Tones originally wrote the song using the word instead of "dance," as she was a singer. She eventually changed it to "dance" to make the song feel more universal and upbeat for listeners, even though the underlying message remained a commentary on how audiences consume live entertainment. Tones and I - Dance Monkey (Lyrics)
: The line "And when you’re done, I’ll make you do it all again" describes the exhaustion of finishing a set only for new people to arrive and demand she start over immediately. Changing the Words Tones and I - Dance Monkey (Lyrics)
Watch the official lyric video for "Dance Monkey" to catch every word of the catchy hit: Tones and I - Dance Monkey (Lyrics) Royal Music YouTube• Jun 6, 2020 Tones originally wrote the song using the word
"Dance Monkey" by is actually based on the artist's real-life experience as a street performer in Byron Bay, Australia. The Real Story Behind the Song Changing the Words Watch the official lyric video