Punish The Monkey
Corporate Betrayal Unveiled: Punish the Monkey
Lyrics
They're driving long nails into coffins
Metaphorical reference to negative actions affecting lives (nails into coffins).
You've been having sleepless nights
Expressing distress through insomnia.
You've gone as quiet as a church mouse
Being extremely quiet or secretive.
And checking on your rights
Checking and defending one's rights.
The boss has hung you out to dry
Feeling betrayed or abandoned by a superior (boss).
And it looks as though
Implying a grim situation.
They'll punish the monkey
Suggesting consequences for someone's actions (punish the monkey).
And let the organ grinder go
Contrasting punishment for a lower-ranked individual over the one in power (organ grinder).
You've been talking to a lawyer
Seeking legal advice.
Are you going to pretend
Questioning sincerity or loyalty.
That you and your employer
Exploring the strained relationship between employer and employee.
Are still the best of friends?
Doubting the strength of the friendship.
Somebody's going to take the fall
Anticipating blame or consequences.
There's your quid pro quo
Latin term suggesting a mutual exchange of favors or benefits.
They'll punish the monkey
Reiterating the theme of consequences for actions.
Punish the monkey, yeah
Emphasizing the idea of punishing the subordinate figure.
They'll punish the monkey
Repeating the prediction of consequences.
And let the organ grinder go
Reiterating the contrast between the monkey and the organ grinder.
Here comes a policeman
Introduction of a law enforcement figure.
He won't be sidetracked
Highlighting the policeman's focus and determination.
He's asking about a smoking gun
Reference to a crucial piece of evidence.
He's after the facts
Emphasizing the pursuit of truth and facts.
It's a quiet life from here on in
Transition to a quieter life after turmoil.
You've dropped your poison cup
Symbolic abandonment of harmful habits or actions.
The telephone is ringing
Ignoring external communication and consequences.
But you're not picking up
Ignoring calls as a form of avoidance.
Time's up, Sir Lord Flunkey
Referring to a figure of authority with a humorous title.
And everybody knows
Public awareness of impending consequences.
They'll punish the monkey (punish the monkey)
Repeating the concept of punishing the monkey.
Punish the monkey, yeah (punish the monkey)
Emphasizing the impending punishment.
Punish the monkey
Reiteration of the theme.
And let the organ grinder go
Finalizing the contrast between the monkey and the organ grinder.
Ooh, punish the monkey (punish the monkey)
Repeating the call for punishment.
Punish the monkey, yeah (punish the monkey)
Reiterating the urgency of punishment.
Punish the monkey
Emphasizing the need for consequences.
And let the organ grinder go
Final call for releasing the one in power.
Punish the monkey
Repetition for emphasis.
Punish the monkey
Continued emphasis on the need for punishment.
Punish the monkey
Reiteration for impact.
Yeah, they'll punish the monkey
Final confirmation of the impending punishment for the subordinate figure.
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