Like a Monkey in a Zoo

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 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 cant remember those days.

But I sold my freedom

For free room and board,

Like a monkey in a zoo.