Monkey Business
Ed Jordan Lyrics

Monkey, monkey, monkey business
Playing around and having fun, like monkeys do

Maurice the monkey
A specific monkey who is funky and fun

He's funky and he's fun
Maurice is cool and enjoyable to be around

With Maurice the monkey
Hanging out with this particular fun-loving monkey

We're playing in the Sun
Having a good time outside in the daylight

You've heard of the Orangutang
Referencing other types of primates

And the Chimpanzee
Another type of primate

You've heard about these creatures
I'm sure you're familiar with other animals like us

Who live up in the trees
Our natural habitat is in the forests where we can climb and swing from the branches

We're your closest cousins
Humans and monkeys share a lot of similarities and are genetically related

I'm led to believe
I've heard that this is true

We live out in the wild
Monkeys don't typically live in captivity, but rather in their natural habitat

Scratching ticks and fleas
Monkeys, like other animals, have to deal with pests that live on their fur

And oh like kids are monkey
Monkeys are similar to children in their energy and playfulness

Like to jump and shout
Monkeys enjoy being active and making a lot of noise

That's what being a monkey
These actions are characteristic of monkey behavior

And a kid is all about
Children also exhibit this kind of behavior

Monkeys are called primates
A scientific definition of what a monkey is

So the scientist say
This is a commonly accepted scientific fact

We also are diurnal
Like humans, monkeys are active during the day

That means we hang out in the day
Clarifying what it means to be diurnal

High up in the canopy
Monkeys live in the upper branches of the forest

Deep within the forest
Monkeys live in forested areas, not typically in open fields

But you can call me Maurice
Introducing himself

I swing all day from tree to tree
Describing his daily activities

And eat a leafy diet
What monkeys consume as part of their diet

But one thing I can tell you
Making a statement

Is I'm amost never quiet
Monkeys tend to be very active and vocal

So why don't we all do it now
Suggesting that we should join him in his monkey business

In a funky monkey way
Doing things in a fun, wild manner like monkeys do

Do the monkey business dance
Engaging in monkey-like movements and actions

You'll keep doing it all day
Having fun and playing all day long

Swing, swing, scratch, scratch
Describing monkey-like movements

Make a noise and shout
Monkeys are often quite loud and vocal

Stretch and turn and wriggle all around
More monkey-like movements

Make a funny face
Playing around with expressions

Make a funny sound
Being silly and making random noises

You know that I'm a swinging star
Having fun and enjoying swinging from branch to branch

I love to swing and play
Describing what he enjoys doing

After I have eaten brunch
Referencing a meal he has eaten

I'll swing and play all day
Having fun all day long, even after eating

Soaring through the breeze
Describing what it feels like to swing through the air

I brush past all the honey hives
Monkeys can be a bit reckless and disturb other creatures

Upsetting all the bees
As a result of his actions, he may cause a commotion with the bees