Monkey In A Zoo – Daniel Johnston – letras

I’m chained to the wall.I have nothin’ at all.And my eyes look into the sunsetThinkin’ 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 peopleWho 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 meKeep me from knowin’ any better,Like a monkey in a zoo.Throw me a peanut.Laugh and make jokes.But I’ve had enough peanutsAnd I’m ready to choke,Like a monkey in a zooYou come to look at me.You seem so amused.But things would look differentIf you were in my shoes.I know its my fault,But I want out.And when I cry outNobody seems to understand,Like a monkey in a zooYou say I’m cute.You don’t know how much that hurts.You don’t know how it feelsTo live in your own dirt,Like a monkey in a zooAnd 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 cant remember those days.But I sold my freedomFor free room and board,Like a monkey in a zoo.