Like A Monkey In A Zoo - Daniel Johnston

I’m chained to the wall

I’m nothing at all

And my eyes look into the sunset thinking 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

Oh, but I never saw it coming

I’m so alone

But this is my home

And the bars that surround me keep me from knowing any better

Like a monkey in a zoo

Throw me a peanut

Laugh and make jokes

But I’ve had enough peanuts and I’m ready to croak

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 it’s 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