Got a monkey in my brain, thrives on confusion
He really knows just how to spoil my day 'n fill it with illusion
The little monkey in my mind, he keeps a long long list
Of every failure in my book. I guess he can't resist.

CHORUS: Got a monkey in my head
Who don't beleive a word that's said
Who's never satisfied 'less I'm blue
He isn't me 'n he sure ain't you
He's just a monkey, he don't know squat
A silly little monkey who just likes to hear himself talk
'N talk 'n talk 'n talk

Got a monkey in my brain leaves me shy 'n scared
So if I ever act insane, well, you gotta kow he's there
Whisperin' things like, "It won't work out"
Just tryin' to get in between us

CHORUS: Got a monkey in my head
Who's never proved a thing he's said
Who's never ever left me feelin' smart
Who finds it fun to mess around with my heart 
But he's a monkey, he don't know squat
A silly little monkey who just likes to hear himself talk
'N talk 'n talk 'n talk

I try to reason with him just 'bout all the time
Well, he ignores me, he just won't let the day be mine. 

CHORUS: Got a monkey in my head
Won't beleive a word you've said
Who's never ever even held a clue
But now he's toast 'cause I choose you 
Over a monkey who don't know squat
A silly little monkey who just likes to hear himself talk
'N talk 'n talk 'n talk

Got a monkey in my brain, thrives on confusion
He really knows just how to spoil my day, but I mind the intrusion.