Welcome to the Jungle

Guns N' Roses

About Welcome to the Jungle

"Welcome to the Jungle" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on their debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987). It was released as the album's second single initially in the UK in September 1987 then again in October 1988 this time including the US, where it reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. On the 1987 release, the Maxi Single format was backed with a live version of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie", the band's debut single "It's So Easy" and Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". In 2009, "Welcome to the Jungle" was named the greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1.  


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1999
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Welcome to the jungle we've got fun and games
We got everything you want honey, we know the names
We are the people that can find whatever you may need
If you got the money honey we got your disease

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Watch it bring you to your knnn knne knees, knees
I want to watch you bleed

Welcome to the jungle we take it day by day
If you want it you're gonna bleed but it's the price to pay
And you're a very sexy girl that's very hard to please
You can taste the bright lights but you won't get there for free
In the jungle welcome to the jungle
Feel my, my, my serpentine
Ooh, I want to hear you scream

Welcome to the jungle it gets worse here every day
Ya learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play
If you hunger for what you see you'll take it eventually
You can have everything you want but you better not take it from me

In the jungle, welcome to the jungle
Watch it bring you to your knnn knne knees, knees
I want to watch you bleed

And when you're high you never ever want to come down
So down, so down, so down, yeah

You know where you are?
You're down in the jungle baby, you're gonna dieee
In the jungle welcome to the jungle
Watch it bring you to your knees, knees
In the jungle welcome to the jungle
Feel my, my, my serpentine
In the jungle welcome to the jungle
Watch it bring you to your knees, knees
In the jungle welcome to the jungle
Watch it bring you to you
Its gonna bring you down, ha!!

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Welcome to the Jungle" was first released on Guns N' Roses's debut album, "Appetite for Destruction," in 1987.
Inspiration
According to lead vocalist Axl Rose, the song was inspired by his first visit to New York City and the culture shock he experienced.
Reception
The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the band's most successful hits.
Music Video
The music video for the song was the band's first and MTV initially refused to air it. However, after its eventual broadcast, it significantly boosted the group's popularity.
Lyrics
Despite its hard-rock exterior, the lyrics discuss the dark side of the City of Los Angeles and the harsh realities of the American Dream.
Soundtrack Presence
The song has featured in numerous films and TV shows, including 'The Wrestler,' 'Lean on Me,' and the 'Grand Theft Auto' video game series.
Legacy
VH1 named "Welcome to the Jungle" the number one hard rock song of all time, and it has also been included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of '500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.'
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song, including artists as diverse as Etta James, Bob Dylan, and Taylor Swift.
Guitar Solo
Guitar World magazine placed Slash's guitar solo in this song at number 37 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos."
Live Performances
"Welcome to the Jungle" is a staple of Guns N' Roses live performances and was the second song they performed at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used as a theme for several sports teams and athletes, such as the English football team West Bromwich Albion and professional wrestler 'Jungle Boy' Jack Perry.
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Use in Marketing" - The song has been used in various marketing campaigns and advertisements, including for Dirt Devil vacuum cleaners and Call of Duty

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