Monkey Riches
Emerald Musings: Seeking Purpose in Monkey Riches
Lyrics
Lately I need a better plan
Lately, there's a need for a better plan
I want to get my knees out in the dirt with my hands
Desire to work with hands in the dirt, connecting with the earth
Cause I have been a cerebral spouse
Acknowledging a cerebral or intellectual approach in relationships
And my head wants to go into the emerald house
Expressing a desire to explore the depths of consciousness ("emerald house")
And I want to look out, I don't want to bail out
Desire to observe rather than withdraw
And I want to help out, I don't want to nod out
Willingness to assist without losing consciousness or awareness
I don't want to knock you down
Expressing a reluctance to bring others down
But why am I still looking for a golden age?
Questioning the pursuit of an idealized "golden age"
You tell me that I ought to have a golden wage
Contrasting the idea of a golden age with the practical need for financial stability ("golden wage")
Every time I look up at that blurry sun
Contemplating existence under a hazy or unclear future
All I think about are bodies floating up
Reflecting on mortality and the inevitable passage of time
Everybody ought to get that special glance
Emphasizing the importance of meaningful connections and moments
Why does dawn leave everybody home with chance?
Pondering the unpredictability of life and opportunities
It makes me wonder how I even wrote this song
Expressing surprise at the creation of the song and its relevance to others
Does this not occur to almost everyone?
Wondering if the thoughts expressed are universal
It makes a monkey wretch
Highlighting the discomfort or unease in a situation
It makes a monkey rich
Suggesting contrasting outcomes - discomfort ("wretch") and prosperity ("rich")
Lately I want to be in my heart
Expressing a recent desire for self-awareness and emotional connection
But where exactly is my heart and where does it start?
Pondering the location and origin of personal emotions ("heart")
I don't want that Tylenol
Rejecting a quick fix or solution (Tylenol) for emotional challenges
Can I sing and make change without crushing clams?
Questioning the ability to bring about positive change without causing harm
I can help the little things but I have big plans
Expressing a willingness to contribute to small things despite having grand aspirations
I don't want that Tylenol
Reiteration of rejecting a quick fix for emotional challenges
It makes a monkey wretch
Reiteration of the discomfort or unease in a situation
It makes a monkey rich
Suggesting contrasting outcomes - discomfort ("wretch") and prosperity ("rich")
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