Monkey
J. C. Davis Lyrics

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Everybody! Gather round!
Rango dance! Going down! Whup! Uh!

Funky funky monkey! (Huh! Huh! Huh!)
Funky funky monkey! (Whatch-ya doin'?)
Funky funky monkey! (Huh! Huh! Huh!)
Funky funky monkey! (Whatch-ya doin'?)

It don' matta! Who ya know!
You can do it! Gather round!
Move ya body! To the beat!
An' let monkey body move ya funky feet!
(And ya like it 'cause it feels so good! So good!)

Funky funky monkey! (Huh! Huh! Huh!)
Funky funky monkey!

Todo mundo tá dançando o funk do macaquinho.
Você dá um assovio e balança o rabinho.
Kyu kyu, kyu kyu kyu.
Kyu kyu, kyu kyu kyu.

Como banana, biscoito e engulo caroço até me engasgar.
Faço minhas macacadas, rolou batucada eu vou me acabar.
Bolsa brilhante, relógio, não marque bobeira que eu pego pra mim.
Vamos plantar bananeira, jogar capoeira cantando assim
Ae, ae!

Funky funky monkey!
It don' matta! Who ya know! You can do it! (Hey! Hey!) Gather round!
Move ya body! (Hey! Hey!) All around! (Purunpun-pá)
I think you threw something stinky on the ground!
(Butch-ya like it 'cause it smells so good to ya!)

Funky funky monkey!
Funky funky monkey! (Todo mundo tá dançando)

Funky funky monkey!
Funky funky monkey!

Overall Meaning

The song “Funky monkey” by J.C. Davis, is a fun and entertaining song with catchy lyrics and a lively beat. The first verse of the song is a call to dance, with the singer urging everyone to gather round and dance to the funky monkey rhythm. The chorus of the song makes it clear that the main focus is the funky monkey, with the phrase “funky funky monkey” repeated several times. The singer goes on to say that it doesn’t matter who you are or who you know, you can join in on the fun and move your body to the rhythm.

The second verse of the song is in Portuguese, and the singer is encouraging everyone to dance to the “funk do macaquinho”, or the funky monkey dance. They describe doing their own “macacadas”, or monkey business, and enjoying the beats of a good batucada. They also mention grabbing a shiny purse or watch, and doing a handstand, while singing “ae ae”.

Overall, the song is about letting loose and having fun, with the funky monkey as the focal point. It’s a catchy and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to move their bodies and enjoy the music.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody! Gather round!
Attention everyone, come close to me!

Rango dance! Going down! Whup! Uh!
The monkey is ready to dance and the party has started!

Funky funky monkey! (Huh! Huh! Huh!) Funky funky monkey! (Whatch-ya doin'?) Funky funky monkey! (Huh! Huh! Huh!) Funky funky monkey! (Whatch-ya doin'?)
The monkey is inviting everyone to dance with the catchy tune and asking what they are doing!

It don' matta! Who ya know! You can do it! Gather round!
It doesn't matter who you are or who you know - just come and dance!

Move ya body! To the beat! An' let monkey body move ya funky feet! (And ya like it 'cause it feels so good! So good!)
Dance to the rhythm and follow the monkey's lead because it feels amazing!

Todo mundo tá dançando o funk do macaquinho. Você dá um assovio e balança o rabinho. Kyu kyu, kyu kyu kyu. Kyu kyu, kyu kyu kyu.
Everyone is dancing to the monkey's funky beat, and the monkey is whistling and shaking its tail.

Como banana, biscoito e engulo caroço até me engasgar. Faço minhas macacadas, rolou batucada eu vou me acabar. Bolsa brilhante, relógio, não marque bobeira que eu pego pra mim. Vamos plantar bananeira, jogar capoeira cantando assim Ae, ae!
The monkey is enjoying eating bananas and cookies until they choke, acting goofy, dancing to the drumbeats, stealing shiny things, doing handstands, and practicing martial arts.

Funky funky monkey! It don' matta! Who ya know! You can do it! (Hey! Hey!) Gather round! Move ya body! (Hey! Hey!) All around! (Purunpun-pá) I think you threw something stinky on the ground! (Butch-ya like it 'cause it smells so good to ya!)
More monkey dancing and encouragement to move and dance in all directions, even if something smells bad and you still like it!

Funky funky monkey! Funky funky monkey! (Todo mundo tá dançando) Funky funky monkey! Funky funky monkey!
The monkey is still funky and everyone is still dancing!

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLINHOS BROWN, MIKAEL MUTTI, SIEDAH GARRETT

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