Pop, Funk, Rock and loads of fun with a deeper message snuggled into the lyrics.
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funk
dave matthews
Story behind the song
The title track of the Funky SNAFU album.
I have used the term "funky SNAFU" for years to describe any type of predicament I've found myself in. One day I was contemplating the political situation in the country and realized that Funky SNAFU expressed exactly where we are, thanks to a bunch of jackasses in government.
I needed something to rhyme with "funky" and of course, "monkey" came to mind. This led me to think about the politicians and corporate insiders as a bunch of monkeys running the zoo. The rest of the lyrics flowed naturally from this analogy.
Musically, I had some tropic concepts that blended with funk, and after watching a Dave Matthews live concert I had inspiration for the break/jam. Listen carefully and you'll even hear a simple baritone saxophone working with the bass in that section.
Lyrics
Funky Snafu – That we’re all in cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu –What a monkey see a monkey will do
Funky Snafu – We’re all funked up cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – I hate you and your simian crew!
Sitting in the cage begging for a hand out
Screamin’ out with rage they begin to shout out
Give them somethin’ to eat and they’ll turn around and show their ass
And then throw their sh** up against the glass
Funky Snafu – That we’re all in cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – Stupid damn monkeys are runnin’ the zoo
Funky Snafu – We’re all funked up cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – Watch the silly monkeys as they play with poo
They find a another monkey prettier than the rest
And dress him up in his Sunday best
They give him a crown and a golden ring
And gaily announce a brand new monkey’s King
Funky Snafu – That we’re all in cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – Don’t sing too proud you’re a monkey too
Funky Snafu – The country’s funked up cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – Monkeys on parade in red white and blue
Funky Snafu – That we’re all in cuz of monkeys like you
Funky Snafu – What king monkey say little monkeys will do
Donkeys and monkeys are running the zoo!
Rinos and monkeys are running the zoo!
Donkeys and monkeys are running the zoo!
Rinos and monkeys are running the zoo!
I’d think you know you’re a monkey too!