Jungle Fever
Jungle Fever Dreams: A Rhythmic Craving for Congo's Wild Embrace
Lyrics
Ever see the Congo when it's gleamin' in the night?
Expressing admiration for the gleaming beauty of the Congo at night.
Ever see the jungle with the animals in fright?
Reflecting on the jungle and its frightening yet captivating nature with wild animals in fear.
Put me in the Congo and the jungle and I'm right
Feeling at home and in harmony when placed in the Congo and the jungle.
Got that fever, jungle fever
Describing a passionate and intense feeling, likened to having a fever, associated with the jungle.
Oh, you know the reason that I long to go
Longing to go to the jungle, with an implied reason that will be revealed.
Dusky maiden, dark-haired siren
Describing a woman with dark features, possibly referring to a native woman from the Congo.
Congo sweetheart, I'm comin' back to you
Expressing a commitment to return to a loved one in the Congo, referred to as a "Congo sweetheart."
Wild eyed woman, native dream girl
Portraying an exotic and enticing image of a woman from the jungle, capturing the speaker's imagination.
Jungle fever is in my blood for you
Declaring that the speaker has a deep-seated passion, described as "jungle fever," for the person being addressed.
Ever hear a kettle drum a-poundin' out a beat?
Describing the rhythmic and intense sound of a kettle drum, possibly symbolizing the heartbeat of the jungle.
Ever fight the silence and the madness and the heat?
Highlighting the challenges of overcoming silence, madness, and heat in the jungle, suggesting a thrilling experience.
That's the thrill I'm cravin' and the music is so sweet
Expressing a desire for the thrill and sweetness found in the music of the jungle.
Got that fever, jungle fever
Reiterating the speaker's intense and passionate feelings, akin to a fever, associated with the jungle.
Oh, the Congo's callin' and I long to go
Reaffirming the strong desire to go to the Congo, responding to the call of the jungle.
Dusky maiden, dark-haired siren
Repeating the description of a captivating woman, suggesting a strong attraction to the exotic allure of the Congo.
Congo sweetheart, I'm comin' back to you
Restating the commitment to return to a loved one in the Congo, reinforcing the emotional connection.
Wild eyed woman, native dream girl
Reemphasizing the allure and dreamlike qualities of a woman from the jungle, adding to the speaker's fascination.
Jungle fever is in my blood for you
Reiterating the declaration of having "jungle fever," indicating a persistent and overwhelming passion for the addressed person.
Put me in the Congo and the jungle and I'm right
Echoing the sentiment of feeling at home and in the right place when in the Congo and the jungle.
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