Lyrics
There's a hyena in the jungle Chuckling wanting to rumble
Reference to a threatening presence (hyena) in the jungle, ready for a confrontation.
Well look no further jester
Addressing someone as a jester, possibly mocking them.
One strike permanent siesta
Suggesting that one strike leads to a permanent rest or defeat.
Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Asking about the expression of a fool when facing a lion, metaphorical for a powerful adversary.
When they see a lion
Reiteration of the fool's reaction upon seeing a lion, emphasizing the impact.
Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
-When they see a lion
-Strutting like a peacock in the mid-summer heat
Describing a peacock strutting in the heat while a hungry lion senses an opportunity.
The hungry lion senses that there is something to eat
-Coming in to contact from about a klick away
Describing the lion approaching the hyena, setting the stage for a confrontation.
He's eyeing up the hyena as the hyena plays
-Unaware without a care he's showing off while kicking rocks
Depicting the hyena unaware, showing off, and walking without concern.
Stomping through the thistles in no shoes only his socks
-Through the scrub, around the mulberry and down the mountain side
The hyena's surprise as it sees the lion, emphasizing the unexpected encounter.
The hyenas jaw drops he can't believe his eyes
-It's the lion
Identification of the lion as the Lion of Judah, an original ruler with no mercy for intruders.
The lion of Judah
-The original ruler
Emphasis on the lion's ruling nature and lack of mercy towards intruders.
Show no mercy upon any intruder
-Yeeaahh
Expressing affirmation or agreement with the situation.
There's a hyena in the jungle Chuckling wanting to rumble
Repetition of the hyena in the jungle wanting to provoke a confrontation.
Well look no further jester
-One strike permanent siesta
Reiterating that one strike leads to a permanent rest or defeat.
Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Asking about the fool's reaction to seeing a lion, reinforcing the theme.
When they see a lion
-Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Reiteration of the fool's face upon encountering a lion, underscoring the impact.
When they see a lion
-Running like a fugitive
Depicting the hyena attempting to escape, using tricks but failing.
The hyena tries to bail
-He tries to pull out all his tricks but it comes to no avail
Describing the hyena's struggle against the lion, forced to stand up to the fight.
With his back against the wall he's forced to stand up to the fight
-But One Strike from the king
Emphasizing that one strike from the king (lion) results in defeat.
It's over and goodnight
-Conquered in defeat he stares into the lion's eyes
Portraying the defeated hyena acknowledging the lion and giving praise.
Chuckles to himself and then gives praise to I and I
-He says I, remember you when you were just a little cub
The hyena reminiscing about the lion's upbringing, acknowledging the shift in power.
I used to push you round
-I used to treat you rough
-Now you're the lion
Declaring the transformed lion as the Lion of Judah, with no mercy for intruders.
The lion of Judah
-The original ruler
-Show no mercy upon any intruder
-Yeeeaaahhh
Expressing affirmation or agreement with the lion's dominance.
There's a hyena in the jungle Chuckling wanting to rumble
Reiteration of the hyena in the jungle seeking confrontation and the consequences of one strike.
Well look no further jester
-One strike permanent siesta
Reiterating the permanence of defeat with one strike.
Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Asking about the fool's expression when facing a lion, repeating the theme.
When they see a lion
-Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Reiteration of the fool's face upon seeing a lion, emphasizing the impact.
When they see a lion
-We fear nothing or no one
Expressing fearlessness towards anything or anyone.
Me no fear nothing or no one hold your head high
Encouraging confidence and a life filled with light until the end.
Nothing or no one
-Live your life full of light till the day of your demise
-Nothing or no one
Reiteration of fearlessness and holding one's head high against anything or anyone.
Me no fear nothing or no one hold your head high
-Nothing or no one
-There's a hyena in the jungle
Repetition of the hyena in the jungle, advising not to look for trouble.
There's a hyena in the jungle Chuckling wanting to rumble
-Well look no further jester
-Look no further look, look no further
-One strike permanent siesta
Reiterating the consequences of one strike, leading to a permanent rest.
Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
Repetition of the fool's face upon encountering a lion, emphasizing despair and fear.
When they see a lion
-Its utter despair
-Tell me have you ever seen a fools face
-When they see a lion
Describing the cowering and fear of fools when facing a lion.
They cower in fear yeah
-Lion, lion, lion, ooohhh ooooohh
Repeated mention of the lion, possibly as a symbol of power and dominance.
Lion, lion, lion, ooohhh ooooohh
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