in competition to achieve success and accumulate wealth.


Fighting for a slice
Struggling to obtain one's share of resources and opportunities to improve one's situation.


Fighting for what's right
Believing in the morality of one's struggle, and striving to achieve it.


But sht don′t seem right down here in the jungle
Despite striving for a just and fair environment, life in the jungle seems far from ideal.


Fighting to get by
Constantly striving to survive in challenging and hostile circumstances.


You either fly or you fry down here in the jungle
One must either succeed or fail, there is no middle ground.


Be wise be humble
While struggling to survive, one should remember to stay wise and humble.


All I ever hear is get your bread up from nias that ain't really got they bread up
People who don't have wealth or resources themselves often stress the importance of accumulating money.


Cops shooting nias with they hands up
Highlighting the systemic oppression and violence faced by individuals in the jungle.


Know my people fed up
Expressing frustration and exhaustion with the challenges of life in the jungle.


I'm a killa
Referring to the dangerous and violent nature of the environment.


See what I’m saying?
Asking if the listener understands the point being made.


And what I mean by that dog, is i'm silent, but deadly
Explaining further the metaphorical comparison to being silent and dangerous.


You see what I'm saying?
Reiterating the importance of understanding the message being conveyed.


But, see I belong to a group of motherfuers, dog, that don't give a fck if I don′t fck frisky, dog
Belonging to a dangerous and unconcerned group that does not care about moral or societal norms.


Always remember that
Emphasizing the importance of the following message.


Anytime money being spreaded around, there′s rules from a white man, okay?
Highlighting the pervasive influence of systemic racism and oppression in society.


That's number one in life, ya dig?
Reinforcing the significance of systemic oppression in society.


Keep that sht 100 my nia, always
Encouraging honesty and transparency in all relationships.


It's always love and positivity
Fostering a sense of love and positivity in difficult environments.


Plus signs over most minds
Adding positivity to people's mindsets through encouraging messages and strategies.


Parting seas
Creating a path through difficult situations and a means to navigate through the challenges of the jungle.


It′s either tranquility, or you killing me
In the jungle environment, it is either peaceful harmony or violent conflict.


Don′t you ever give up my nia
Encouraging perseverance in the face of adversity.


Work hard, play hard my nia
Advocating a balanced approach to life, between striving for success and having time for leisure.


You know we can't starve my nia
Recognizing the importance of avoiding hunger and malnutrition.


Stay true
Advocating authenticity and being true to oneself.


Don′t let them get you down my nia
Encouraging perseverance and the resilience against those who would bring one down.


They love it when you down my nia
Describing the tendency for others to feel empowered when seeing someone else fail.


Don't let them see you frown my nia
Encouraging others to hide their disappointment or sadness and remain positive amid difficult times.


Spread love my nia
Promoting positivity and encouraging the spread of love and kindness.


It′s what we does my nia
Highlighting the importance of positivity and kindness as part of their lifestyle in the jungle.




Writer(s): Casey Wakeley Harris, Adam Levin, Michael Francis Gonzalez, Samuel Nelson Harris, Jamie N Commons, Noah G Feldshuh, Alexander Junior Grant

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