Career
His early mixtapes were issued in 2012, including From The Da Block 2 Da Booth and October 20th. In 2016, he released three more, one of which won a Memphis Hip Hop Award for Mixtape of the Year. Federal Reloaded, a revision of the first installment of the Federal series, featured guest appearances from Y Grizzle, Young Dolph, and OG Boo Dirty, among others. The follow-up, ELO (Everybody Lives On), included guest appearances from Yo Gotti and Migos' Quavo, among others. His work with Yo Gotti continued on a joint effort titled 2 Federal, released in October 2016. Heartless arrived in February 2017 and charted at #177 on the Billboard 200.[5] The mixtape featured guest appearances from YFN Lucci and Lil Durk. In October 2017, Moneybagg released Federal 3X, his debut with Interscope since signing a distribution deal. The mixtape contiains a sole feature from YoungBoy Never Broke Again. In 2018, Moneybagg Yo delivered a compilation album titled "Moneybagg Yo Presents: NLess Ent x Bread Gang". The project was released on January 1, 2018. On February 14, 2018, Moneybagg released his sequel mixtape to 2017's Heartless, 2 Heartless with features from Quavo, Yo Gotti, Lil Baby, and BlocBoy JB and production from Zaytoven and Southside. On July 27, 2018 Moneybagg Yo released an extended play called Bet On Me with features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, and Gunna with the production handled from Tay Keith, Drum God, Javar and others.
Jungle
Moneybagg Yo Lyrics
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In my mind, I go back to it, I'm relapsin' (Retrospective)
I cash out for all the times that we ain't have it (We ain't have it)
Got more guns than problems, so I don't panic (How you comin'?)
Man, I come straight out the jungle (Man I come straight out the trenches)
Havin' nothin' made me humble (Motivation was the struggle)
If a nigga tried to rob you would you give it up or die for it?
I can spot the fake a mile away, I got an eye for it
'Cause I'm out the jungle (Take a look at my environment)
It's trees and rocks inside the jungle (Sellin' both, come get a bundle)
Snake ass niggas in the grass wanna take you under (What else?)
My gorillas, they untamed, they might take your mama (Too honest)
I'm in Cali in the Hills gettin' calls 'bout murders
On the ground, number cards, count shells, no turtles
Scrapin' change out the couch for a McDonald's burger (Real)
Used to make palace on the floor, now I'm sleepin on Serta
(I put it in my mind I'ma make it out)
Had to go hard hard, to get myself away from that (Yeah, but still)
The jungle still part part of me, forever my habitat
Banana clip for the monkeys, won't speak on it but it haunt me
Life changed in two years, would shed a tear but
Never cried about the struggle, I adapted (I adapted)
In my mind, I go back to it, I'm relapsin' (Retrospective)
I cash out for all the times that we ain't have it (We ain't have it)
Got more guns than problems, so I don't panic (How you comin'?)
Man, I come straight out the jungle (Man I come straight out the trenches)
Havin' nothin' made me humble (Motivation was the struggle)
If a nigga tried to rob you would you give it up or die for it?
I can spot the fake a mile away, I got an eye for it (Lighters up)
Moment of silence for my guardian angels (Fly high)
I pray that they watch over us from every angle (All over)
Jealousy is at an all time high
If Heaven had a FaceTime, I'd hit up all my guys (What y'all got goin'?)
Niggas out here want the spotlight for the wrong reason (Damn)
It shouldn't matter who pay for dinner if we all eatin' (Team)
Them losses that hurt your heart, swear this shit get brutal (Hurt)
BreadGang Army lost a soldier, M.I.P., Lil Ruger
Got the heart of a lion comin' from that zoo (Zoo)
I know some bodies dropped today and I ain't even watch the news (News)
Hittin' babies by accident, when y'all gon' learn how to shoot? (Come on)
The jungle make monsters and I'm the proof
Never cried about the struggle, I adapted (I adapted)
In my mind, I go back to it, I'm relapsin' (Retrospective)
I cash out for all the times that we ain't have it (We ain't have it)
Got more guns than problems, so I don't panic (How you comin'?)
Man, I come straight out the jungle (Man I come straight out the trenches)
Havin' nothin' made me humble (Motivation was the struggle)
If a nigga tried to rob you would you give it up or die for it?
I can spot the fake a mile away, I got an eye for it
'Cause I'm out the jungle
In "Jungle," MoneyBagg Yo reflects on his upbringing in a tough environment and how it has shaped him into the person he is today. He starts by stating that he never cried about the struggles he faced but instead adapted to them. The references to going back to it and relapsing indicate that despite his success, he still finds himself revisiting those difficult times mentally.
The lyrics highlight the theme of overcoming adversity and the motivation that stems from it. MoneyBagg Yo mentions cashing out for all the times they didn't have money and how the experience of having nothing made him humble. He also addresses the idea of loyalty and self-defense, questioning whether someone would give up their possessions or be willing to die for them. This demonstrates the importance of strength and protecting what is his.
The repeated mention of the jungle represents the harsh environment he grew up in. He describes it as a place where snake-like individuals lurk, ready to bring you down. The use of gorillas and monkeys in the lyrics symbolizes the dangers and unpredictability of his surroundings. Despite the transformation he has undergone, he admits that the jungle is still a part of him and will forever be a part of his identity.
The chorus indicates that MoneyBagg Yo has made it out of the jungle, but the memories and experiences still linger, evident in the fact that he can spot fake people easily. The song overall serves as a reflection on his past and how it continues to shape his present actions and perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Never cried about the struggle, I adapted
I never let the hardships bring me down, I adjusted to overcome them
In my mind, I go back to it, I'm relapsin'
Sometimes, I find myself dwelling and reminiscing on those difficult times
I cash out for all the times that we ain't have it
I spend money to make up for the times when we were broke
Got more guns than problems, so I don't panic
I have a lot of weapons, which makes me feel secure and not afraid
Man, I come straight out the jungle
I come from a rough and dangerous environment
Havin' nothin' made me humble
Being deprived of material possessions taught me the value of humility
If a nigga tried to rob you would you give it up or die for it?
If someone attempted to steal from you, would you surrender or fight to the death?
I can spot the fake a mile away, I got an eye for it
I have a keen ability to recognize and identify fake or deceitful people
'Cause I'm out the jungle
Because I have escaped the dangerous and chaotic environment I grew up in
It's trees and rocks inside the jungle
The jungle represents a place with obstacles and dangers
Snake ass niggas in the grass wanna take you under
There are untrustworthy individuals who pretend to be friendly but actually want to harm you
My gorillas, they untamed, they might take your mama
The people I associate with can be unpredictable and may even target your family
I'm in Cali in the Hills gettin' calls 'bout murders
I am currently in California, living a luxurious lifestyle, but I still receive news about violent crimes
On the ground, number cards, count shells, no turtles
There are bullet casings scattered on the floor, indicating the presence of gun violence
Scrapin' change out the couch for a McDonald's burger
I used to struggle financially, even having to search for spare change in the couch to afford a cheap meal at McDonald's
Used to make palace on the floor, now I'm sleepin on Serta
I used to sleep on the floor, but now I can afford a comfortable Serta mattress
Had to go hard hard, to get myself away from that
I had to work extremely hard to distance myself from my difficult past
The jungle still part part of me, forever my habitat
Although I have moved on, the experiences and mindset of the jungle will always be a part of me
Banana clip for the monkeys, won't speak on it but it haunt me
I possess high-capacity magazines for my firearms, which remind me of the dangers I faced
Life changed in two years, would shed a tear but
My life has significantly improved in the past two years, although I can't help but feel emotional about my past struggles
Moment of silence for my guardian angels
Let's take a moment to honor and remember the guidance and protection provided by my loved ones who have passed away
I pray that they watch over us from every angle
I hope that my departed loved ones are constantly looking out for our well-being
Jealousy is at an all time high
There is a prevalent feeling of envy and resentment among people
If Heaven had a FaceTime, I'd hit up all my guys
If there was a way to communicate with my friends who are no longer with us, I would reach out to them
Niggas out here want the spotlight for the wrong reason
There are people who crave attention and fame for shallow and misguided motives
It shouldn't matter who pay for dinner if we all eatin'
It doesn't matter who foots the bill for a meal as long as we all get to enjoy it
Them losses that hurt your heart, swear this shit get brutal
The pain from the losses I have experienced is unimaginably tough
BreadGang Army lost a soldier, M.I.P., Lil Ruger
The BreadGang Army has sadly lost a member, rest in peace to Lil Ruger
Got the heart of a lion comin' from that zoo
I have developed courage and strength, having grown up in a tough and chaotic environment
I know some bodies dropped today and I ain't even watch the news
I am aware that there have been fatalities today, even without keeping up with the news
Hittin' babies by accident, when y'all gon' learn how to shoot?
Even innocent babies are getting injured unintentionally, causing me to question the shooting skills of others
The jungle make monsters and I'm the proof
The harsh environment of the jungle has the power to turn ordinary people into dangerous and unpredictable individuals, and I am an example of that
'Cause I'm out the jungle
Because I have managed to escape the dangerous and chaotic environment of the jungle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bobby Reese, Demario Dewayne White, Eduardo Earle, Theodore Thomas, Nana Abiona
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