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Monkeys in the Zoo

from Mark's Yard by Secret Emchy Society

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One of my first times touring up on Vancouver Island I met Dave Lang (of Dave Lang and the Insolent Rabble). I had played a music festival up there, and then the traditional after fest Hootenanny show at Logan’s, and then it was to the Chinatown loft for some after-show fun. My pal J was insistent that Dave play ‘that song’ for me. So in a smoke filled room, when I’d had far too much wine, Dave kicked off a slowly magical performance of this song. We’ve been friends ever since, and this little charmer is one of the best songs I think I’ve ever heard. I had a crush on the song from the moment I heard it and that’s never changed. A special treat - Dave Lang sings back up on this one too. If that’s not a blessing I don’t know what is.

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Monkeys in the Zoo
By Dave Lang

When I don’t have nothing to say
I think of my sister she’s 8
And she’s all i need to be shocking
When I don’t have nothing to do
I think about calling you
Because anything’s better than nothing

CHORUS
But I’m not drunk I’m just stupid
Won’t you tell me that you’re stupid too
We can go be boring together
And eat our own shit just like monkeys in the zoo

When i don’t feel like getting up
I just push you out of bed
And pretend that i’m still sleeping
When i don’t feel like talking on the street i just look the other way
And pretend i didn’t see you

CHORUS

bridge
I eat the same food everyday
I wear the same clothes everyday
I read the same books everyday
And all my songs have e minor bridges

When i’m with people smarter than me
i say things that are confusing and act like they should understand
When i’ve been sittin round playing some of my dumb songs
And i’ve been going on for way too long
I usually go on for a couple more hours

CHORUS

When I don’t have nothing to say
I think of my sister she’s 8
And she’s all i need to be shocking

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from Mark's Yard, released November 14, 2018
written by Dave Lang

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Secret Emchy Society Oakland, California

"One could describe Emch as if Nick Cave had grown up in Bakersfield with a dynamic swagger that could part the Red Sea." - NoDepression

The Secret Emchy Society plays foot stompin' heart breakin' California country tunes for gay cowboys, queer witches, and all kinds of cowfolks.
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