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You say the monkey is unclean
You say the monkey is obscene
I've seen the monkey and his deeds
I tell you brother, set him free
You paint it white, I'll paint it black
I'll be the monkey on your back
You claim the monkey made you fall
You claim the monkey shaved your balls
I dig the monkey and his scene
I met that mother in a dream

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black_cow_of_death On Jan 26, 2002

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2002-01-26 15:14:51

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by I have eyes

21y ago

I was frequently shaved against my will by mr. JACKSONS Monkey!!!

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by in the eyes of hank

21y ago

wot did bubbles shave? ur balls?

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by rhcprox

21y ago

hmmm....this song is such a HOOT!! wow im glad u got shaved...

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