Mouths to Feed
Monkeys in Suits: Unveiling the Daily Struggle
Lyrics
the streets are full of monkeys
The streets are filled with people who are aimlessly following routines.
on their way back to work
They are returning to their jobs or daily responsibilities.
they gotta pay for their cars
They are obligated to earn money for their possessions, like cars.
their cabins and houses and sailboats
Listing various material possessions - cabins, houses, sailboats - indicating the desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
they gotta pay for their all-weather-coats
Continuation of the materialistic theme, mentioning the need to pay for unnecessary items like all-weather coats.
the streets are never empty
The streets are consistently occupied, symbolizing the perpetual busyness of life.
always someone with somewhere to go
There is always someone with a destination or purpose.
head of executive department of local creative resources
A satirical reference to a bureaucratic position, possibly highlighting the absurdity of some job titles.
don't know what it's for, but it's there, of course it is
Expressing confusion about the purpose of certain societal structures or roles.
cause we've all got mouths to feed
Introducing the central theme: the universal need to provide for oneself and others.
so we keep comin up with shit to sell
Explaining the constant creation of products or services for sale to sustain livelihoods.
that no one really needs
Criticizing the consumerist culture by highlighting the production of unnecessary items.
i hate to ask
An expression of reluctance or dissatisfaction with the situation.
but how long is this gonna last
Pondering the duration or sustainability of the current societal and economic structure.
the streets are full of monkeys
Repetition of the earlier observation of people on the streets, emphasizing their cyclical routine.
on their way home from work
Similar to line 2, referring to the return journey from work.
home to their tv and couch, tp and towels
Describing the destination as a home filled with modern comforts.
home to their pretty, pretty house
Highlighting the emphasis on appearances with the phrase "pretty, pretty house."
home to their kids and spouce
Returning to family, introducing the responsibility of providing for dependents.
with cute, little mouths to feed
Emphasizing the role of parents with children who have needs.
yeah we've all got mouths to feed
Reiteration of the central theme of providing for oneself and others.
so we keep comin up with shit to sell
Reiterating the constant creation of marketable goods to sustain life.
that noone really needs
Repeating the criticism of producing unnecessary items for sale.
i hate to ask
Repeating the expression of reluctance or dissatisfaction.
how long is this gonna last
Persisting in questioning the sustainability of the current societal structure.
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