Singer Ted Poley and guitarist Andy Timmons left the band after "Screw It!" was released (and having recorded a third album which got shelved). The band brought in Paul Laine to replace Poley for 1995's "Dawn" and on.
In 2001, Laine would record vocals for the shelved album they had recorded with Poley. Fans wanted to hear both singers, so they released this album, "Cockroach" as a 2-disc set, both discs having the same songs (Laine's had a bonus track), the only difference being the vocalist.
2003 saw the return of Ted Poley to the band. Danger Danger would then release "Prime Cuts", a collection of rare tracks and demos from the 80s with Ted Poley.
Their latest release is a live album recorded during their last tour with singer Paul Laine.
They also contributed a track called "Naughty Naughty Christmas" to the "Have A Very Hairy Christmas" Compilation.
the record label has sent them back in the studio to record a new album this year 2008. Their latest album is entitled "Revolve" and was released sometime in September 2009
Monkey Business
Danger Danger Lyrics
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But you don't think so clean
See it takes one to know one
And baby I've known some
If ya know what I mean
C'mon little sister
I could be your mister right
So if you're in the mood
For a slow poke honey
Baby won't you give me a try
Whoa yeah
We can do it all day
Do it all nite
Whoa yeah
Ain't gonna stop 'til I get it right
'Cuz there
Chorus:
Ain't no business like monkey business
Climb on up my tree
No there
Ain't no business like monkey business
Monkey around with me
Ol' King Kong
He had a thing for blondes
The ladies were drivin' him ape
Then that poor boy slipped
And he lost his grip
From the top of the Empire State
He had a real bad habit
Always had to have it
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
So if ya think that's cool
Wanna play in my zoo
All ya gotta do is ask
Whoa yeah
We can do it all day
Do it all nite
Whoa yeah
Ain't gonna stop 'till I get it right
'Cuz there
Chorus
Climb on up my tree
Just like the birds and the bees
A bungle in the jungle
Oughta do the trick for me
Chorus
The lyrics of Danger Danger's song "Monkey Business" exude a sense of sexual energy and playfulness. The chorus showcases this perfectly as it repeatedly proclaims, "Ain't no business like monkey business." The lyrics carry a metaphorical meaning as the monkey symbolizes the primal and untamed nature of the human sexual instinct, which is most often suppressed and kept under wraps. The singer is trying to urge his potential partner to indulge in this untamed aspect of human nature and join him in the tree (a metaphor for the intimate act).
Moreover, the lyrics also touch upon the human tendency to indulge in guilty pleasures without any inhibitions with lines like, "Ain't nothin' wrong with that." These lyrics suggest a free-spirited and non-judgmental approach towards the subject of sexuality. The reference to Ol' King Kong and his fall from the top of the Empire State is an allusion to man's inherent inability to tame the wild animal within him, i.e., his untamed sexual drive.
In conclusion, the song's lyrics celebrate sexuality in a playful and euphemistic way while also acknowledging its primal nature and our inability to control it fully.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I got a dirty mind
Others claim to think that I have sexually explicit thoughts
But you don't think so clean
However, you don't possess pure thoughts either
See it takes one to know one
I recognize that it requires one to have knowledge of another
And baby I've known some
I have experienced others who are as such
If ya know what I mean
If you comprehend what I'm saying
C'mon little sister
Come over here, my dear younger female
I could be your mister right
I have the potential to be your ideal partner
If ya got the time
If you have the availability
So if you're in the mood
If you're feeling inclined towards it
For a slow poke honey
For a leisurely sexual encounter, my darling
Baby won't you give me a try
Wouldn't you be interested in testing the waters with me?
Whoa yeah
Wow, yes
We can do it all day
We can engage in various sexual activities throughout the day
Do it all nite
We can also continue our sexual exploits throughout the night
Ain't gonna stop 'til I get it right
I will not cease until I have achieved sexual satisfaction
'Cuz there
Because there is no other option
Chorus: Ain't no business like monkey business
There is no other undertaking that compares to sexual activity
Climb on up my tree
Join me in bed for sexual exploration
No there Ain't no business like monkey business
Nothing compares to the joys of sex
Monkey around with me
Engage in sexual activity with me
Ol' King Kong
A reference to the famous gorilla character from the movie King Kong
He had a thing for blondes
He was attracted to women with blonde hair
The ladies were drivin' him ape
His lust for women was making him go insane
Then that poor boy slipped And he lost his grip
He eventually lost control
From the top of the Empire State
While at the top of a tall building
He had a real bad habit
He had an unbreakable urge
Always had to have it
He always required sexual activity
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
There's nothing negative about sexual desires
So if ya think that's cool
If you believe that quality to be favorable
Wanna play in my zoo
Would you like to explore my sexual domain with me?
All ya gotta do is ask
The only requirement is for you to request it
Climb on up my tree
Join me in bed for sexual exploration, my dear
Just like the birds and the bees
In the same manner as other animals that reproduce
A bungle in the jungle
A sexual encounter in a wilderness-like environment
Oughta do the trick for me
Should be sufficient to satisfy my sexual cravings
Chorus
There is nothing else that compares to sexual exploration
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sivartrekrap
These dudes were just a couple years late!! One of my top 5 favorite bands
@puccini4
4 years late
@eriksteinbrecher7535
To me one of the best hard rock albums ever and one of the most underrated bands. THE music of my youth gives me goosebumps after so many years. Anybody listening in 2022?
@katebarnwell
me
@annabellequirk-neebush2221
Yup - and now in 2023!
@marlahart2060
🎸🙋♀️I want to go back to the 80s! Lol😊
@bluelivesmatter719
My daughters are sick of me saying the same thing
@davidhoyt5571
Hell yeah 2023
@felipeiturreyes3385
I love 80' style, best decade ever 😎
@Amorth89275
That's right bro!