Monkey in the Middle
Navigating Life's Tightrope: Monkey in the Middle
Lyrics
I get up like a rocket in a hurricane
I start my day with energy and speed, like a rocket in a hurricane.
Then it's off to work like a runaway train
After that, I go to work with the intensity and pace of a runaway train.
Drivin' them nails, draggin' my tail
I work hard, doing physical labor like driving nails, feeling exhausted.
It don't take much to follow my trail, follow my trail
It doesn't take much for others to trace and understand my routine.
Back and forth in a game of pickle
I move back and forth in a situation that resembles a tricky or uncertain game.
I ain't nothing but the monkey in the middle
I see myself as someone caught in the middle, without much control.
Walking that sideshow tight rope making ends meet
I navigate through life's challenges like walking a tightrope in a sideshow, striving to make ends meet.
That organ grinder be in a bind without me
My role is essential, like the organ grinder who depends on me.
In that circus they work us like a bunch of borrowed mules
In the metaphorical circus of life, we are worked hard, like borrowed mules.
But every time that music plays I know what to do
Despite the challenges, when music plays, I know how to respond.
Every Friday night at the honky tonk
Every Friday night, I enjoy myself at the honky-tonk with my partner.
Me and my baby make that dive jump
We take risks and have a good time, making a daring jump.
When our buckles bump, I tell you what
When our passions collide, it becomes evident that my partner is powerful and significant.
That girl is packing some powerful stuff, powerful stuff
My partner possesses a strong and impactful presence.
And when we get home she plays me like a fiddle
After our night out, we continue the connection at home, creating sweet music together.
Makin' sweet music with the monkey in the middle
We share a harmonious relationship, with me as the metaphorical monkey in the middle.
Walking that sideshow tightrope, makin' ends meet
Continuing to navigate life's challenges, like walking a sideshow tightrope to make ends meet.
That organ grinder be in a bind without me
The organ grinder, representing dependency, would be in trouble without my contribution.
In that circus they work us like a bunch of borrowed mules
Life's demands and responsibilities are strenuous, akin to being worked hard like borrowed mules in a circus.
But every time that music plays sugar I know what to do
Despite challenges, I know how to respond when the metaphorical music of life plays.
And then.
Transition to a new phase or moment.
I get up like a rocket in a hurricane
I start my day again with the same intensity and speed as before.
Then it's off to work like a runaway train
My routine resumes, going to work like a runaway train.
Drivin' them nails, draggin' my tail
I continue to work hard, feeling tired from the physical labor.
It don't take much to follow my trail, follow my trail
My routine is easily traceable, as it doesn't take much to follow my trail.
Back and forth in a game of pickle
Similar to a game of pickle, I move back and forth in an uncertain situation.
I ain't nothing but the monkey in the middle
Reiteration that I perceive myself as the monkey in the middle, lacking full control over my circumstances.
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