I'm chained to the wall.
I have nothin' at all.
And my eyes look into the sunset thinkin' of better things to do,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
The days go so slow.
I don't have no friends.
Except all these people who want me to do tricks for them,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
And it could happen to you.
You could be in my place.
No it wasn't always like this,
But I never saw it comin'.
I'm so alone,
But this is my home.
And the bars that surround me keep me from knowin' any better,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
Throw me a peanut.
Laugh and make jokes.
But I've had enough of peanuts and I'm ready to choke,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
You come to look at me.
You seem so amused.
But things would look different
If you were in my shoes.
I know its my fault,
But I want out.
And when I cry out nobody seems to understand,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
You say I'm cute.
You don't know how much that hurts.
You don't know how it feels to live in your own dirt,
Like a monkey in a zoo.
And it could happen to you.
You could be in my place.
Don't let yourself slip.
Don't keep egg on your face.
I used to be happy.
I can't remember those days.
But I sold my freedom for free room and board,
Like a monkey in a zoo.