As of 2015, Caputo has released four full length albums, namely Died Laughing (2000), Hearts Blood On Your Dawn (2006), A Fondness For Hometown Scars (2008) and As Much Truth As One Can Bear (2013). Other releases include Died Laughing Pure (2001), Perfect Little Monsters (2002) and Live Monsters (2004).
She describes her solo music as 'edgy romance in the medium of rock ‘n’ roll'. In contrast to the heavy sound of Life of Agony, the majority of Caputo's solo efforts are more in the range of acoustic to soft rock. Her lyrics are known to be very personal with a wide variety of themes.
Next to being the lead vocalist for the band Life of Agony, she is known to write the majority of the band's lyrics (together with bass player Alan Robert), and has been known to write some of their music.
Caputo has lent her vocals for the song 'Tired N' Lonely' off Roadrunner United's The AllStar Sessions and has sung for the band Freax. More recently, she has provided vocals for Within Temptation's single 'What Have You Done'.
In 2011, after performing for more than twenty years as Keith Caputo, she announced her transition from male to female, and performs under the name Mina Caputo
Monkey
Keith Caputo Lyrics
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Wiped many a tear in the path of love
Blood is the water of life down here on my own
Yes I was scared in your house without doors
And I aint no monkey
And I don't like the way you love me
Something there's been lost
Here on my own like a bird without wings
(What is fairer?)
For the sake of your soul tear out your jugular vain
When your lonely and sad and ya haven't got a friend
Can't ya hear my crying can't ya see the state I'm in?
I'm leaving all of loves ashes and memories behind me
When I go
When life should go have no fear
If life should go she'd no tears...
For the lies that I told I cannot be excused
For what I told in hopes not to lose
I'm leaving all of loves ashes and memories behind me
Cause something there's been lost...
Got my signals crossed cause something there's been lost
These lyrics from Keith Caputo's song "Monkey" express a sense of isolation and disillusionment in love. The singer suggests that they have turned the world upside down for love, wiping tears in its path, but despite their efforts, they still find themselves alone and scared. The metaphor of blood as the water of life conveys a sense of the intense emotion and passion that the singer has experienced in love, while contrasting with their feeling of being on their own. The line "Yes I was scared in your house without doors" suggests a feeling of vulnerability and discomfort in a relationship without clear boundaries or safety.
The chorus of "Monkey" asserts the singer's individuality and rejection of a kind of love that is confining or controlling. They declare that they are not a monkey, and that they do not like the way they are loved, suggesting a desire for more freedom and agency in their relationships. The repeated refrain of "something there's been lost" expresses a feeling of sadness and resignation in the singer's experience of love. The final line, "Got my signals crossed 'cause something there's been lost" echoes this sense of disconnection and miscommunication.
Overall, "Monkey" is a poignant expression of the complexities and struggles of love and relationships. The song captures a sense of intense emotion and desire, as well as the pain and confusion that can come with trying to navigate these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
In love I turn the world upside down
Love can make one do crazy things, even change their outlook on life.
Wiped many a tear in the path of love
Love is not always easy, and can lead to heartbreak, but it is worth the pain.
Blood is the water of life down here on my own
Life can be difficult, and sometimes survival is the only thing that matters.
Yes I was scared in your house without doors
Being vulnerable in a relationship can be terrifying, especially if there is no trust.
And I aint no monkey
I am not someone to be manipulated or controlled.
And I don't like the way you love me
Your love is not fulfilling or healthy for me.
Something there's been lost
Our relationship is not what it used to be, and we have lost the connection we once had.
Here on my own like a bird without wings
I feel isolated and powerless without you.
(What is fairer?)
What is the right thing to do in this situation?
For the sake of your soul tear out your jugular vain
You must do something extreme to set yourself free and find inner peace.
When your lonely and sad and ya haven't got a friend
I understand what it feels like to be alone and sad, and I am here for you.
Can't ya hear my crying can't ya see the state I'm in?
I am hurting and need your support and compassion.
When life should go have no fear
Do not be afraid of death or change in life.
If life should go she'd no tears...
There is no need to cry or mourn when someone passes away or moves on.
For the lies that I told I cannot be excused
I made mistakes that I regret, and I must take responsibility for them.
For what I told in hopes not to lose
I said things I did not mean, or did not fully believe, in order to salvage our relationship.
Got my signals crossed cause something there's been lost
I misread the signs and signals in our relationship, and now we are estranged.
I'm leaving all of loves ashes and memories behind me
I am moving on and letting go of the past, including the good and the bad.
Cause something there's been lost...
Our relationship has suffered a loss, and we cannot get it back.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.