Don't think I've slept a wink in days My world just fades into a haze This lifes too much, I just can't stand What can I do? I'm just a man Sister says you're a mess, what' Papa says discipline that's what you lack Gotta monkey on your back Monkey on your back, monkey on your back, monkey Clarity's the bottom of a glass Some pills and toke a little grass Ain't no problem helps me cope Hey fool that's why they call it dope Mama says lost your way, please come back Gotta monkey on your back Brother says attitudes way off tack Gotta monkey on your back Monkey on your back, monkey on your back, monkey Escape is just a state of mind Care what you wish in case you find Grace under pressure need a smoke Lose self control and you're the joke Friends say what the hell, need you find Gotta monkey on your back Boss says times are hard take up the slack Gotta monkey on your back Monkey on your back, monkey on your back Monkey on your back, monkey on your back Monkey on your back, monkey on your back Monkey on your back