Monkey Suit
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
You think that you might find
In a bullet-riddled stolen car
On a back road in the pines
If it's round just like a medal
On a tired old man of war
Or hidden like that Burma Star
In my dad's bottom drawer
Look at you in your monkey suit
Driving south, nothing left to prove
You come back here in your cowboy boots
Dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Every pose you strike, every frame they shoot
Shows you dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Build your ladder to the moon
Beat on that sacred drum
Trample on the hands of those
That cling to every rung
Every seed you crush beneath
Like stone ground in a mill
You never drew a decent breath
But you're just dressed to kill
Look at you in your monkey suit
Driving south, nothing left to prove
You come back here in your cowboy boots
Dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Every pose you strike, every frame they shoot
Shows you dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Look at you in your monkey suit
Driving south, nothing left to prove
You come back here in your cowboy boots
Dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Every pose you strike, every frame they shoot
Shows you dressed to kill in your monkey suit
Monkey Suit
Elton John's "Monkey Suit" stands as a defining track from his 1970 album "Madman Across the Water," capturing the flamboyant and often self-deprecating spirit of his early rock era. The song features the iconic vocal interplay between John and his frequent collaborator Bernie Taupin, blending pop sensibilities with a distinct theatrical flair that became central to his public persona. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the recording showcases the band's dynamic energy and solidified John's reputation as a pioneer of the glam rock movement. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy melody and the vivid imagery of the title, which has become synonymous with the artist's larger-than-life stage presence and enduring legacy in popular music.