1.Acknowledge Your Own History
2.Beeds On A String
3.Belly Dancin' Dina
4.Beyond This World
'breakdown...'
Round and round, upside down
Living my live underneath the ground
Never heard of and hardly seen
A whole lot of talk about the red, black and green
So dirty you didn't wanna deal with it
So funky you didn't wanna got with it
But that's alright, no problem, cool
Sent to the earth to educate the fool
Waiting around for my shell to crack
After that you can't hold me back
Looking out for the danger signs
Jungle bros bringing forth a change in times
Left, right, some ask from which angle
Straight up the middle, reality's the riddle
Sending a message to the old and young
Confused about where i come from
What planet？ what channel？ what station？
Afrika from the zulu nation...
Confused, no landing, no understanding
But i knew not to give what life was demanding
Found a new tab, thought i'd take a grab
Tired of brothers who feign to backstab
Beating a bigger drum, better days will come
And if they don't come, i'll get up and make some
First you crawl before you walk
First you think before you talk
I found in life that you wear a hard hat
Protect your mind and bad things will stay back
Vultures flocking around on corners
Snakes slide through our law and order
Years slip away and i get older
Leaves hit the ground and it gets colder
My heart pumps faster so i get bolder
That's when i ask my brother to...take over!
My mellow, uncle sam!
(ladies and gentlemen, live from the planet rock we have the
J.beeeeees...)
You see some listen but still don't hear
Some seem far but are real near
I climb a mountain to reach a kingdom
And if they're willing, sure i'll bring them
Think to the needy and then to the greedy
Rely on the heaven and earth to feed me
Move to the motions of the moon
(take out your shades!) cause the sun comes soon
To plan my day i look at the sky
I see rain and i still ask why...
Broke the airwaves, trying to make waves
Finally came through but came in mono
Frequencies i kept on fighting
Satelliting what i was writing
Three years, finally got through
Came through in stereo...
So hello everybody and how ya'll doing？
We gonna say a few words and keep on stepping
People watching to see what we would do
Live on air you heard us say to you：
The city's a jungle and we are the brothers
This so-called king of the jungle will run for cover
All of your minds have been set into a trance
So instead of fighting out our problems...
We order ya'll to dance!
5.Black Woman
6.Doin' Our Own Dang
Me, plug three, the one they call baby huey
The one that gets all the money (all the money)
Yeah, that's right
A fat funky fruit with a whole lot of tang
A little something called 'doing our own thang'
Breaking the beat others wished they broke
Bassline so dope that you just might choke
Don't bite off something that you can't chew
And don't trail behind when i'm coming through
Fronting the feel that you really can't feel
Cause you're trying to feel what's on my reel to reel
A tree is growing
Can't you see what i see？ a white blue fruit to boot
We count to ten before we pass the crews, now that's family
Equipped with the brothers and the sisters and the sisters and
the brothers
And all others, with the funky flairs, the bugged-out hairs
It's the life of riley, i'm really ready
Gazing at the dollar fill of rap
The cool june bugs, the wicks, the wacks
Praise the rhythms for what it beez
And praise the lord for the jb's
We're doing our own thang (repeat 4x)
Isn't it cool when you cut your hair
And the blood is red instead of sellout green
This is not the music for an r＆b mind
This is flower intertwined with a vine
(in other words this is rose)
You see what i mean？ or see what grandpa bam saw
Funk we transmit is unstable
One condition if i am able to say
(yes you may) well hey, let's get on with it
Vocal confetti is thrown, sometimes spitted
Out the vents of hecklers and fans
Either which way they all hop on the van
The band, the band, here comes the band
The tribe of fingers all on one hand
Me, myself, and i are dark
Monie love the mouthpiece, it's now yours to spark
Sister monie, the only one here who missed a plane back to
london
Residing with my brothers and i learned a lot from them
About the group, how to be smooth and play funky
And sometimes rated it's kind of funky, but it's cool
For we are beyond the stereotypes
Coordination crazy, but still it sounds hype
Rocking on and off beat, and i do believe i'm right (you're
right)
Am i wrong？ (yeah, son)
Don't be mad, be glad i missed the plane, i'm staying
With the brothers jungle, soul, and the tribe i'm saying
Funky funky rhymes that always stay in swing
I believe we doing our own thing
We're doing our own thang (repeat 4x)
Well my family sets all the trends
From soul to soul, large to loose ends
？and i all my groups like kill？
(cause that's where the money's at)
Yeah, the industry's filled with copycats
R＆b mixed with sloppy raps
Tribes like us always open doors
But what for, so you can get yours？
You ain't in to it, all you want is profit
So i ask you please to stop it
Leave me alone, get off my bone
Cause i'm doing my own...
A new seed, a new breed
A new man you to feed the greed
A new pair of boots for a new piece of butt
Sweet daddy are you there？ (sammy b is on the cut!)
Spinning back for a rap that's laid back
Read to kic back, those get no slack
I may rock a rhyme or i may start to sing
But still, i'm doing my own thing
In comes the mood of jungle and daisies
Play the same and let the vibes grace me
All hold hands and let's walk about
And form a cirlce and talk about
Don't follow the path that we're stepping
Truth to the soul is what i'm cramming
Reasons for this is that the family's strong
And like bob marley said 'we're jammin'
Seeing is beliving, so see and believe
And let the groove of the new proceed
A whole bunch of love, peace signs, and fun
So let's do what's got to be done, you know？
7.Done By The Forces Of Nature
8.Feelin' Alright
Zigga-one, zigga-two, zigga-three, zigga-and..
Mindin my business, hangin on the scene
Kangaroos rolled by -- but i was clean
？？ got my tiger skin suit
Hair braided up and my jungle brother boots
Hopped on the vine and swung through the city
Today's your day, said the neighborhood gypsy
Kept on jumpin to the other side of town
The place where i want to go to get down
Jam-packed and one green light
Not a crumb or crack and i'm feelin alright
？？ vibe and all systems go (uh-huh)
Packin my gear, headin for the next show (yeah)
Coolin on the stoop, waitin for my ride
My man keith steps to my side
Chris pulls up, uncle sam next to him (uh-huh)
I step to the curb he says, 'c'mon, get in!'
Grandma waved as chris hits the gas (yeah)
My hat flew off and keith just laughed
Afrika's with sam, holdin on to his seat
As sam does ninety to a new bush beat
Arrive to the show with no time to spare
Check in the mirror run my hand through my hair
Offered drinks and drugs, to get me high
I put my hands in my pocket and passed them by
Well uhh, ahh-ooooh - i stretched out and yawned
Brushed my teeth then i carried on
Got myself dressed and off to work
I got there early, the boss was happy
'hey, good mornin afrika
Let me show ya the surprise that i have for ya'
Pulled out a check and read out raise
And i be cold vacationed for 60 days
60 days, layin in the shade
And on top of that i'm stone cold paid
Packed the trunk of clothes and funk
Jumped on the plane, now what's my name？
Honey child, you can't tell me nothin
Out in the motherland for two whole months
And whoo! feelin alright
Uh-huh, feelin alright..
{＊afrika scats＊}
Home from the show and i'm layin back
Pulled an old school tape from out my rack
Tall glass of aj and a real soft seat
As pow-wow rocks a rhyme to billy squire, big beat
Cool c recalls of the crowd sayin yeah
As many hands were thrown up in the air
I've got a fine memory of a very fine night
Can't sleep a wink cause i'm feelin alright!
{＊afrika scats＊}
Feelin alright, feelin alright, yeah yeah
Feelin alright, feelin alright.. ＊scat＊
Feelin alright, feelin alright ＊scat＊
Feelin alright, feelin alright ＊scats to near end＊
Feelin alright, feelin alright, yeah yeah
Feelin alright, feelin alright, yeah yeah {＊fades out＊}
9.Good Newz Comin'
10.In Dayz '2' Come
11.J. Beez Comin' Through
12.Kool Accordin '2' A Jungle Brother
13.Sunshine
Ahhhhh...
Wjbs, on your radio dial
With the morning of the fox, that rocks the box
Expect sunshine today!
For yesterday's rain has faded far away
Now we seek a brand new day, a brand new way
Learn my brothers and sisters, learn
Nighttime fades away, on to the next day
The weatherman predicts a clear sunny saturday
Relax laid back and feelin the cool breeze
Positive vibes in sauce and the melodies
Gather my leaves and all my minerals
Fix myself a bowl of vegetables
Ice cold water and chopped up fruits
Gonna be a long day so i throw on my boots
Stretch out my hut and beyond the sun rises
Clouds gather round and suddenly hides it
Doubled back cause it started pourin
Children scared of the thunder roarin
Given the light but now there's darkness
Started with intelligence, now there's ignorance
Negative vibes now i don't feel right
I want my sunshine, i want my sunlight
Same old story, over and over
Somebody tryin to take knowledge over
So i fight back with a native dance
Sing my song and chant my chants
Rain, rain, go away
Please come back another day
The sun will shine and now the sky is gray
Please rain, go way
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah..}
The pavement sweats as a hot day sets in
I need to cool off so i find me a hydrant
Pull out my wrench and turn on a happy face
See some buckets i think there'll be a chase
Water splashin, children laughin
Hopin the feelin, will keep on lastin
A shot rings out and a young girl hits the ground
Someone wasn't in the mood for playin around
The mother cries as she sees her young one
^--＞ {lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
Victim of a fool while playin in the hot sun
Kangaroos came and cleared out the area
^--＞ {lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
Covered her up so the sun won't beat her {lah..}
The sun still shines but the day now feels gray
Oh mr. rain would you please please go away？
The sun still shines but the day now feels gray
Oh mr. rain would you please please go away？
Ah-uhh, ahh uhh, uh ah-ah-ahh-uh (sunshine)
Ahh-uh-uhh, uh-uh, uh-ahh-uh (sunshine)
Ahh-uh-uhh, uh-uh, ahh-uh-uh (sunshine)
Ahh-uh-uh, uh-ahhhhhh.. (sunshine)
Rain, rain, go away
Please come back another day
The sun will shine and now the sky is gray
Please rain, go way
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah lahhhhhhh-lah.. lah-lahhhh..}
{lah..}
Wjbs and in the studio right now the jungle brothers
How you doin my friends？ {＊various chatter＊}
Before we go on, say a few words to the people
Yeah i'd like to say i'd like to say somethin serious
Real serious
The sun shinin, the guidin light
The fire that we all attempt to fight
The only thing is you can't put it out
You blow and blow but that makes it grow
Bright around and it was made for me
A gift from god that he gave to me
You eat it and chew it, and then you swallow it
And wisdom is what you get from it
Try to stop me from gettin mine
And you can kiss me where the sun don't shine
Yeah, there's room out there for those who want some
Cause 'everybody's got a little light, under the sun,
Under the sun, under the sun, under the sun..'
Knowledge stands upright, fear has no height
Work towards the star that gives off the brightest light
Jbeez movin in a bright direction
Free of injury or evil infection
Stay out the dark and you'll find that you'll be strong
Believe in yourself and nothin will go wrong
There's room out there for those who want some
Because everybody's got a little light, under the sun
Hahahaha haha hahh!
14.Tribe Vibes
15.U Make Me Sweat
Everybody gettin on my back
Some say ya just don't know how to act
Afrika, you act too wild
Get away from me you cramp my style
But lovely lady, can't you see
This is what you do to me？
Got me workin to the bone
Then you ask whyyyyyy i ain't home
Work all day and then at night
I come runnin home to treat you right
Try to spend time with my two children
But this world has got me goin
Round and round i just can't stop
On and on i might just drop
Slippin and fallin but that's okay
I do it all for you anyway
Do my best just to please you
And in return this is what you do
Chorus： repeat 2x
U make me sweat
U make me work
U make my body
Wanna go and do the jerk
Pretty little mama, what's your kick？
I'd like to know, what makes you tick
Off to work, all prettied up
As i watch you i'm all giddied up
I'd like to know where yo' mind is at
But you say you ain't got no time for that
I try to test ya, put on the pressure
Finally got ya, on the spot ha
Now i regret every effort i made
You finally gave in, now you want to invade
I can't tell my left from my right
Sweet girl you got my head feelin light
Everybody asks what's wrong with mike g
Now you tell me, you're havin a baby
Jimmy hat, i blame it on you..
{＊'ih-it's it's it's all because, of you..' -＞ slick rick＊}
'there's not a problem that i can't fix..'
'there's not a problem.. there's not a problem that..'
'there's not a problem that i can't fix..'
'there's not a problem not a problem not a problem..'
Remember last year in the summertime？ (yeah)
The rumor went around that you was on mine
Back then i didn't care cause i was after you (uhh)
Thought of all the plans that i had for you
Thinkin to myself, 'baby bam you're set (set)'
Now you wanna go and play hard to get (what？)
Ahhh man, ain't that a shame
Fall came around and she forgot my name
Diane, diane, i don't understand (oh diane!)
You're out of this world, you know what girl？
Chorus (repeat w／ variation 1／2)
16.What 'u' Waiting For？
Come on!
Jump up, freak a hustle
Do what you want but move every muscle
Ain't no time for playing around
Only one thing to do when you hear this sound
Act yourself with someone else
And make sure yourself ain't by yourself
Dyin' to get on the dance floor
Girl what you waiting for？
Come on over and swing with me
Take your mind out yo' misery
Tomorrow's gonna be another day
Tonight, i'm gonna take it- life
Grab the world and put it on hold
Relax my body and rest my soul
Feel the vibe surrounding me
Feel the bass come down on me
Shake your butt but don't break your back
Tap your feet and let your fingers snap
No matter what size shape or colour
We can jam and enjoy each other
Music's pumpin' i feel something
Must be my blood and h! eartbeat thumpin
Dispense your funds to pass through the door
You know there's room for you on the floor
(you don't know if they'll be any more)
So yo, what you waiting for？
(chanting in background)
'waiting the timeless time'
Yeah, yeah, some playin' a wall
I wasn't with that, not livin' like that
You ain't with it let me hear you say ho
You ain't with it let me hear you say aaaaoooo (aaaooo)
Ready to boogie i had on my dancin' shoes
Ain't in the mood to be singing no blues
So if you want to be a little disco ducka
I came here tonight to
So good morning, good afternoon, good night
Don't let the bedbugs bite
Going way out when i'm aiming to please
You havin' a good time, climb up my trees
C'mon what you waiting for？
C'mon what you waiting for？
'waiting the timeless time'
Side to side, and just let it ride
Give what you got, no need to hide
You're allowed as long as your able
Take away the chairs and move away the tables
I'm doing my thing working around you
Ladies screaming (we wanna house you!)
We won't say much on this no now
Cause i'm not quite sure that you know how
But keep on dancin', (keep on dancing!)
Baby on not clockin' you, i'm just glancin'
And what i see now is a fine figure-8
(don't make me wait)
Yeah waiting for the dj to play my song
O lord, i must have waited all night long!
The joint was packed and it looked like a jungle,
I felt at home, there goes my song
S! o i hit the floor and jumped on the case,
Sweat pouring from my face
Clothes was wet by i didn't care
You know what i'm saying (i know what you're sayin')
So come on girl come on girl come on
Let's let's let's get it on
I'm dyin' to get out on the floor
I waited long enough; i can't wait no more!
Come on girl come on girl come on
Let's let's let's get it on
I'm dyin' to get out on the floor
I waited long enough; i can't wait no more!
Yeah, uh, uh, yeah, uh, yeah, etc.
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