the monkey cage

why don’t you leave that monkey cage?
I say, “come out and have a beer”.
you say, “not on a school night”.
to which I reply ,“school’s forever, this beer’s for tonight”

do they make soldiers in heaven?
all that armor, all those bullets, so much training
what is it that you’re ready for if not death?

why don’t you leave that monkey cage?
I say, “we’ve got all night”.
you say, “I don’t have the time”.
to which I reply, “will you have enough time
when you’re dead?”

do pretty women lie?
those long, smooth legs
such lovely hair with a silky sheen
eyes like diamonds, sparkling
lips so kissable you could taste them a mile away
what are you good for besides breaking hearts?

why don’t you get out of that monkey cage?
you say, “I’m heartbroken”.
I say, “better broken than empty”
you say ,“well, I feel empty tonight”
to which I reply, “you’re full of it!”

why don’t you get out of that monkey cage?
you say, “I’m scared”
I say, “that’s good, it means you’re alive”
you ask, “what if I fail?”
I answer, “what if you never leave that monkey cage?”