Monkey Man
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Tell you baby, you huggin' up the big monkey man
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Tell you baby, you huggin' up the big monkey man
I never saw you, I only heard of you
Huggin' up the big monkey man
I never saw you, I only heard of you
It's your lie, it's your lie
Huggin' up the big monkey man
It's your lie, it's your lie
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Huggin' up the big monkey man
I never saw you, I only heard of you
Huggin' up the big monkey man
I never saw you, I only heard of you
Huggin' up the big monkey man
It's your lie, it's your lie
Huggin' up the big monkey man
It's your lie, it's your lie
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
Huggin' up the big monkey man
La la la la la la la
Huggin' up the big monkey man
La la la la la la la
Huggin' up the big monkey man
The song "Monkey Man" by Amy Winehouse talks about a woman who is with a man who is unfaithful to her, referred to as the "big monkey man." The first two verses suggest that although she has heard about him and his unfaithfulness, she has never actually seen him. In the chorus, she accuses the woman who is with him of "hugging up the big monkey man" and lying to herself about the situation. The repetition of the chorus in the song highlights the message that the woman is in denial about the man's unfaithfulness and is living a lie by being with him.
The song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the entertainment industry and the people who are surrounded by and enable those who abuse their power. The "big monkey man" can be seen as a powerful figure who is using his status to take advantage of those around him. The woman in the song who is "hugging up" to him is complicit in his actions and is lying to herself about the man's true nature.
Overall, "Monkey Man" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that explores the themes of infidelity, denial, and the abuse of power.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye aye aye, aye aye aye
Expressing shock or surprise
Tell you baby, you huggin' up the big monkey man
Accusing the listener of being too close to someone who is unreliable, like a monkey
I never saw you, I only heard of you
The singer has not met or seen the person being talked about
Huggin' up the big monkey man
Being too close to an unreliable person
It's your lie, it's your lie
Accusing the listener of lying
Now I know that, now I understand
The singer has gained insight or understanding
La la la la la la la
Nonsensical filler words
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK HIBBERT
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@dmitryowens
Mick's vocals on this song are so raw and wild - the epitome of rock 'n' roll.
@marinalewis4798
Hi 😂 Marina here brother 💙 ❤️
@ianpaterson5000
Yes, Charlie's drumming holds the whole track together. I grew up with the Stones, Beatles, Who etc and and still enjoy music from this era immensely.
I consider myself to be very fortunate.
@peterbartolomeo5542
The Beatles and Who were lame compared to this band. Even without Mick Taylor they still amaze me with the entire Stones magical Aurora of just the best showmanship the greatest junkies in Rock history that seems immortal. Keith and Ronnie aren't great musicians they are good. Very good. They bring out Clapton and Buddy Guy when their concerts need that Mick Taylor magic. The Who were great but never did it for me..the Beatles ..aside from the White Album were so popcorn lame ... Can't stand hearing them. Although a few songs were iconic. Hey Jude Let it be Something ...but most early stuff SUCKED!!!!! THEN LED ZEPPELIN SHOWED UP AND ENDED EVERYONES PARTY
@jaimeruiz4722
One of the best rock-blues masterpieces ever made !!
@AlterMann57
This entire song is legendary! That opening line when Mick claims that all his friends are junkies gets me every time! I was in that category for a time in my life, so I know what he meant. I lost too of my mates for that reason. I'm glad at 66 I've been clean and sober for over 40 years.
@Ironarmhoss
I'm down two sisters for the same reason. Still a great song
@cockyplopsnigga
Screaming along with that line like a monkey because it's the truth and I lived it too. The magnitude of how royal a band this is that they nailed the emotion note by note with all the nuances, bells and whistles. Fkn Aces!
@Irish875
Congrats James, that's pretty cool. I can't claim the same. I've been in and out for 43 years. But I'm still breathing. I just wanted to shout out to a brother with all love and respect. Blessings from Donegal, Ireland. 😎
@Lugh444
Long time to stay clean, good work!
I've been clean coming up 6 years! I hit up the Methadone clinic every two weeks