Monkey in the Middle

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 a monkey in the middle of a tug of war
Don't let em wear you out
Blood is thick
It's just simple math
They each pull an arm
You get torn in half
You get half of sister
A quarter of your momma'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 a 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
Your momma'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
He called 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