Jungle – English Lyrics

• By: Alok, The Chainsmokers, Mae Stephens

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the depths of emotions with "Jungle" by Alok, The Chainsmokers, and Mae Stephens, a song that captures the essence of vulnerability and hope in relationships. With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, this track offers a unique opportunity to delve into the language of emotions while enjoying a blend of electronic dance music and pop.

[English]

I'm out, feeling lonely again

Am I too scared, scared of letting you in?

Keep on hoping that you'll stay 'til the end

Even when I hide

Maybe something's holding me back

Or maybe I just like it like that

Keep on hoping one day you'll understand

When I'm not making sense

I got a jungle in my heart

When it gets wild, when it gets dark

Yeah, only you know where to go

But if you're lost, then let me know

I got a jungle in my heart

I wish I knew you from the start

It never feels like you're that far

From the jungle in my heart

...

In my heart

I don't ever stop believin' in us

Try my best to hold on to what we got

When it's slipping, oh, I hope it's enough (ooh)

Maybe something's holding me back

Or maybe I just like it like that

Keep on hoping one day you'll understand

When I'm not making sense

I got a jungle in my heart

I wish I knew you from the start

It never feels like you're that far

From the jungle in my heart

...

(I got a jungle in my heart)

(I got a jungle in my ha-ha-heart)

(I got a jungle in my, my, my heart)

(I got a jungle in my ha-ha-heart)

(I got a jungle) in my heart

I got a jungle in my heart

When it gets wild, when it gets dark

Yeah, only you know where to go

But if you're lost, then let me know

I got a jungle in my heart

I wish I knew you from the start

It never feels like you're that far

From the jungle in my heart

...

Key Grammar Structures

• Keep on hoping that you'll stay 'til the end

  ➔ Phrasal verb + gerund

  ➔ "Keep on" followed by gerund "hoping" shows persistent action. 'Til = informal contraction for 'until'

• I got a jungle in my heart

  ➔ Informal 'have' possession

  ➔ "got" = informal equivalent for "have". Common in conversational English to show possession

• When it gets wild, when it gets dark

  ➔ Time clauses with 'when'

  ➔ Adjective after "gets" creates describing states over time. Parallel structure emphasizes contrast

• I wish I knew you from the start

  ➔ Unreal past wish

  ➔ Past tense "knew" expresses unreal/regretful wish about present/future. Formula: wish + subject + past simple

• Maybe something's holding me back

  ➔ Phrasal verb passive

  ➔ "Holding back" = restraining. Phrasal verbs often change meaning from component words. Passive implied through context

• But if you're lost, then let me know

  ➔ Conditional + imperative

  ➔ Real condition "if you're lost" (present) + direct imperative "let me know" shows contingency relationship

• It never feels like you're that far

  ➔ Degree adverbs + intensifier

  ➔ Adverb "never" modifies entire clause. "That" intensifies degree of distance. "Feels like" = metaphor (not physical sensation)

• Keep on hoping one day you'll understand

  ➔ Future clause + time marker

  ➔ "You'll" = contraction of "you will" for future. "One day" indicates unspecified future time