Monkey Magic
ゴダイゴ Lyrics
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The punkiest monkey that ever popped
He knew every magic trick under the sun
To tease the Gods
And everyone and have some fun
Monkey magic, Monkey magic (repeat 4 times)
What a cocky saucy monkey this one is
All the Gods were angered
Until he was saved by a kindly priest
And that was the start
Of their pilgrimage west
Monkey magic, Monkey magic (repeat 4 times)
With a little bit of monkey magic
There'll be fireworks tonight
With a little bit of monkey magic
Every thing will be all right
Born from an egg on a mountain top
The punkiest monkey that ever popped
He knew every magic trick under the sun
To tease the Gods
And everyone and have some fun
Monkey magic, Monkey magic (repeat 4 times)
The lyrics to ゴダイゴ's Monkey Magic tell the story of a mischievous and cocky monkey who was born from an egg on a mountain top. The monkey knew every magic trick under the sun and used his powers to tease the Gods and others around him, which angered the Gods and resulted in his punishment. However, the monkey was saved by a kindly priest and together they embarked on a pilgrimage to the west. The refrain of the song, "Monkey magic, Monkey magic," is repeated throughout and highlights the monkey's ability to use his magical powers to create fireworks and fix everything.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the human condition. Like the monkey, humans have the ability to create and destroy, often struggling to find a balance between the two. The monkey's journey with the kindly priest can also be seen as a spiritual journey towards enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Born from an egg on a mountain top
This mischievous monkey was hatched in a unique way in a high-altitude location.
The punkiest monkey that ever popped
This monkey is full of attitude and rebellious spirit.
He knew every magic trick under the sun
He possessed knowledge of all types of magic that could be performed.
To tease the Gods
He would mock and challenge the divine beings.
And everyone and have some fun
He would also enjoy playing tricks on ordinary people for his entertainment.
Monkey magic, Monkey magic (repeat 4 times)
A chant to emphasize the incredible powers of this monkey.
What a cocky saucy monkey this one is
This monkey is audacious and confident to the point of arrogance.
All the Gods were angered
The divine beings were furious with the monkey's insolence.
And they punished him
As a result, he received severe consequences for his actions.
Until he was saved by a kindly priest
However, a compassionate priest intervened to rescue him from the Gods' wrath.
And that was the start
This event marked the beginning of a great journey.
Of their pilgrimage west
Together, the monkey and the priest embark on a journey to the west.
With a little bit of monkey magic
With just a small amount of this monkey's powerful magic,
There'll be fireworks tonight
Unbelievable and explosive events will occur at this location tonight.
Every thing will be all right
All situations will be resolved and peaceful.
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.