I Wan'na Be Like You
Smash Mouth Lyrics

Can you hear it?
Do you hear what I am hearing?

Yeah, .man!
Affirmative response to the previous question.

Why-why-yyyyyea!
Excited expression of enthusiasm, approval, or delight.

Now I'm the king of the swinger zone
I am now the dominant or influential figure of the group or society that engages in swinging lifestyle activities.

The jungle V.I.P
As the most valued member of the jungle community, I receive certain benefits and privileges.

I reached the top, and had to stop
I have achieved my desired status, but now I have become stagnant and unsatisfied.

And that's what's bothering me!
My inability to transcend or evolve beyond my current status is causing me distress.

I wan'na be a man, mancub
I desire to adopt the traits and characteristics of a human male, specifically one who was raised by wolves.

And stroll right into town
I want to confidently enter into civilized human society without feeling like an outsider.

And be just like the other men
I want to assimilate into human male culture and behavior, and not stand out as different or unique.

I'm tired of monkeying around
I am exhausted and frustrated with my current existence as a wild animal, and want to move on to a new phase of my life.

Oh, Ohbeedoo
An interjection with no clear meaning, possibly used to emphasize or add emphasis to the following statement or request.

I wan'na be like you! (abee dobee dobee)
I want to mimic or emulate human male behavior and lifestyle.

I wan'na walk like you, (ching)
I want to imitate the way you walk or move, in a way that is considered human-like.

Talk like you do (ching)
I want to speak using human language and communication styles, rather than animal grunts or vocalizations.

You'll see it's true (shobee doo)
You will realize that my desire to become human-like is genuine, and not just a passing whim or fantasy.

An ape like me (shobee dobee dobee)
Even though I am an animal, I believe it is possible for me to adopt human-like behavior and mannerisms.

Can learn to be Human too!
I am confident that I can learn to be human-like, despite the obstacles or challenges that may arise.

Now don't try to kid me mancub
Do not attempt to deceive or lie to me, referring to Mancub (the human male figure).

I made a deal with you
I negotiated an agreement or exchange with Mancub at some point in the past.

What I desire is man's red fire
My ultimate goal and ambition is to possess the ability to make and control fire, which is an important element of human civilization and survival.

To make my dream come true
I believe that acquiring the power of fire will enable me to achieve my long-held desire to become human-like.

Now Gimmie the secret man cub
Reassertion of the request to be granted the knowledge and ability to make and control fire, directed towards Mancub.

C'mon tell me what to do
Urge for Mancub to provide specific instructions or guidance on how to acquire or access the power of fire, which I believe is necessary to become human-like.

Give me the power of man's red flower
Reaffirmation of the desire for access to the power of fire, which I believe will enable me to become human-like.

Oh, Ohbeedoo
Repetition of the previous interjection.

I wan'na be like you! (abee dobee dobee)
Repetition of the original desire to become human-like.

I can learn to be Someone like you
I believe that by acquiring the power of fire and other human-like traits, I can become a person who is similar to you, Mancub.

Yeah, man!
Reaffirmation or agreement with a previous statement or request.