Run Through the Jungle
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Whoa thought it was a nightmare Lord it was so true They told me don't go walking slow The devil's on the loose Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Whoa don't look back to see Thought I heard a rumblin' Calling to my name Two hundred million guns are loaded Satan cries "take aim" Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Whoa don't look back to see Over on the mountain, thunder magic spoke Let the people know my wisdom Fill the land with smoke Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Better run through the jungle Whoa don't look back to see
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Written by: John Cameron Fogerty
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Run Through the Jungle" is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, an American rock band which was formed in 1967.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in May 1970.
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Album DetailsIt was the third single from their 1970 album "Cosmo’s Factory."
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Chart Performance"Run Through the Jungle" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in US.
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Symbolic MessageThe song is often interpreted as a protest against the Vietnam War, given its release during the height of the conflict.
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Lawsuit ControversyThe former frontman of the band, John Fogerty, was sued by his former record company, Fantasy Records, because they claimed that he copied this song in his solo hit "The Old Man Down the Road." However, Fogerty won the case as he was essentially proved to be copying himself.
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Song InterpretationJohn Fogerty has stated that the song is about the proliferation of guns in American society.
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Pop Culture References"Run Through the Jungle" has featured in multiple movies and TV shows including "Tropic Thunder," "The Big Lebowski," and "The Sopranos."
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Music Platform RankingAs of 2021, the song has over 84 million plays on Spotify.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, which highlights its popularity and influence. Versions by The Gun Club and Los Lobos have received particular acclaim.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the "Run Through the Jungle" single was another hit song, “Up Around the Bend,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard chart.
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Song DurationThe length of song is approximately 3 minutes and 05 seconds, short and rich with rock music culture of the 70s.
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