Taylor, James - A Junkie's Lament Lyrics
Ricky's been kicking the gong, lickity-split, didn't take too long.
A junkie's sick, a monkey's strong, that's what's wrong.
Well, I guess he's been messing around downtown, so sad to see the man losing ground.
Winding down behind closed doors on all fours.
Even if he seems the same to you, that's a stranger to your door.
Go on, ask him what's he come here for.
Oh my God, a monkey can move a man. Send him to hell and home again.
An empty hand in the afternoon, shooting for the moon.
It's halfway sick and it's halfway stoned. He'd sure like to kick but he's too far gone.
They wind him down with the methadone, he's all on his own.
But baby, don't you throw your love away, I hate to seem unkind.
It's only that I understand the man that the monkey can leave behind,
Oh, La la la la la la la la, oh, la la la la la la la la. La la la, la la la, la la la la.
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Taylor, James A Junkie's Lament Comments
If you been there you know it rings true. If you haven’t, take heed! This song speaks truth.
♥️♥️♥️❤❤❤And you shook that Monkey🐒🐒🐒!!La la la la la la la la.....
Too bad hard drugs ruined a lot of lives and relationships. Shame.
I always thought that was a beautiful, yet poignant song. I would listen to this album LOTS as a young lad!
One of the most honest, terrifying, personal songs he ever shared with us.
My favorite JT song.💔
Perfect conjugation of perfect voice / guitar and chorus. Interpretation and very beautiful arrangements. Luís de Abreu, Lagos, Portugal
Wow. I've heard this guitar and voice all mu life and I still can't wait to hear the next one. Love and Peace JT!