Monkeys

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Musical Accompaniment:

Incubus - Dig

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Mine was black and gruesome

Its fur a dirty mess

I’d quite gotten the impression

It was bigger than the rest

I’ve no idea just how long

The bastard avoided my detection

I couldn’t see him in the mirror

For I no longer cast reflection

Its weight had drug me down

Its words led me astray

It had been feeding on my sorrow

Like a glutton at a buffet

For all I know it could’ve just been

All I need was the distraction

But just like Jagger, I was on a losing streak

And couldn’t find any satisfaction

So I looked to you, my friends

I knew you’d never let me down

You gave me hope where there was none

And made a smile out of my frown

To each of you I owe so much

You picked me up and made me see

Put me back on track and helped me

Replace the alcohol with endorphins

Now I’m my old self again

I’ve regained my confidence and composure

So look to me if ever you need help

And I’ll get that monkey off your shoulder