Monkey business – English Lyrics

• By: Pet Shop Boys
• Album: Hotspot

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Pet Shop Boys' "Monkey Business"! This infectious groove song offers a fantastic way to engage with English through its playful lyrics and catchy disco-funk sound. You'll learn contemporary idioms like "monkey business" in a fun context and pick up expressions related to partying and good times. Its blend of classic synth-pop with modern dance elements makes it a special and energetic track, perfect for expanding your English vocabulary in a lively and memorable way.

[English]

I'm looking for monkey business

(Monkey business)

Just playing around

I'm here on monkey business

(Monkey business)

And look what I found

(Look what I found)

Everybody get on board, I'm back in town

(Monkey business)

And I'm not leaving 'til the last joint has shut down

People tell me I'm a legend round these parts

I start the party and I end up breaking hearts

Bring me margaritas

Champagne and red wine

We're gonna have a party

Where we all cross the line

I'm looking for monkey business

(Monkey business)

Just playing around

(Just playing around)

I'm here on monkey business

(Monkey business)

And look what I found

(Look what I found)

I'm here on funky business

Just playing around

Flew in from the city

Just got into town

Checked into a new place

I can't seem to settle down

I'm looking for monkey business

(Monkey business)

Just playing around

Bring me margaritas

Champagne and red wine

We're gonna have a party

Where we all cross the line

I'm looking for monkey business (Monkey business)

Just playing around (Look what I found)

I'm here on monkey business (Monkey business)

And look what I found (Look what I found)

I'm here on funky business

And look what I found

I'm looking for monkey business (Monkey business)

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm looking for monkey business

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm looking' uses the present continuous tense to indicate an action happening now or in the near future. Here, it emphasizes the ongoing search for 'monkey business'.

• Everybody get on board, I'm back in town

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Everybody get on board' uses the imperative mood to give a direct command or instruction. It encourages everyone to join in.

• I start the party and I end up breaking hearts

  ➔ Present Simple with Future Meaning

  ➔ The phrase 'I start the party' and 'I end up breaking hearts' use the present simple to describe habitual actions or future arrangements. Here, it implies a pattern of behavior.

• Bring me margaritas, Champagne and red wine

  ➔ Imperative Mood with Object

  ➔ The phrase 'Bring me margaritas' uses the imperative mood with an object ('margaritas') to give a direct command. It specifies what is to be brought.

• We're gonna have a party where we all cross the line

  ➔ Going to Future

  ➔ The phrase 'We're gonna have a party' uses 'going to' to express a future plan or intention. It indicates a decision already made.

• I can't seem to settle down

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Can't' for Ability

  ➔ The phrase 'I can't seem to settle down' uses the modal verb 'can't' to express lack of ability or difficulty in doing something. Here, it indicates inability to settle.