– English Lyrics

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

ladies and Jim primates of all ages the

wild proudly presents Alex

[Applause]

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yeah

if he is a king then where's his crown

I'm good to groan got the very night on

and it's here of my head look at it I

got it

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[Applause]

Wow never heard that one before

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excuse me you're biting my butt no no

yes you are

no I didn't Oh why'd you bite me man

it's because you are his dinner what

excuse me that's dumb

come come Maurice what is a simple bite

on the buttocks among friends here give

me any but the party is over Julien your

brilliant plan has failed

what are you talking about your friend

here is what we call a deluxe model

running an eating machine and he eats

steak which is you okey-dokey Maurice I

admit the plan thing is we're all doomed

the closes would come back and govern us

with their mouths because we are all

steak mr. Alex cannot stay here

he belongs with his own kind on the

cooler side of the island by the power

vested in me by the law of the jungle

blah blah blah blah blah because what

come on do I look like the steak to you

yeah see I told you I don't look like a

wake wait what would you say oh yeah

run for your life

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a bull's-eye

excellent shot Maurice thank you

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
primate /ˈpraɪmeɪt/ B2	noun - a mammal of the order Primates, including monkeys, apes, and humans.
proudly /ˈpraʊdli/ B1	adverb - in a way that shows pride.
crown /kraʊn/ A2	noun - a decorative headpiece worn as a symbol of royalty.
groan /ɡroʊn/ A2	verb - to make a sound of pain or displeasure.
butt /bʌt/ A2	noun - the rear part of the body.
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - to use the teeth to cut or wound.
dinner /ˈdɪnər/ A2	noun - the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening.
brilliant /ˈbrɪliənt/ B1	adjective - exceptionally clever or talented.
failed /feɪld/ A2	verb - to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal.
model /ˈmɒdəl/ B1	noun - a representation of something.
machine /məˈʃiːn/ B1	noun - a device with moving parts that performs a task.
steak /steɪk/ A2	noun - a thick slice of meat.
admit /ədˈmɪt/ B1	verb - to confess to be true.
doomed /duːmd/ B2	adjective - certain to fail or be destroyed.
govern /ˈɡʌvərn/ B2	verb - to rule a country or people.
steak /steɪk/ A2	noun - a thick slice of meat.
cooler /ˈkuːlər/ A2	adjective - more temperate or calm.
vested /ˈvɛstɪd/ C1	adjective - having legal or official authority.

Key Grammar Structures

• if he is a king then where's his crown

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ This sentence uses the first conditional to express a possible future consequence. The structure is 'If + present simple, then + will + base verb'. Here, the consequence of him being a king is the expectation of a crown. The use of 'is' and 'where's' demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement and contraction.

• come come Maurice what is a simple bite on the buttocks among friends

  ➔ Imperative mood & Rhetorical Question

  ➔ The repeated 'come come' is an example of the **imperative mood**, used to give a command or instruction. The phrase 'what is a simple bite...' is a **rhetorical question** – it doesn't seek an answer, but rather emphasizes the absurdity of considering a bite harmful among friends. The use of 'buttocks' is a more formal and slightly humorous word choice.

• come on do I look like the steak to you

  ➔ Tag Question & Colloquial Language

  ➔ This sentence uses a **tag question** ('to you?') to seek confirmation and express disbelief. It's a very informal and colloquial way of speaking. The phrase 'do I look like...' is a common idiom used to challenge someone's perception. The use of 'steak' is metaphorical, representing being seen as food.