Monkey
Chasing Shadows: A Tale of Yearning and Whimsy
Lyrics
She wants to go where the tide is low
Expresses a desire to be where the tide is low, suggesting a preference for simplicity or a peaceful environment.
And she wants to skip rocks
Desires to engage in the simple pleasure of skipping rocks, indicating a longing for uncomplicated activities.
And play shadow games all day long
Wants to play shadow games all day long, possibly symbolizing a desire for playfulness and carefree moments.
She wants to see the monkey do the tricks
Expresses a desire to witness a monkey performing tricks, possibly symbolizing a wish for amusement or entertainment.
And she sings, sings with the natives
Singing with the natives suggests a desire for connection or harmony with the environment or people.
Put your hands on the monkey
These lines suggest a warning or advice to be cautious with money, using the metaphor of putting hands on the monkey and running away from financial troubles.
Take your hands off the money
-Put your hands on the monkey
-Run as fast as you can
-'Cause we can't make promises
Highlighting the difficulty in making promises given the current challenging state or circumstances.
In the state that we're in, that we're in
-Sometimes she sits with the lights off
Describes a moment of solitude where the person closes up like a flower in frigid weather, possibly indicating vulnerability or introspection.
And she closes like a flower in frigid weather
-Well, she's run out of dimes
Suggests financial constraints but anticipates a positive change, emphasizing a hopeful outlook or belief in a fortunate turn of events.
But she's bound for a lucky streak
-She's run out of dimes
-But she's bound for a lucky streak
-Put your hands on the monkey
Reiterates the caution regarding money and promises, emphasizing the challenging state of affairs.
Take your hands off the money
-Put your hands on the monkey
-Run as fast as you can
-'Cause we can't make promises
-In the state that we're in, state that we're in
-She wants to giggle like the girls in the schoolyard
Describes a desire to exhibit childlike joy (giggling) and transform like a Japanese tattoo while dealing with persistent intrusive thoughts or imaginary cameras.
She wants to turn into a Japanese tattoo
-She wants to stop the imaginary movie cameras in her head
-'Cause they follow her wherever she goes
-In the state, in the state
Repeats the notion of being in a challenging state, possibly referring to emotional or mental turmoil.
In the state that we're in
-Put your hands on the monkey
Repetition of the advice to handle money carefully and the reminder of the difficulty in making promises given the current state of affairs.
Take your hands off the money
-Put your hands on the monkey
-Run as fast as you can
-'Cause we can't make promises
-Put your hands on the monkey
-Take your hands off the money
-Put your hands on the monkey
-Run as fast as you can
-'Cause we can't make promises
-In the state that we're in
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