Monkey Business
DJ C.o.d.o. Lyrics

All of this time you been straight, real class like
You have always presented yourself as respectable and sophisticated

Tryna ask the question when am I supposed to act right
Wondering at what point should I conform to societal expectations

Watching everybody either be too plain serious
Observing how most people are overly focused on being overly serious

While some y’all make me furious like George acting curious
Some individuals frustrate me as much as George's curiosity does

Gotta find the middle man to serious and silly
Need to strike a balance between being serious and playful

One day you’re gonna stand up fast and end up feeling dizzy
Eventually, when you abruptly change your approach, it will disorient you

I got too many friends who don’t understand the difference
I have a lot of friends who fail to comprehend the distinction

You should be able to figure it out with any hints, yuh
It shouldn't be difficult for you to decipher with a little guidance

Scavenging the plains for a bite to eat's disheartening
Searching the vacant lands for food is discouraging

The bison bones we utilize are all suspect to larceny
The bison bones we rely on are often stolen or taken unlawfully

Anarchy rules the land, other tribes aren't harkening
The land is governed by chaos, and other tribes refuse to listen

Our claims that we're born unto, the sacred land's sovereignty
We believe we have a natural right to the sacred land's authority

But is our tribe the best? Is our dominion an illusion
We question if our tribe is truly superior and if our power is real

According to the elders, there's one path to stop confusion
The elders claim there is only one way to end the uncertainty

Travel to the vales of old, find the plants of tales untold
Journey to ancient valleys, discover the plants with mythical stories

These mushrooms taste pretty old
These mushrooms have aged but still possess a unique flavor

Monkey business, monkey business
Engaging in playful and mischievous behavior

Get yo head, out the clouds, no cumulo nimbus
Stop daydreaming and focus, don't be excessively imaginative

We’re like fancy primates, learning bout some physics
We, sophisticated primates, are gaining knowledge in the field of physics

Why you looking at me funny, you’re the one suspicious
You're giving me a strange look, but you're the one who seems suspicious

I just got one question man, why you actin serious
I have only one question for you, why are you behaving so grave

Me and three idiots involved in monkey business
Myself and three foolish individuals participating in playful and mischievous activities

Going bananas on the mic, Donkey and Diddy
Rapping with enthusiasm, like Donkey and Diddy from the movie Shrek

It's crazy how people own cats and dogs, it's kinda funny
It's amusing how people have pets like cats and dogs

But MJ the only man I know who owned a pet monkey
However, Michael Jackson is the only person I know who had a pet monkey

I'm an animal flexer, got a common ancestor
I proudly identify as someone who is connected to animals through evolution

I saw screw the protesters, dress them in polyester
I disregard the protesters, mocking them by dressing them in cheap fabric

Teach him how to rap, and if I'm teaching him right
Instructing the monkey in the art of rapping, if my teaching is effective

Then I might write for him and have him hop on the mic
If he shows potential, I could write lyrics for him and have him perform

People judge me for my choices, I don't care what they think
Others criticize me for my decisions, but I am not concerned about their opinions

Oh well, I choose to own the monkey, not a hamster or mink
Regardless, I have decided to have a monkey as a pet, not a hamster or mink

They just jealous of my pet it has above average intelligence
They are simply envious because my pet possesses exceptional intelligence

On the mental level of a dolphin or an elephant
Comparable to the cognitive abilities of a dolphin or an elephant

This primate's mind's nature is one of a kind
The nature of this primate's mind is truly unique

No doubt this pet's smart and sure ain't easy to find
Undoubtedly, this companion is intelligent and not easily obtainable

So don't judge me for my monkey, stay up out of my business
Therefore, refrain from criticizing me about my monkey, it's none of your concern

Brought my ape to the church and now my monkey's religious
I took my ape to the church, and now my monkey is religious

I was walking down the street and I came across a flyer
While strolling, I stumbled upon a flyer

Said you want to get a job we got open spots for hire
The flyer advertised job openings available for employment

If you want to change your life please don’t throw this into the fire
If you desire to improve your life, don't disregard this opportunity

After years of unemployment I said Ok
After years of being jobless, I accepted the offer

But when I walk into the building this is what see
However, upon entering the establishment, this is what I encountered

Monkey business going on, wait this isn’t IT
There was chaos and mischief happening, not the professional setting I expected

Fighting, kicking, screaming, throwing defecation cross the room
There was physical aggression, loud noise, and even flinging of feces within the space

But If the monkey's running business pay it's something I’ll get used to
Although it may take some adjustment, if the monkey manages the business and pays, I can adapt

Why you acting sour man, get out with that citrus
Why are you behaving unpleasantly, stop with the negativity

Foaming at the mouth yuh, now we feeling vicious
Experiencing intense anger or aggression, now we are becoming hostile

Found a stash of bananas, now its monkey Christmas
Discovered a supply of bananas, now it's a joyful occasion for the monkeys

I just got one question man, why you actin serious
I have only one question for you, why are you behaving so grave