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A hundred times I've told myself this one will be the last.
A hundred times I've broken down 'cuz Monkeys are a blast.
I wonder what they'll think when they see that I can't quit
Compulsive and neurotic tendencies have got me licked.

My early morning monkey's a coffee and a smoke.
These monkeys ride me all day until I think I'll choke.
At home I trade the coffee monkey for a fifth of wine.
You add another monkey I think I'll break my spine.

Monkeys on my back I carry round with me.
One for everyday and sometimes two or three.
I take them everywhere I go, I love them can't you see!
My back seems like a cage for a party of a barrel of monkeys.

Seven monkeys follow me, no matter where I go.
The bummer is I know there's others waitin' down the road.
Resolutions aren't solutions when you can't say no.
Every time I turn around the population grows.

Monkeys are expensive, they seem to eat a lot.
Food, beer, wine, and cigarettes and sometimes even pot.
And when we're out in public, well the monkeys seem to roam,
So be careful or they just might eat you out of house and home.

Monkeys on my back I carry round with me.
One for everyday, sometimes two or three.
I take them everywhere I go, I love them can't you see!
My back seems like a cage for a party of a barrel of monkeys.

With all this added burden, well my face sometimes turns blue.
My monkey's on my back, well I'm a furry friggin' zoo.
It seems to carry monkeys on my back would be a chore,
So why not take the barrel off and roll it out the door.

What makes you think that I would change to be like you.
In closets hidden well I'm sure you've got your monkeys too.
I'm in better shape than you 'cuz mine ride me all day,
So why don't you stop over, we'll let our monkeys play.
Monkeys on my back I carry round with me.
One for every day and sometimes two or three.
I take them everywhere I go, I love them can't you see!
My back seems like a cage for a party of a barrel of monkeys.

A barrel of monkeys
Barrel of monkeys

Barrel of monkeys on my back.
Oh, monkeys on your back will make you look like a goon.
Monkeys on your back will make you a baboon.
Monkey see and monkey do,
They're gonna put their spell on you.

Every time these monkey's seem to gather around,
They seem to always knock me down on the ground.
Some of these monkeys make me feel so good,
Just like a good monkey should.

Monkeys on your back will cause you strife.
The monkeys on your back will rob your life.
With seven monkeys on your back,
You're sure to have a heart attack.

Monkeys on your back, well they'll encompass your doom.
They even sent monkeys when they went to the moon.
Oooh, You've got them big monkeys.
Beware of these monkeys.

© 2000 Dark Tribe Music (lyrics reprinted with permission)