Story Behind The Song

Story of the aftermath of leaving the Garden of Eden.

Song Description

A cautionary tale of coming to the Big City (Jungle) and what you can find. the ending sums it up "Welcome to the Jungle, but don't you come in!"

Lyrics

Welcome to the Jungle

Born in the Garden of Eden was it a lie.
Tempted by the Devil and a Woman, say goodbye.
Banished to the city, what a place to live!
Everybody's taking and nothing to give.
I said "Welcome to the jungle, step right on in!"

There's hookers on the corners, and pushers selling lines.
Anything you want, I'm sure we can find !
There is a gang war a blazing down the street.
You had better run for cover, let me repeat
"Welcome to the jungle, step right on in."

Do you want money? You know I do I do!
Would you like sex? Oh wouldn't you?
A couple of lines, we can take no checks, I said no no
The only obligation are the wages of sin
You're really checking out, while you're checking in
I said "Welcome to the jungle, step right on in!"

A hot summer's night, all over this town.
Cars everywhere, crawling around.
This can't be heaven, but is it hell?
You've just arrived, and time will tell.
So "welcome to the jungle, step right on in"

There is only one rule here, to stay alive
The law of the jungle, only the strong survive!
So if we can't help you fall from grace,
Change your mind, or save you a place!
Then "welcome to the jungle, but don't you come in!"
"Welcome to the jungle, but don't you come in!"
I said "Welcome to the Jungle!"