Zoo
Slumberlandband Lyrics
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On a sunny afternoon, have you
Ever been to the zoo
Tell me, what did you do
Did you see the monkeys do
And all the people, oehoehoeh
O yes, I went to the monkey house
There was laughing and joking
Pokin' at him
The monkey, he sat still
His eyes spoke, oehoehoeh
Well, do you think you've got the right
To just sit here and watch me all night
Oh, I'm tryin' to get through to you
Through to you
I don't mind to be a monkey
But please, be a monkey too
And then together we will sing
And make this whole whole ring
Like a tree full of monkeys screaming all loud
Finally stop to wonder
Oh why the banana is dent
One money is no monkey
But two monkeys is you and me
One money is no monkey
But two monkeys is you and me
One money is no monkey
But two monkeys is you and me
One money is no monkey
But two monkeys is you and me
Oh say bye bye
All the fact I know is this dusty life
The song "Zoo" by Slumberlandband is a playful and imaginative take on a visit to the zoo. The lyrics ask the listener if they have ever been to the zoo, specifically on a sunny afternoon, and what they did while they were there. The verse goes on to describe a visit to the monkey house, where the singer meets a "crazy crowd" of onlookers who poke fun at the monkeys. The monkey, however, is still and seems to communicate with his eyes. The lyrics then turn towards a more philosophical question, as the monkey asks the watcher if they have the right to just sit and watch him all night. The monkey suggests that they should be equals, both "monkeys," and make noise and have fun together.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "One monkey is no monkey, but two monkeys is you and me" several times, reinforcing the idea that we are all in this life together and should play and have fun with each other. The lyrics also suggest that sometimes it takes two to make something exciting or meaningful. The final lines of the song, "Oh say bye bye, all the fact I know is this dusty life," add a layer of melancholy to an otherwise cheerful song, reminding the listener that life can be fleeting and that we should make the most of our time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever been to the zoo
Have you ever visited the zoo?
On a sunny afternoon, have you
On a bright afternoon, did you go there?
Ever been to the zoo
Have you visited the zoo?
Tell me, what did you do
Please tell me what activities you were engaged in?
Did you see the monkeys do
Did you witness the monkeys' behavior?
And all the people, oehoehoeh
Also, how were all those other people around you?
O yes, I went to the monkey house
Yes, I went to the area where the monkeys are held.
And there I met a crazy crowd
I was amidst a group of excited and wild people.
There was laughing and joking
Everyone was sharing good humor and having a great time.
Pokin' at him
Teasing the monkey by poking fun at it.
The monkey, he sat still
The monkey wasn't playing or doing anything as it sat there quietly.
His eyes spoke, oehoehoeh
His facial expression and eyes revealed some sort of message.
Well, do you think you've got the right
Is it fair of you to just sit there and observe me so much?
To just sit here and watch me all night
Sitting back and observing the monkey without end is not right.
Oh, I'm tryin' to get through to you
I'm trying to communicate something to you.
Through to you
I'm attempting to reach and converse with you.
I don't mind to be a monkey
It doesn't bother me being a monkey.
But please, be a monkey too
Please do not only watch me, but act like a monkey as well.
And then together we will sing
If you join me, we can sing in unison.
And make this whole whole ring
The entire place will be filled with our singing message.
Like a tree full of monkeys screaming all loud
Lastly, it will be like a tree full of loud and lively monkeys.
Finally stop to wonder
Suddenly take a moment to contemplate.
Oh why the banana is dent
Why is the banana dented?
One money is no monkey
One monkey alone doesn't make a thing or activity entertaining.
But two monkeys is you and me
However, if two monkeys are there, you and me for instance, then things could be fun and enjoyable.
One money is no monkey
One monkey alone doesn't make a thing or activity entertaining.
But two monkeys is you and me
However, if two monkeys are there, you and me for instance, then things could be fun and enjoyable.
One money is no monkey
One monkey alone doesn't make a thing or activity entertaining.
But two monkeys is you and me
However, if two monkeys are there, you and me for instance, then things could be fun and enjoyable.
Oh say bye bye
Okay, let's now conclude and say goodbye.
All the fact I know is this dusty life
The only truth I know for sure is this monotonous life.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.