Munky River
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics

In the hazy light I see
The singer peers through the mist and sees vague shapes in the distance.

Lonely crow, dark green dream
A solitary bird, its feathers blending in with the dim surroundings, appears to the singer to be an eerie and surreal vision.

I got no paddle and I got no shoes
The singer is ill-prepared for a journey, lacking essential tools for boating and footwear.

I'm solo in a rawhide canoe
The singer is alone on this perilous expedition, and the flimsy boat he's sitting in is not trustworthy.

Hundreds of them little bug eyes
The singer notices an overwhelming number of small creatures with beady eyes around him.

Them drooly runny glassy eyes
The creatures' eyes are watery and look as if they're made of glass, perhaps indicating that they're not of this world.

Smilin' through the foggy soup
The creatures seem happy despite the murky and unclear setting they're in.

I crack a grin and laugh in tune
The singer shares the creatures' joyful disposition and chuckles along with them.

And I would love to float... On... Munky river
The singer admits his desire to continue down this bizarre waterway, embracing the strange and unknown environment.

Hoo!
An exclamation of enthusiasm.

Sad lip hang out on a limb
A sorrowful animal hangs from a tree branch, depicting a sense of melancholy amidst the cheer.

Purple paw pluckin a guitar
Another animal tries to uplift the singer's spirits with music, valiantly playing despite the majority of the strings missing.

All string broke except for two
The two remaining strings on the instrument are the only hope for this cheerful diversion to continue.

Careful chimp, CARESS THE BASS
The bass is the only stringed instrument left functional, and the chimp is urged to handle it tenderly to keep the music going.

Waters' only shallow deep
Despite the ominous feeling of the surroundings, the water is not too deep, possibly providing some comfort.

Munkies dip into the river
The monkeys join the singer on this journey, jumping into the water and swimming alongside him.

Black and blue moon light up the leaves
The moon's rays cast a dark and eerie light through the leaves of the trees, further intensifying the strange and surreal setting.

Cypress branches chuckle and shiver
The trees seem to be sentient beings, as their branches appear to laugh and shiver in response to the singer's presence.

Woo!
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.

Yeah! (Float on, c'mon, c'mon!)
The singer is encouraging others to join him on this wild adventure down Monkey River.

(Yeah boy!)
An exclamation of approval or excitement.

And on the last soft oxbow
At the end of the journey, the river produces a gentle curve before coming to a final stop.

Munkies wave goodbye (good bye)
The monkeys bid farewell to the singer and his companions as they end this surreal journey.

I patch my boat with chewin' gum
The singer resorts to unorthodox means to repair his broken vessel, using a common household item, chewing gum.

This purple haze is easy on my...
Despite the madness of the situation, the purple-tinted atmosphere provides some degree of comfort or soothing sensation to the singer.

I would love to float...on...munky river
The singer reiterates his love for this strange journey, acknowledging that this is an experience he would like to pursue again.

On! On! On! On!
The journey may have come to an end, but the singer seems eager to continue it again sometime in the future.