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Artist/Band: Animal Collective
Lyrics for Song: Monkey Riches
Lyrics for Album: Centipede Hz [2012]



Lately I need a better plan

I want to get my knees out in the dirt with my hands

'Cause I have been a cerebral spouse

Now my head wants to go into the emerald house



And I want to look out

I don't want to bail out

And I want to help out

I don't want to nod out



I don't want to knock you down



But why am I still looking for a golden age?

You tell me that I ought to have a golden wage

Every time I look up at that blurry sun

All I think about are bodies floating up

Everybody ought to get that special glance

Why does dawn leave everybody home with chance?

It makes me wonder how I even wrote this song

Does this not occur to almost everyone?



It makes a monkey wretch

It makes a monkey rich

[repeat]



Lately I want to be in my heart

But where exactly is my heart and where does it start?

I don't want that Tylenol

Can I sing and make waves without crushing clams?

I can help the little things but I have big plans

I don't want that Tylenol



And I want to look out

I don't want to bail out

And I want to help out

I don't want to nod out



I don't want to knock you down



But why am I still looking for a golden age?

You tell me that I ought to have a golden wage

Every time I look up at that blurry sun

All I think about are spirits floating up

Everybody ought to get that special glance

Why does dawn leave everybody home with chance?

It makes me wonder how I even wrote this song

Does this not occur to almost everyone?



It makes a monkey wretch

It makes a monkey rich

[repeat]


Monkey Riches

Monkey Riches stands as a standout track from Animal Collective's 2012 album, Centipede Hz. The recording captures the group's signature experimental approach, blending psychedelic textures with driving rhythms that define their mid-career evolution. Emerging during a period where the band explored more structured compositions alongside their usual avant-garde tendencies, the song reflects a matured sound that balances chaotic energy with melodic cohesion. As part of a celebrated discography ranging from early lo-fi experiments to later electronic-infused works, this piece highlights the collective's ability to create immersive sonic landscapes. The track remains a notable example of their innovative songwriting, contributing to an album widely recognized for its dynamic range and emotional depth within the indie and experimental rock genres.


Album Lyrics: Centipede Hz [2012]


Animal Collective
"Centipede Hz [2012]"


1. Amanita
2. Applesauce
3. Father Time
4. Mercury Man
5. Monkey Riches
6. Moonjock
7. New Town Burnout
8. Pulleys
9. Rosie Oh
10. Today's Supernatural
11. Wide Eyed