"Monkey In The Middle" lyrics

Take a breath and hold it in
The sun just slipped and went a little dim
You'll have to go for a little while
So let me make a memory of your little smile

Slow it down, take in the view
The cops were called and they'll be here soon
Hold my hand before they turn the dial
Later alligator after a while crocodile

Don't let em wear you out
Don't let em wear you out
Like the monkey in the middle of a tug of war
Don't let em wear you out

Blood is thick, its just simple math
They each pull an arm, you get torn in half
You get a half a sister, a quarter of your mama's time
And your whole life feels just like a little crime

Don't let em wear you out
Don't let em wear you out
Like the monkey in the middle of a tug of war
Don't let em wear you out

Don't let em wear you out
Don't let em wear you out
You're mommy's just sick and your daddy's proud
Don't let em wear you out

And they'll be wreckage
From this tidal wave
That I'll help you sift through

Take a breath, take in the view
You call the cops again and they'll be here soon
You'll have to go a couple more lonely miles
Later alligator after a while crocodile

Don't let em wear you out
Don't let em wear you out
Your mom and dad are fumbling to find the light
Don't let em wear you out

Don't let em wear you out
Don't let em wear you out
Your mom and dad are fumbling to find the light
Don't let em wear you out