Welcome to the Jungle
Tracii Guns & Gilby Clarke Lyrics
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We got everything you want, honey, you know the names
We are the people who can find whatever you may need
If you got the money, honey, we got your disease
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Take it to your knees, yes
If you want it you're gonna bleed, but it's the price you pay
You're a very sexy girl and very hard to please
But you can taste the bright lights but you won't get them for free
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Feel my, my, my serpentine, I wanna hear you scream
Welcome to the jungle, it gets worse here everyday
Learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play
You got a hunger for what you see, you'll take it eventually
You can have anything you want but you better not get it from me
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Get it down your knees, knees
And when you're high you never ever wanna come down
So down, so down, so down, look out
You know where you are, baby, you're in the jungle
And you're gonna die
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Bring it you to your knees, to your knees
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
It's gonna make you breathe, breathe, breathe
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Gonna make you, gonna make you plead
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
"Welcome to the Jungle" is a song by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on their debut album Appetite for Destruction (1987). The lyrics describe the wild, dangerous lifestyle of living in the city and seeking thrills in what is metaphorically referred to as the "jungle". The opening lines act as a warning to those entering this world, stating that it isn't all fun and games, and that it comes at a cost. The chorus repeats the title phrase with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the chaotic and unpredictable nature of this environment.
The second verse switches focus to a specific person, a "sexy girl" who is hard to please but desires the bright lights of the city. The third verse goes back to the general theme, describing the jungle as a place where one must learn to live like an animal and where anything can be obtained as long as one has the drive to get it. The bridge emphasizes the addictive nature of this lifestyle, with the singer warning that once someone becomes entranced by it they will never want to come back down to reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the jungle, we got fun an' games
We are introducing you to our wild, unpredictable world where we have plenty of excitement and entertainment waiting for you.
We got everything you want, honey, you know the names
We have all the desirable things you desire, and you are already familiar with what we have to offer.
We are the people who can find whatever you may need
We can provide anything you want or need, and we know where to look for it.
If you got the money, honey, we got your disease
If you have the cash to pay for it, we can fulfill any of your addictions or desires.
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
We are reiterating that you are entering a wild, untamed world, full of surprises and dangers.
Take it to your knees, yes
You will be overwhelmed and humbled by this experience.
Welcome to the jungle, we take it day by day
Our lifestyle is unpredictable and we take each day as it comes.
If you want it you're gonna bleed, but it's the price you pay
If you desire something, you will have to endure hardships, but it is part of the cost of living our lifestyle.
You're a very sexy girl and very hard to please
You are an attractive woman who is difficult to satisfy, but we will do our best to please you.
But you can taste the bright lights but you won't get them for free
You can experience the excitement and glamour of our lifestyle, but it will come at a cost.
Feel my, my, my serpentine, I wanna hear you scream
We want you to feel the intense and hypnotic rhythm of our music and respond with excitement and passion.
It gets worse here everyday
Our world is becoming more chaotic and dangerous with each passing day.
Learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play
To survive in our world, you will have to embrace your primal instincts and behave like a wild animal.
You got a hunger for what you see, you'll take it eventually
You have a strong desire for what you envision in our world, and you will do whatever it takes to obtain it.
You can have anything you want but you better not get it from me
We can provide anything you desire, but we will not be the source of your problems or hardships.
Get it down your knees, knees
You will be forced to submit to our power and authority.
And when you're high you never ever wanna come down
When you experience the thrill and ecstasy of our lifestyle, you will never want to return to your ordinary life.
So down, so down, so down, look out
The intensity and danger of our lifestyle will bring you down to your lowest point, so be cautious.
You know where you are, baby, you're in the jungle
We are reminding you that you are in our world, and you must live by our rules.
And you're gonna die
Living in our world means that death is a real possibility, and you must accept this fact.
Bring it you to your knees, to your knees
We will exert our power over you, bringing you down to your most vulnerable state.
It's gonna make you breathe, breathe, breathe
Our wild, untamed lifestyle will force you to live life to the fullest, taking deep breaths of excitement and intensity.
Gonna make you, gonna make you plead
We will challenge you and push you to your limits, making you beg for more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
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