The Three Wise Monkeys
Embracing Denial: The Three Wise Monkeys' Truth
Lyrics
Why do we tell ourselves it's all a lie?
We question why we deceive ourselves.
And that what we're seeing ain't right?
We doubt the accuracy of what we perceive.
We lock ourselves, in rooms with no keys
We confine ourselves intentionally.
We're like the three wise monkeys
We behave akin to the three wise monkeys, ignoring certain truths.
And though we live in denial
Despite living in denial.
And for them, wear a fake smile
We fake happiness for others.
We choose to be aware as we please
We selectively choose what to acknowledge.
We're like the three wise monkeys
We resemble the three wise monkeys in our behavior.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Avoiding acknowledging evil or negativity.
Nothing to see here, nothing to hear here
Ignoring what's happening or being said.
Nothing to say, just look away
Choosing silence and avoidance instead of addressing.
Nothing to see, nothing to hear
Ignoring sights and sounds purposefully.
Nothing to say, just walk away
Opting to walk away from situations.
And when the world, seems on fire
During chaotic times, we maintain a facade of happiness.
We'll keep a smile, no matter how dire
Despite dire circumstances, we keep up appearances.
We refuse to speak, hear or see
We consciously refuse to engage our senses or voice.
We're like the three wise monkeys
Similar to the three wise monkeys, we avoid facing certain truths.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Continuing to ignore evil or negativity.
Nothing to see here, nothing to hear here
Choosing not to perceive or listen.
Nothing to say, just look away
Opting for avoidance over discussion.
Nothing to see, nothing to hear
Intentionally turning away from what's visible or audible.
Nothing to say, just walk away
Deciding to leave situations without speaking.
We don't want to know we're wrong
Avoiding acknowledging our faults or errors.
We don't want to sing a new song
Resisting change and sticking to familiar ways.
We avoid the pain to survive
Choosing to avoid pain for survival.
Forgetting to breathe, forgetting we're alive
Forgetting to live fully due to avoidance.
That's why we tell ourselves it's all a lie
Continuously deceiving ourselves.
And that what we're seeing ain't right
Doubting the accuracy of our perceptions.
We lock ourselves, in rooms with no keys
Voluntarily isolating ourselves.
We're like the three wise monkeys
Acting akin to the three wise monkeys in our behavior.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Refusing to acknowledge negative aspects.
Nothing to see here, nothing to hear here
Ignoring visible or audible events.
Nothing to say, just look away
Choosing avoidance over addressing issues.
Nothing to see, nothing to hear
Deliberately avoiding sights and sounds.
Nothing to say, just walk away
Opting to leave situations without speaking.
Like the three wise monkeys
Resembling the behavior of the three wise monkeys.
Nothing to see here, nothing to hear here
Continuing to ignore what's visible or audible.
Nothing to say here, nothing to fear
Choosing silence over expressing fear.
Like the three wise monkeys
Behaving similarly to the three wise monkeys.
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