Oh Jungleland
Simple Minds Lyrics

Somebody's screaming out
There is someone screaming in pain or agony.

Somebody's knocking out
Someone is fighting or knocking out an opponent.

Somebody's calling out, come hear it again
Someone is inviting others to hear or witness something happening repeatedly.

Street bells are ringing out
Bells in the streets are ringing, signaling something to happen.

Young girls are singing out
Young girls are singing in high spirits or happiness.

Boys are building up to be men
Boys are growing up and maturing into responsible men.

You've got the love
You possess love in your heart.

Then here comes the blood last
After love, there comes bloodshed or violence.

The father, the mother, the sister, the chain
Family members are closely connected to each other, like a chain.

Sweet inspirations
Positive and motivating inspirations or aspirations.

Or a cold hearted nations baby
Alternatively, the world can be cruel and cold.

The young man, the brothers, the killers explain
Young men, brothers, and killers try to justify their actions or reasons behind their violent behavior.

Oh Jungleland
This is a reference to a place where violence and conflict are prevalent.

They call you home sweet home
Despite the violence, some people feel at home in this place.

You make me feel so sad, to leave here all alone
Leaving this place behind can bring sadness or nostalgia.

But there is a kid called Hope
Amidst the chaos, there is still hope.

And he's holding out his hand
The kid with hope is reaching out to others, providing support and guidance.

He sees the Northern Lights
The kid sees the beauty and wonder of nature, symbolizing the potential for positivity and happiness.

Above this highrise land
Despite being in an urban environment, there is still room for the natural wonders of the world.

In the city, get out the city pretty quick
The city can be dangerous and violent, so it's best to leave it as soon as possible.

I've got a prayer, I wanna sing it to you
There is a prayer that the artist wants to share or express.

It says, may little children forget the wild things
The prayer is a wish for children to have a peaceful life without violence and chaos.

But no one listens cause nobody cares
Unfortunately, people are not concerned enough to listen and care about such issues.

When you've got the love drugs
When you have love and drugs at the same time, it can lead to addiction and chaos.

And you've got the long nights
Long nights can sometimes lead to trouble and danger.

You got the heartbeat that spirals to heaven
The singer has a strong and powerful heart, maybe even spiritual or divine.

Here comes summer, here comes violence
With the arrival of summer, violence is likely to increase.

Over your shoulder the soul boy explains
A young man with a troubled soul tries to justify or explain his actions.

But blood is thicker than water
Family bond is stronger than anything else.

But blood is sweeter than Holy Lands
Family connection is more important than religious significance.

Unto the Devil a daughter
An innocent girl is sacrificed, or given up to evil intentions.

When my love sings it's an angel song she sings it
When the artist's loved one sings, it feels like an angelic experience.

Don't look back, never look back
It's best not to dwell on the past or regrets.

Oh Jungleland
Despite the chaos and danger, this place still holds a special place in the artist's heart.