Concrete Jungle
Sunz of Man Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen: Sunz of Man
The song is performed by the group Sunz of Man.

Uh, Jungle of Concrete
The urban environment is often referred to as a 'jungle of concrete'.

Yo, yo
An exclamation to grab attention.

[Chorus: x4]
The song's main chorus emphasizes the idea of having to struggle and fight to survive.

In the jungle, we gotta rumble with the bees/wee
Living in a tough urban environment means having to fight and struggle to survive.

Ain't nothin' sweet, we gotta eat
Life in this environment is often not easy, but it is necessary to survive.

Yo, we come from starvin' days, runnin' up in Dr. J's
The group reflects on their past struggles in obtaining basic needs, such as food.

Rock away, so the mega trades, diggin', pockin' days
They reminisce on the days of youth when they enjoyed playing as well as making money through hustling.

Yo, the aids wasn't in, calm braids all trimmed
The world was a different place back then without certain challenges like the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Army suits snatched and Timbs
Fashion choices of the time were as rugged as their lifestyle.

You'se a friend, snatch a gem
Friends in this harsh environment could sometimes turn on one another for survival.

I spent a lifetime of doin crime, hustlin dimes, guzzlin wine
The rapper reflects on his past, which was filled with illegal activities and searching for ways to make ends meet.

Smugglin wives, one of a kind
The performer's life involved illegally bringing people into the country as well.

Under the sunshine, movin as one mind, the genuine
Despite all their differences, they remain united as a group 'under the same sun.'

Star child, Allah's style, many say their barber's wild
Their culture and fashion may be a little 'wild,' but it is an expression of their individuality.

When I element the foul, prowl, upon the weekend of sweet
In the face of negative influences, sometimes it is necessary to take action to survive.

I gotta eat, generate with the heat, demolish beats
By creating music, they are able to generate income and obtain resources they need to survive.

Collectin sheets, war with beast, Islamic warrior
They are fighting a battle against the prevailing circumstances of their lives.

Livin the mass hysteria, the bomb shell of America
Their lives are lived within the larger context of the chaotic environment of the United States.

Swell competors, explicit lyrics from the editor
They are challengers in the field of music and seek to be respected by their peers.

Realistic predator, the rhyme writer, climb heights
In their pursuit, they are literally predators who climb higher.

Rhymes ignite, MC's reputation, blown out of sight
Their music is so powerful that it can challenge the status quo and earned them a lot of respect.

On the mic device, my crew get nice, shoot dice
When performing, the group is able to attract a positive audience reaction.

Doin callistetics, young diplomatics with automatics
In their environment, they had to learn to both play politics and use weapons for self-defense.

The asiatic, fuck a fanatic, I split his attic
Similar to previous lines, they are strong against fanatics who would want to harm them.

You don't want no static, I make you carriage for the rabbits
If someone seeks trouble with them, they can make them regret it.

We've got to take what we want, let these others rappers front
In order to succeed, sometimes they must disregard what others say and simply take what they want.

Yo, take that, you ain't goin get it laid back
When opportunities present themselves, they must act quickly to seize them.

Best record what I say, ain't no time to playback
Whatever they say or do, they have to make sure they do it right the first time around.

That's right platinum hits, yo, before the age at
The group has achieved a lot already despite their young age.

Gather millions, acapella in the streets, today crack
One of the ways to earn a living in their environment is through performing in streets without any background music.

Fuck opinions, I'm hittin to the nights endin
Sometimes it is important to focus on one's priorities and ignore the opinions and aspirations of others.

A new beginin, takin over men and women
They are constantly moving forward to new opportunities.

Thoughts used for sinnin, neighborhood no grinin
They are surrounded by societal issues and the general culture of their neighborhood.

Thug religions, expeditions, startin for a mil
They accept the culture of violence and self-defense as a means to an end.

Stick the student for his intuition
They sometimes resort to illegal means of earning money.

Beyond college, street knowledge, got to eat knowledge
They value practical knowledge over academic knowledge.

Off the tree of life, while seek wallets
They are always looking for ways to earn money and improve their situations in life.

Credit cards, some trust for their gods
Some people have blind faith in non-human entities like credit cards instead of themselves.

In the Wizard of Oz, you get it all to get robbed
When you blindly chase wealth, you can easily fall into scams.

Price is on the food and the Earth's precious jewels
The price of basic necessities is always rising, making it hard for some people to survive.

Ain't the golden rules from the golden black jewels
They believe that the real rules of life don't come from glamorous things.

Steppin' out the furnace, only run with fast learners
They are quick to adapt and seek the help of those who can teach them quickly.

Burn cash and we stash burners
They spend money as quickly as they earn it, but they also stash weapons in case they need to defend themselves.

We be the underground childs, mainstream now
They have gone from being relatively unknown to now being recognized by the mainstream public.

Sort of like Apocalypse, bloaw, blaow
The group is a powerful force that can decimate their enemies.

Take what you own, must return to your home
They urge people to remember their own culture and identity.

Claim back your throne, we're on a higher zone
They are confident in their abilities and think that they have already won.

Black Lazurus, plus we're not havin' it
They are a metaphorical representation of rebirth and rejuvenation, never giving in.

Pass the diamonds on the wrist, we're on some take the earth shit
The group is ready to take on the world and control their own destinies.

Demolish every tool, that y'all niggas work with
They are able to dismantle and destroy anything that gets in their way.

The barcode, bio chips be short circuited
The group is a force to be reckoned with that can disable any technology.

Here in this jungle, jungle, jungle ?
The term 'jungle' is brought up again to remind the audience of their harsh environment.

I'm livin' through, your crew on the subject
They are living proof that one can make it through tough circumstances.

The loot, I'm new improved
They are able to make a living and support themselves through their music.

Plus my time piece is bullet proof
They feel that they are untouchable and unstoppable.

I need a bulldozer or crane, that stains like in vain
The group needs powerful tools to overcome the challenges they face.

You be the blood and I be the drainin' on
They are confident of their abilities to take anything they want, like vampires.

Forgot to burn your proper on, with the tool stone
If someone disrespects them, they would be dealt with severely.

Written, founded dead on this spot
Anything they do or say will be etched into history and remembered forever.

You emergin', believe I'm the surgeon
They are very skilled and confident in their abilities.

Rhymes leave your brain on all right, double scenes
Their music has a powerful and lasting impact on the listener.

Back hand, slap you, clap thoughts, like evil raps
They are able to strike back at their enemies and dominate them with their music.

Play that, what it slap right back
They are able to respond and react quickly to any challenge.

You was seen, soak the zeen
They see everything and have a keen understanding of how things work in their environment.

Self esteem, so common, even suckers die
They have a healthy sense of self-esteem and are confident that they will not be defeated.

Major League, total assassinator, rhyme complicator
They see themselves as dominant figures who are tough to beat in the music world.

The devil and the sword bring death, feed Jamaica
They use their music to spread violence and fear.

Rain or hurricane, step on my house
No matter what comes their way, they are strong enough to withstand it.

Into the house on severe pain, strong like a pyramid
Nothing, not even severe pain, can break them down.

Nothin' but various parts of the house that Jack built
Their environment is made of various social and economic factors that have been thrown together haphazardly, like the nursery rhyme.

The little house on the praire, I huff and I puff
The group is powerful enough to bring down anything in their way.

And I blow your brain to a seisure
Their music is powerful enough to leave a lasting impact on listeners.

Before you step to me, you should of called off
Before anyone tries to challenge them, they should think twice.

Ceaser's father, mercy words, I'm no joke
They have a strong authoritative presence.

I cancer smoke, I reply, 'your brain and told'
The group is not afraid to speak out against the harmful things in society.

I live for my tech 9, uzi, grenade, all cause of one rhyme
Their music is so powerful, it has enabled them to possess powerful weapons.

Better believe, sleeves, I buck you chicken
They are confident enough to take anything they want.

Make you love us, my mic around your neck to bug it
They are able to control the music industry and the listener base.