Monkey Off My Back….

(Yeah) -
you came thru my window,
shining like the sun.
sugaring the bitter taste –
you feed to everyone..
I’ve been climbing mountains ,
Carrying your pack…
(I can’t) forget this poison -
(get this) monkey off my back!!

(Yeah) you got friends around you, babe
(But you’re) -Sleepin’ with your gun.
One more kiss before I rip this -
monkey off my back

I went far to find you (out),
I learned my lesson well.
Everybody wants you,
(they can) take your spirit hell.
You can follow white lines -
(and) you can feel the prick.
You got it made in your own parade
‘til someone cuts your fix.

(Yeah) you got friends around you, babe
(But you’re) -Sleepin’ with your gun.
One more kiss before I rip this -
monkey off my back.

(you) gave me bloodied diamonds,
(and) let the dogs all loose to track…
money from your poker face..
dealt from the bottom stack.
Don’t crawl into my window –
Your sun has turned to black.
(I can’t) forget this poison -
(get this) monkey off my back!!

Lyrics: Rhonda Smith
Music: Pat Brooks