Monkey Business
Animal Drive Lyrics

Well, outside my window there's a whole lotta trouble comin'
The singer is observing and anticipating a lot of trouble or chaos approaching.

The cartoon killers and the rag cover clones
Referring to people who imitate dangerous or destructive behavior as depicted in cartoons and magazines.

Stack heels kickin' rhythm of social circumcision
The conforming actions and behaviors of individuals to fit into society, represented by the sound of heels.

Can't close the closet on a shoe box full of bones
The artist cannot ignore or hide the dark secrets or unpleasant truths contained within their life.

Kangaroo lady with her bourbon in a pouch
A woman who constantly carries alcohol as a coping mechanism.

Can't afford the rental on a bamboo couch
Unable to afford or maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

Collecting back her favors cause her well is running dry
Someone is demanding reciprocation for past favors because they are in need or desperate.

I know her act is terminal, but she ain't gonna die, no
Though the person's behavior is self-destructive, they will not face serious consequences.

Slim Intoxicado drinkin' dime store hooch
A person named Slim who regularly drinks cheap and low-quality alcohol.

Is always in a circle with his part-time pooch
Slim is consistently surrounded by a group of friends or acquaintances, including his occasional pet dog.

Little creepy's playing dollies in the New York rain
A person named Little Creepy is engaging in childish or inappropriate behavior in the rainy streets of New York City.

Thinkin' Bowie's just a knife, Whoa, the pain!
Comparing or underestimating David Bowie's influence or importance, causing emotional distress.

I ain't seen the sun since I don't know when
The singer has been living in a state of darkness or misery for an extended period.

The freaks come out at nine, And it's twenty to ten
Unconventional or eccentric individuals become visible or active at night, leading to a sense of impending strangeness or chaos.

What's this funk, That you call junk?
Questioning the value or worth of something that others consider important or significant.

To me it's just monkey business
The artist sees all these issues or behaviors as meaningless or trivial.

Get back!
A command to someone to retreat or back off.

Blind man in a box and he'll probably die
A blind person who is trapped or confined and likely to meet a grim fate.

The village kids laugh as they walk by
Children from the local community find amusement or entertainment in the blind man's situation.

A psycho on the edge of this human garbage dump
An unstable or mentally disturbed person living in a place full of societal waste or decay.

And the vultures in the sewers are telling him to jump
Negative or harmful influences are pushing the psycho to harm himself or take drastic actions.

Into the fire, from the frying pan
Moving from one difficult or dangerous situation to another, without finding respite or relief.

Tripping on his tongue, For a cool place to stand
Desperately searching for a way to escape his troubles or find a place of comfort.

Where's this shade, That you've got it made?
Asking where someone finds their security or happiness, which seems unattainable to the artist.

To me it's just monkey business
The singer does not perceive these circumstances as significant or serious.

(Monkey business) Slippin' on the track
Engaging in risky or dangerous behavior.

(Monkey business) Jungle in black
Referring to a chaotic or dangerous environment.

(Ain't your business) If I got no monkey on my back
Asserting that others should not be concerned with the artist's personal struggles or vices.

The vaseline gypsies and silicone souls
Describing individuals who are artificial or fake, lacking genuine emotions or connections.

Dressed to the society
These individuals conform to societal expectations in their appearance and behavior.

Hypocrite heartbeat and cheap alibis
Their actions contradict their true intentions, and their excuses are unconvincing.

Can't get you by that monkey
They cannot free themselves from their vices or unhealthy habits.

(Monkey business) Slippin' on the track
Engaging in risky or dangerous behavior.

(Monkey business) Jungle in black
Referring to a chaotic or dangerous environment.

(Ain't your business) If I got no monkey on my back
Asserting that others should not be concerned with the singer's personal struggles or vices.

(Monkey business) You can't tell me, I got no business
Rejecting others' judgments or opinions about the artist's actions or choices.

(Ain't your business) No monkey on my back
Emphasizing that the singer is not burdened by any addictive or destructive habits.

Yeah, yay, cool
Expressing agreement or affirmation towards the previous statements or sentiments.

Monkey business, ness, business
Repeating and emphasizing the concept of trivial or meaningless actions or behavior.

Don't give me no business, no
Requesting to be spared from unnecessary or unwanted interference or criticism.