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Jungletown
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Upbeat alt rock n roll / Blues / R&B, regarding the urban jungle, featuring a catchy dual lead guitar hook, sax solos and non-traditional chordal progressions.
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Primary Site for Frederick's Rock Fusion Music & Philosophy
Primary site for Frederick's rock fusion incorporating elements of rock, electronic, folk, symphonic, world, blues, jazz, latin, and country influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. F. J. Serafim - Vocals, Electric/Acoustic/Synth Guitars, Synthesizers, Pianos, Bass & Production Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangements, musicianship and vocals... ....you are on the right track with your songwriting. Wishing you success with your music, Mike (Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder, 2018 R&R Hall of Famers) Song order is based upon technical considerations and not any intended sonic or creative merit. Licensing only upon direct contact with artist.
Song Info
Genre
Beats • R&B
Charts
#70 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #5
Author
Frederick Serafim
Rights
Frederick Serafim 2018
Uploaded
February 08, 2025
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.4 MB • 320 kbps • 3:41
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WAV 37.2 MB
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Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
I never embraced the lore of the urban jungle but it exists in different forms within all social stratas, and it demands at least some wariness, in order to avoid hardship or destitution. At the dangerous low end it can be life threatening. In the 3 rd verse I recall hiding a drug addicted bass player from his crack dealer in my apartment for a month. The dealer killed one other guy who owed him money around this time, and so I knew the perils but took the chance anyway. It would have taken Sherlock Holmes to find him at my place. The cops arrested the dealer and my acquaintance straightened himself out, so I guess it was worthwhile, even if not wise. The 2nd verse recalls my first encounter with mass homelessness. I think they were waiting for the soup kitchen to open. It's pretty common now, but not so much back then. I think the complexity of the rules of the urban jungle arise from the hypocritical double standards often applied.
Lyrics
JUNGLETOWN Who might you love in Jungletown? Who can you trust when you're goin' down? Who are the ones that make you frown? Why's there contagion all around? So whats the truth when a lie will do? Are they putting something over on you? Is it time to get a lawyer and sue? In this jungle of a wide open zoo Only one way to keep your cool Just remember those complex rules Of Jungletown I'm on a subway riding down the line It's kinda dingy but I'm feeling fine Then at my stop I get off the train There's homeless people out in the rain Some are sleeping and others deranged I feel so bad I throw em some change Then a guy walks over to me and says "Hey buddy life isn't free" Only one way to keep your cool Just remember those complex rules Of Jungletown, Yeah, Jungletown Now, there's a guy hiding out at my pad He owes money and he's hooked real bad His dealer 's goin stark raving mad When he's dead we'll all be glad Only one way to keep your cool Just remember those complex rules Of Jungletown
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