Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? Always givin' 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) With a monkey? (monkey) Oh I count to ten But I don't know how and I don't know when To open my eyes If you kiss me again Like you did just now, like you did just then (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 askin' baby, maybe I'll get what I'm askin' for (Chorus) Oh I hate your friends But I don't know how and I don't know when To open your eyes Yes the monkey's back again Do you want him now like you did back then? (don't 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 (Chorus) (Monkey, monkey...) Don't look now There's a monkey on your back Don't look now There's a monkey on you (x2) So you tell me that you won't do anymore Keep on askin' baby, maybe I'll get what I'm askin' for (Chorus x2) (Monkey, monkey...)