Concrete Jungle
Survival Struggle in the Concrete Jungle
Lyrics
Concrete jungle
Refers to a harsh urban environment characterized by tough conditions and challenges.
Them boys in the street don't play
Suggests that individuals in the streets are engaged in serious activities, not playful ones.
Concrete jungle
Reiterates the harsh nature of the urban setting.
You just might be their prey
Warns that one could become a target or victim in this challenging environment.
Now what you need is a hot disease (hot disease)
Implies that facing difficulties is like contracting a severe and intense affliction.
Spin that needle you can take it from me
Suggests a risky behavior, possibly related to drug use.
Like a bottle of scotch heat ya' cold body hot
Describes a sensation of intense heat, possibly related to the effects of substance abuse.
Got a shotgun pump action aiming at ya' knot
Portrays a dangerous situation with a shotgun aimed at someone.
Don't know what you learn in school but this is what I was taught
Reflects on the speaker's upbringing, emphasizing the harsh realities of life.
Concrete jungle baby never gave it a thought
Suggests a lack of consideration or concern for the difficulties in the urban environment.
I react, and as a matter of fact
Expresses a reactive attitude towards challenges.
Found a spoon in the park with a steel burned black
Describes a disturbing find, possibly related to drug use.
Half the cops drive by and don't even turn an eye
Comments on the indifference of some law enforcement.
Is he even alive? body covered in flies
Depicts a grim scene with uncertainty about someone's survival.
Lot of people in C.R.A.S.H but they don't know how to drive
Critiques law enforcement's competence in handling urban challenges.
Baby shakin' her as with the bug in her thighs
Describes a woman engaging in suggestive behavior amid challenging circumstances.
The streets don't play
Reiterates the serious nature of the streets.
Better find another way
Advises finding alternative routes or solutions to navigate difficulties.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Repeats the challenging nature of the urban environment.
Better watch your back everybody packs a strap
Warns of potential danger, emphasizing the prevalence of weapons.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Highlights the significance of one's current situation over their origin.
It's not about where you're from its about where you're at
Stresses the importance of one's present circumstances in the urban setting.
Welcome to the jungle, we don't play no games
Welcomes the listener to a challenging environment with no room for games.
Get gaffled in a jack move, beat with bats and chains
Describes violent situations involving theft and physical assault.
Welcome to the jungle, where everybody bangs
Highlights the prevalence of conflicts and confrontations in the urban jungle.
Hangin' in the alleys, packin straps and shanks
Depicts a dangerous scenario with people carrying weapons in alleys.
Jungle thugs (oh wee oh wee oh)
Introduces the concept of "jungle thugs" as a formidable force.
Oh they gonna show ya'
Suggests that the jungle thugs will demonstrate their power or influence.
Jungle thugs (oh wee oh wee oh)
Reiterates the anticipation of jungle thugs showcasing their strength.
Oh they gonna show ya'
Repeats the expectation of jungle thugs displaying their prowess.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Reiterates the challenging nature of the concrete jungle.
Them boys in the street don't play
Restates that individuals in the streets are engaged in serious activities, not playful ones.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Emphasizes the harsh reality of the urban environment and the potential threat.
You just might be their prey
Repeats the warning that one could become a target or victim in this challenging environment.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Reiterates the challenging nature of the concrete jungle.
Better watch your back everybody packs a strap
Warns of potential danger, emphasizing the prevalence of weapons.
Concrete jungle (that concrete jungle)
Repeats the importance of one's present circumstances in the urban setting.
It's not about where you're from its about where you're at
Stresses that one's origin is less significant than their current situation in the urban environment.
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