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Monkey See Monkey Do
Wookiefoot Lyrics
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i come and visit you in prison in this mess up zoo
i wanna open up the cage but afraid of what's it gonna do
i really don't think here on the outside's very good for you
and maybe hear no evil see no evil maybe evil too
but i need to smile for awhile with the denial of a fool
cause if i see it all I'll go crazy lock me up in a padded room
you can't do nothing
but there's nothing you can do
i said you can't do nothing
but there's nothing you can do
this lesson of acceptance is what I'm going through
you can't do nothing
but there's nothing you can do
The song "Monkey See Monkey Do" by Wookiefoot starts by acknowledging the cycle of mimicry and replication that has led to our current state of affairs where humans are trapped in a "mess up zoo" of their own making. The singer expresses a desire to visit the prison of another monkey, presumably a reference to someone who is trapped in their own mind or circumstances, but is afraid of what might happen if they try to intervene. They recognize that the outside world may not be easy for this individual and that they themselves may not be equipped to fully understand the situation. The singer suggests that turning a blind eye to the situation can be a sort of self-preservation, but also acknowledges that denial is not a sustainable solution. They even consider the possibility of entering the cage and living with the other monkey, willing to sacrifice their own freedom if it means providing companionship and support.
The song then takes a turn towards a certain philosophical realization - that in certain situations, there is nothing that can be done, but this doesn't mean that we should give up hope. The lesson of acceptance is a difficult one to learn, especially when we are taught from a young age to believe that anything is possible if we just try hard enough. In some cases, however, our efforts will ultimately be in vain, and we must learn to come to terms with our limitations. This realization is bittersweet, but ultimately liberating.
Overall, "Monkey See Monkey Do" is a complex and thought-provoking song that touches on themes of compassion, acceptance, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Line by Line Meaning
monkey see monkey do monkey i see you
I observe your behavior and it seems like you're imitating others without thinking, just like a monkey, and I see you in your current situation.
i come and visit you in prison in this mess up zoo
I'm visiting you in a place where you're confined and can't freely move around, much like being in a zoo.
i wanna open up the cage but afraid of what's it gonna do
I'm hesitant to release you from your confinement, as I'm uncertain what you'll do or how you'll react.
i really don't think here on the outside's very good for you
I feel that being outside of your confinement might not be the best thing for you.
and maybe hear no evil see no evil maybe evil too
Ignoring negative behaviors or situations doesn't make them go away and could potentially contribute to a bad outcome.
but i need to smile for awhile with the denial of a fool
Sometimes, it's easier to put on a happy face and pretend like everything is okay than to confront harsh realities and make tough decisions.
cause if i see it all I'll go crazy lock me up in a padded room
Seeing and absorbing all of the negative things happening in the world can be overwhelming and lead to mental breakdowns.
i don't know maybe let me in your cage and live inside with you
Perhaps it's better for me to join you in your confinement than to be out in the crazy, overwhelming world.
you can't do nothing
You may feel helpless and unable to change your situation.
but there's nothing you can do
Despite feeling powerless, it's important to accept things as they are and find a way to move forward.
this lesson of acceptance is what I'm going through
I'm learning to accept situations that I cannot change.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.