Monkey
George Michael
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Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always giving into it Do you love your monkey or do you love me? Why can't you do it? Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey? (Monkey, monkey, monkey, yeah, y-yeah) Oh, I count to ten But I don't know how, and I don't know when to open my eyes Baby, if you kiss me again Like you did just now, like you did just then (then, then, then) Just, just, just (do it again) I've had the rest Now it's time I had the best So you tell me that you won't do anymore Well, I'd write your heart a letter But I think you know me better If I keep on asking baby, maybe I'll get what I'm asking for Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always giving in to it Do you love your monkey or do you love me? Why can't you do it? Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey? (Monkey, with a monkey, monkey, yeah, y-yeah) Oh, I hate your friends But I don't know how and I don't know when to open your eyes Yes, your monkey's back again Do you want him now like you did back then? (back then, back then) (D-do it again) I tried my best but your head is such a mess So I guess that I don't want you anymore Well you say you care about me, that you just can't do without me But you keep on dancin' baby 'til that monkey has you on the floor Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always giving into it Do you love the monkey or do you love me? Why can't you do it? Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey? (Monkey, with a monkey, monkey, yeah, y-yeah) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-m-m-m-monkey) Don't look now, there's a monkey on your back Don't look now there's a monkey on you Don't look now there's a monkey on your back Don't look now there's a monkey on you So you tell me that you won't do anymore If I keep on askin' baby, maybe I'll get what I'm askin' for Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always giving into it Do you love the monkey or do you love me? Why can't you do it? Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey? (Monkey, with a monkey, monkey, yeah, y-yeah) Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always giving into it Do you love the monkey or do you love me? Why can't you do it? Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey? (Monkey, with a monkey, monkey, yeah, y-yeah) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-monkey) (Monkey, monkey-m-m-m-monkey)
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Written by: George Michael
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release- "Monkey" is a single by British singer-songwriter George Michael, released on 3 July 1987.
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Album- The song comes from George Michael's iconic debut solo album, "Faith".
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Billboard Rankings- "Monkey" became George Michael's eighth number one hit in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, making him the first British artist to achieve four number one singles from the same album in the United States.
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Chart Performance- In addition to its success in the US, "Monkey" also reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, and Michael's home country, the UK.
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Music Genre- "Monkey" is considered to be part pop, part funk, echoing the broader stylistic range found in the Faith album.
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Music Video- The music video for "Monkey" showcased a more playful and casual side of George Michael, a departure from his often more serious public image.
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Remix- The song was remixed by famed record producer and remixer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for its release as a single.
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Lyrical Theme- "Monkey" addresses a lover's drug addiction and captures the frustration and helplessness felt by those trying to help addicts.
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Awards and Nominations- Although it didn't win any awards, "Monkey" played a significant role in elevating the status of the Faith album, which won a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1989.
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Legacy- Despite being one of Michael's more commercially successful songs, "Monkey" was rarely performed live in later years, possibly due to the personal and intense subject matter of the lyrics.
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Reception- Critics have referred to "Monkey" as one of George Michael's underrated gems, lauded for its quality production and infectious chorus.
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Cover Versions- Although not as widely covered as some of George Michael's other songs, "Monkey" was performed live by British rock band Bush during their "Sixteen Stone" tour.
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