Jungle Love

The Time

About Jungle Love

"Jungle Love" is a song from the Time's third album, Ice Cream Castle.


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I, I've been watching you
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Said I, I'm dangerous
Girl, I'd love to show ya (show ya)

My jungle love, yeah (oh we oh we oh)
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Jungle love (oh we oh we oh)
Girl, I'd love to show ya (show ya)

You, you've got a pretty car
I think I want to drive it (drive it)
I ain't playin' said I, drive a little dangerous
Take you to my crib, rip you off (huh)

Jungle love

Look out!

Oh (oh we oh we oh)
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Oh, Jungle love, yeah (oh we oh we oh)
Girl, I'd love to show ya (show ya)

Come on baby, where's your guts?
You wanna make love or what?

(Oh we oh we oh)

I, want to take you to my cage
Lock you up and hide the key (oh we oh we oh)
You, only get water, babe
Cause if you're hungry, take a bite of me (oh we oh we oh)

Oh, jungle love, yes (oh we oh we oh)
Mmmm Think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Hey, jungle love, mmmmm (oh we oh we oh) mmmmm
Girl, I'd love to show ya (show ya)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, jungle love, uh (oh we oh we oh)
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Jungle Love (oh we oh we oh)

Girl I, I think I
Think I wanna file my nails

Hey Jesse! N-N-Now Jerome!
Yes! (oh we oh we oh)
Check it out!

(Oh we oh we oh)

(Oh we oh we oh)

(Oh we oh we oh)

Brrrrrrrr!

(Oh we oh we oh)

Jungle love, yeah (oh we oh we oh)
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Ohhhh, jungle love, yes (oh we oh we oh)
Mmmm, girl, I'd love to show ya (show ya)

Uh-eh, now jungle love, well (oh we oh we oh)
Mmm, I think I wanna, think I wanna (know ya)

Jellybean, uh!

Whooooo! (oh we oh we oh)

Yeah-eh-ah-ah!

Jesse! Give me one of 'em sexy solosright here

Break it down, uh!

Yeassssss.Huh!

Whoa! Eh! Ha! Nuh!

Get, get out of the way!

Muh-move over!

Yeaaaah!

Oh, jungle love, that's right
Can't nobody funk [?] with me
I got a bearskin rug (oh we oh we oh)
I got a fireplace too (oh we oh we oh)
And I'm all the way wild baby (oh we oh we oh)
All the things I could do to you (oh we oh we oh)

Hoooooo!

Hey-eh-eh-eh-eh!

Jungle love
Jungle love
Jungle love

Yes! Yes!

Ha ha!
Ah, that's it, that's it
Come on!
Huh ha ha huuuah
Shit!
Uh huah!

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The Time

The Time (now The Original 7ven) is an American funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in Minneapolis in 1981. They are close Prince associates and arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him. more »

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Written by: Morris Day, Prince Rogers Nelson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Origins
"Jungle Love" is a song from the band The Time, which was a funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Notably, the band was put together by Prince, a figure prominent in the Minneapolis sound scene.
Commercial Success
Debuting in the album "Ice Cream Castle" in 1984, the song "Jungle Love" was a significant hit. It managed to reach number 20 on the U.S. R&B chart.
Influence
Two crucial members of The Time, Morris Day and Jerome Benton, wrote "Jungle Love." The song's style is heavily influenced by funk and rock, reflecting stylistic elements popular in the 80s.
Movies
"Jungle Love" was featured in the movie "Purple Rain," a film that stars Prince and includes several other songs by The Time.
Recognition
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame listed "Jungle Love" as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. This recognition attests to the song's significant impact on the music industry.
Reiterations
The song was also performed at the Grammy Awards in 2008, underpinning its enduring appeal and relevance.
Legacy
To this day, "Jungle Love" continues to be a popular song for The Time at their live performances, maintaining its status as one of the band's signature songs.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including Steve Miller Band, evidencing its enduring appeal and influence.
Music Video
The music video for "Jungle Love" is loved for its 80's vibe and colorful sequences with band members showing off their funky dance moves.
Sample Usage
The "Jungle Love" drum break has been used as a sample in multiple hip-hop and rap songs, further cementing its influence in popular music.

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