Lyrics to
Jungle

This version of Jungle was released by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) in 1977.

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I was standing in the jungle, I was feeling alright
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
I was wondering in the darkness, in the middle of the night
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
The moon began to shine, I saw a clearing ahead
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
But what’s that going on, I think I’m outta my head
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm.

Chooka chooka hoo la ley
Looka looka koo la ley.

A hundred animals were gathered ’round in the night
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
And they were singing out a lovely song under the pale moonlight
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
I stood and stared for quite a while
Then a lion sang to me and smiled:
“Come join us if you so desire.”

I said now please explain the meaning of this song you sing
Mmmhmmm, Mmmhmmm
“Wondrous is our great blue ship
That sails around the might sun
And joy to everyone that rides along!”

AND THEY DANCED!!!

Pretty soon I knew the tune and
We sat and sang under the moon
And the jungle rang in joyful harmony.

“Wondrous is our great blue ship
That sails around the might sun
And joy to everyone that rides along!”

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The lyrics to Jungle are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) in 1977. Elements of the lyrics to Jungle are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Electric Light Orchestra (Elo) and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Jungle back when it was created.

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