[Verse 1] I got a list as long as Monday, But I’m stuck here starin' at the wall. There’s dishes in the sink and bills to pay, But I’d rather do nothin’ at all. Every time I move, I hear a voice, Sayin', "Boy, you better pick up the slack!" I try to hide, but I can’t escape These monkeys ridin' on my back. [Chorus] Monkeys on my back, won’t give me no slack, Swingin’ from my shoulders, whisperin’, “Get on track!” One’s got a calendar, one’s got a whip, The other’s sayin’, “Buddy, you’re losin’ your grip!” Oh, I’m tryin’ to chill, but they’re startin’ to stack— Too many monkeys on my back! [Verse 2] I said, “I’ll start tomorrow,” three weeks ago, Now I’m knee-deep in good intentions. They got clipboards and megaphones, Holdin’ interventions. My phone keeps ringin’, my boss keeps swingin’, That deadline’s closin' in fast. I’d run away, but wherever I go, Those monkeys just hitch a ride on my past! [Chorus] Monkeys on my back, won’t give me no slack, Tap-dancin’ on my brain like a panic attack! One’s readin’ memos, one’s holdin’ stats, The third’s sayin’, “Face it, man, you’re bad with facts!” Tried to lie down, but they started to yak— Too many monkeys on my back! [Bridge] They don’t care I need a break, Or that my soul is half-awake. They just chant, “You better hustle, No time for naps, no time for cake!” (But I really wanted cake…) [Verse 3] So here I go, I grab a pen, Might even clean that closet too. A monkey claps, another grins, They say, “It’s about time, dude!” But deep inside, I still resist— Procrastination’s my old friend. They might win today, but tomorrow, hey… We’ll start this all again! [Final Chorus] Monkeys on my back, still leadin' the pack, Singin’ motivational threats while I snack. One’s got a schedule, one’s throwin’ shade, The last one’s smilin' like he just got paid. I swear I’ll do it, but then I backtrack— Too many monkeys on my back! [Outro – spoken over a jammin’ riff] “Hey, man… you ever try workin’ with a monkey shoutin’ in your ear?” “Nope… but I got five now. They unionized.”
