Monkey
VeggieTales Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

And now it's time for silly songs with Larry, the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song
Today, Bob and Larry are on a photo safari, hot on the trail of monkey or an ape, we don't know which, hence the song

Larry: If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
Even if it has a monkey kind of shape
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
If it doesn't have a tail, it's an ape
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
Bob: Let's see if we can catch it on the tape
Larry: You can barely plainly see it if it's a monkey
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey, it's an ape!
Bob: Look, there it goes, there it goes, I don't know, I can't tell if it's a monkey or an ape
Larry: It's very simple Bob
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
If it doesn't have a tail, it's not a monkey, it's an ape!
Bob: Now Larry, I'm not so sure
Larry: Ooga booga, isn't that an ape
Bob: Booga looga, maybe it's an ape
Larry: If it's an nickel or a salad, or a pillow, if it doesn't have a tail, it's not a monkey it's an ape
Bob: if it doesn't have a tail
Larry: Not a monkey
Bob: Are you sure that's what you really mean to say? A camera has no tail
Larry: Then it's not a monkey, if it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey it's an ape!
Bob: I think there's something wrong with your logic Larry
Larry: Well, Bob, the lady at the zoo said it, and who am I to tell her that she's wrong? If it's a tail, monkey, no tail, ape, it's easy
Bob: But Larry, a kite has a tail
Larry: Then it's a monkey
Bob: A comet has a tail
Larry: Then it's a monkey
Bob: A bubble doesn't
Larry: Then it's not a monkey, if it doesn't have a tail, it's not a monkey, if it doesn't have a tail, it's not a monkey
Bob: It's an ape? Larry, we might need to talk about this, I don't think the lady at the zoo meant to say that
Larry: Shh. Look, there it goes in the trees, follow me, it's gotta be a monkey or an ape
Larry: I can't believe it's true
Larry: All this time I've searched for you
Larry: Snap the picture, take the shot!
Larry: We're among the lucky few
Larry: We finally did it, photographer
Larry: We've discovered what we're after
Larry: Let me look, is it an ape
Bob: Larry, this is a disaster
Larry: It's a monkey
Bob: Larry that's a cow not a-
Larry: That was exhilirating! Let's find more!
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
Even if it has a monkey kind of a shape
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey, it's an ape
This has been silly songs with Larry, tune in next time to hear Bob say:
Bob: Larry, you don't have a tail
Larry: I don't?
Bob: No, you don't and neither do I
Larry: I wouldn't be so sure about that




Bob: What do you mean?
Larry: Oh, nothing

Overall Meaning

The VeggieTales's song, "Monkey" is a playful and lighthearted tune where Larry and Bob are on a photo safari searching for a monkey or an ape, and deciding which is which. The dialogue between Larry and Bob is full of wit and humor as they debate whether or not monkeys have tails, and whether or not everything without a tail is an ape. Interestingly enough, the song doesn't actually provide an answer to the question of what to call an animal without a tail, but instead, it keeps listeners entertained with its zany and comical banter.


Throughout the song, Larry is more confident in his knowledge of monkey anatomy, while Bob is more hesitant and skeptical. It's this dynamic that adds to the humor in the song because Larry continually reinforces his belief that everything with a tail is a monkey, and everything without a tail is an ape. It's not until the very end that Bob points out that neither of them has tails, which adds a humorous twist to the song's light-heartedness.


Overall, "Monkey" is an entertaining song that teaches comedic lessons about animal classification, and it's sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.


Line by Line Meaning

If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey
Larry believes if an animal doesn't have a tail, then it is not a monkey.


Even if it has a monkey kind of shape
Larry acknowledges that an animal could look similar to a monkey, but that doesn't make it a monkey.


Let's see if we can catch it on the tape
Bob wants to capture the possible monkey or ape on camera.


If it doesn't have a tail, it's an ape
Larry thinks that if an animal doesn't have a tail, then it must be an ape.


You can barely plainly see it if it's a monkey
Larry thinks it is difficult to spot a monkey in the wild.


Look, there it goes, there it goes, I don't know, I can't tell if it's a monkey or an ape
Bob spots an animal but can't figure out whether it's a monkey or an ape.


It's very simple Bob
Larry thinks it is easy to tell the difference between a monkey and an ape.


Ooga booga, isn't that an ape
Larry is considering whether an animal is an ape or not.


If it's an nickel or a salad, or a pillow, if it doesn't have a tail, it's not a monkey it's an ape
Larry believes that if something is not an animal and doesn't have a tail, then it is not a monkey but an ape.


Are you sure that's what you really mean to say? A camera has no tail
Bob thinks Larry's earlier statement is flawed since cameras and some other objects do not have tails.


Well, Bob, the lady at the zoo said it, and who am I to tell her that she's wrong?
Larry is using the zoo lady's statement as evidence to back up his belief on the difference between monkeys and apes.


Then it's a monkey
According to Larry's reasoning, things that have tails are monkeys.


Then it's not a monkey
According to Larry's reasoning, things that don't have tails are not monkeys.


It's an ape? Larry, we might need to talk about this, I don't think the lady at the zoo meant to say that
Bob starts to doubt Larry's reasoning and challenges Larry's evidence from the zoo lady.


Shh. Look, there it goes in the trees, follow me, it's gotta be a monkey or an ape
Larry spots an animal and is convinced that it has to be either a monkey or an ape.


Larry that's a cow not a-
Bob tries to tell Larry that the animal they have just encountered is a cow, not a monkey or an ape.


Let's find more!
Larry is still excited to find more animals that might be monkeys or apes.


Larry, you don't have a tail
Bob points out that neither he nor Larry has a tail.


I wouldn't be so sure about that
Larry jokes that Bob may be mistaken about not having a tail.




Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Kim


on Donuts For Benny

Helping others when they are down helps to make you feel better. It also makes the other person feel as though someone actually does care for them. You bring your inner spirit up by helping someone else in a bad situation.

More Versions