Welcome to the Jungle
The Throne Lyrics

Welcome to the jungle, welcome to the jungle well
A repeated invitation to enter a dangerous, unpredictable place full of struggles and hardships.

I asked her where she wanna be when she 25
I inquired about her long-term aspirations and goals.

She turned around and looked at me and said 'alive'
She expressed her desire to simply be alive and well.

Black Axl Rose
A comparison to the artist Axl Rose, known for his wild, rebellious behavior and unique style, but with a black identity twist.

Move halfs and wholes
Dealing with drug quantities of various sizes and shapes.

Come down to the jungle
Join me in the dangerous, cut-throat world of drugs and crime.

Just ask for Hov
Refer to me, Jay-Z, as my nickname Hov, and I'll be there to assist you in any way possible.

Move blocks and squares
Transport drug packages in different forms and sizes.

Move apples and pears
Use code words to disguise drug deals, making them seem like a mundane fruit transaction.

Work pots and pans
Employ kitchen equipment as drug paraphernalia for cooking and mixing substances.

Just to cop me some Airs
Risking and enduring hardships to buy luxury sneakers of the brand Air Jordan.

My uncle died
My close relative passed away.

My Daddy did too
My father also passed away.

Paralyzed by the pain
My emotional distress is so intense that I am unable to take action.

I can barely move
Both physically and emotionally burdened, I struggle to move forward in life.

My nephew gone
My dear nephew has passed away as well.

My heart is torn
I am deeply grieving and emotionally tormented.

Sometimes I look to the sky
I turn to a higher power for answers or solace in times of pain and confusion.

Ask why I was born
Questioning the purpose of my existence and the reasons behind my suffering.

My faith in God
My belief in a divine power or force that guides and supports me through hardships.

Every day is hard
Enduring constant challenges and difficulties in daily life.

Every night is worse
Experiencing even more intense anguish and pain during the night.

That's why I pray so hard
This is why I turn to prayer as a source of comfort and strength.

This is crazy God
Expressing disbelief and frustration towards a higher power.

Just when I thought I had everything
Despite thinking I had control over my life, unexpected events occurred.

I lost it all
Everything I had acquired has been taken away from me.

So que sera
Accepting that things may happen beyond one's control and letting fate decide what will happen next.

Get a case of Syrah
Drinking a specific type of wine to deal with emotional pain or distress.

Let it chase the pain
Allowing the effect of wine to mask or redirect my emotional anguish.

My dreams is big
My aspirations and goals are grand and ambitious.

Reality set in
Coming to the realization that the world is harsh and that not all dreams may come true.

Let off a clip from a automatic weapon
Firing a weapon that can continuously shoot with high capacity and power.

Through shots in the door
Shooting at a door that someone may be hiding behind or trying to break down.

It died in Vegas
A person or a part of me was figuratively killed or destroyed in a gambling-related event or location.

Though it fought so hard
Despite trying its best, things did not turn out well or successful.

I'm a tortured soul
Feeling emotionally tormented and in pain.

I live in disguise
Hiding my true self or intentions from others.

Rest in peace to the leader of the Jackson 5
Honoring Michael Jackson, the frontman of the Jackson 5, who passed away.

I died in my sleep
A metaphorical description of a sense of inner death or loss.

I'm still Big Pimpin
Despite difficulties, I maintain my confidence and power.

I ball at the mall
I exercise my wealth and spend my money extravagantly at the shopping center.

Beginning of the ending
The start of a significant and pivotal point in my life that leads to an end or conclusion.

Where the f*** is the sun?
Where is the hope, light or positivity in my life?

It's been a while
It's been a long time since I've experienced happiness or joy.

Momma, look at ya son
Calling out to my mother for emotional support and guidance.

What happened to my smile?
Expressing confusion and despair at the loss of my optimism or happiness.

My tears is tatted
My pain is evident and permanent, marked on my skin or soul.

My rag in my pocket
Referencing a bandana or handkerchief, often used in rap culture to symbolize gang or affiliation, as a sign of danger or rebellion.

I'm just looking for love
I am seeking emotional fulfillment and companionship.

I know somebody got it
I believe in the possibility of finding love and that someone out there may have what I'm seeking.

Champagne for the pain
Celebrating or numbing pain and suffering with champagne, a luxurious drink often associated with success and posh events.

Weed for the low
Buying marijuana for a cheap price.

God damn I'm so high
Swearing at being under the influence of marijuana and feeling euphoric as a result.

Where the f*** did I go?
Wondering the direction or purpose of my life and current state.

I'm losing myself
I am struggling to maintain my identity and sense of self amidst all the turmoil and changes.

I'm stuck in the moment
I am immobilized and unable to move on from a certain point in life.

I look in the mirror
Examining my reflection, both physically and emotionally to try and understand my current state.

My only opponent
Despite external threats or seeming enemies, I am my own worst enemy.

Where the f*** is the press?
Why is no one writing or talking about me, or paying attention to what I have to say or feel?

Where the f*** is the Pres?
Where is the president? A sarcastic remark discrediting or criticizing the government or authority figures for not addressing my concerns or problems.

Either they know or don't care
Imputing motive to those who have ignored me, and belief that they know my state of affairs, but don't care enough to act.

I'm f***ing depressed
Expressing deep and painful emotions of extreme sadness, despair, and isolation.

No crying in public
Acknowledging the need to save face, maintain control and composure, and not to appear weak or vulnerable.

Just lying to judges
Deciding to say what judges want to hear rather than the truth.

Risking my life
Engaging in dangerous or potentially deadly activities.

I'm already dying, so fuck it well
If my life is already a mess and my survival is at risk, I might as well continue to engage in risky behavior.