Monkey
Earl Greyhound Lyrics

The lyrics of Earl Greyhound's song 'Monkey' are poetic and metaphorical, as they describe the singer's actions towards someone or something that they are trying to control or manipulate. The opening lines 'I dress you wolves like a lover, I dress you wolves like a saint' can be interpreted as the singer trying to shape the image of the person or thing they are manipulating, either by romanticizing or saintly-izing them. They 'get you wool for your cover' and provide 'room to walk the range', allowing the person or thing to have a sense of freedom but still within the bounds that the singer sets for them.

The second verse speaks of inflicting pain or suffering ('I bet you eels like to suffer, I bet you eels like it strange') but then offering comfort ('I let you bleed 'til you're covered, then I tell you it's alright'). This can be seen as a way for the singer to assert their power over the person or thing, knowing that they have control over their pain and comfort. The chorus repeats the phrase 'I'm gonna make you love me, I make you make you monkey', which implies that the singer wants the person or thing to be completely obedient and subservient to them like a monkey.

In the third verse, the singer allows the person or thing to have some autonomy ('I let your horse fight the reins') but still ensures that they are under their control ('I let your horse like the trouble, I went to troy and unlocked the gate'). The metaphor of 'letting you in like a Roman, like a stray' refers to how the singer has allowed the person or thing to enter their world, but still keeps them at a distance as they control the situations that they are in. The lyrics 'I wet your ears like a showman, yeah I tell you it's alright, I tell you it's alright' can be seen as the singer continuing to manipulate the person or thing, soothing them with words even if they have inflicted pain.

Overall, the lyrics of 'Monkey' by Earl Greyhound are about power dynamics and control, with the singer exerting their influence over another entity in order to make them subservient. The use of animal imagery and metaphors adds to the poetic and layered nature of the lyrics.