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WEBMISTRESS speculates:
OK, this is a hard one, but I am not daunted! I think it's all about the primitive side of man, hence all the jungle references. "Bwana" is that primitive side - when that "stranger" comes to visit, it is "in control of your own fate." Note that he talks about how "we all' have our demons, and sometimes they escape." It sounds to me like he's referring to the times a man gives into his animalistic side.
JAMIE speculates:
I believe Lindsey once said that "Bwana" was written about Mick. Mick was kind of like the "demon" pushy and rude and controlling at times, not very good qualities, "And sometimes they escape." Mick was the king of the band, who had the final say in what happened. When Stevie approached Mick with "Silver Springs" Mick tossed it and took "I Don't Want To Know" instead. Lindsey was in charge musically, in the creativity of the music, but Mick was the "stranger" who comes around making the decisions when he feels like it, decides what he wants, not what they wanted "in control of your own fate." Fleetwood Mac being very successful, "The jungle cries for more" meaning the fans, wanting more from the band.
ANDREW speculates:
I think the use of the word "Bwana" rather than something else might be linked to Mick's father's experience in the RAF.
The English controled parts of Africa and were often refered to as "Bwana" or "Boss".
It might be a little "dig" at Mick's English military heritage.
Mick's dad was a comander in the RAF.