Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2006-01-01
- Album Name: Skip, Hop And Wobble
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Monkey Bay” by Jerry Douglas
“Monkey Bay” is a somber and reflective song by Jerry Douglas that reflects on life’s struggles and our ability to cope with them. It reflects on finding peace and serenity in life, even when facing adversity. The song opens with the lines, “Troubled minds in troubled days / Weary souls and scattered ways” which reflects on the uncertainty of life that leads us to having to find strength and courage in order to live our lives to the fullest. The song goes on to talk about the hard times we all face in life, with lyrics such as “We take a bow for the wins and losses / Get up and go in the strong crosses” and “The pews of broken hearts and circles of doubt / That circled us in our moments of pain”.
The chorus of the song is a ray of hope in what can be a bleak struggle, singing “There’s a corner of this world I call my own / It never fails me, no it never goes wrong / It’s where I forge my strength and find my song / The monkey bay”. The lyric references a private paradise of hope and resilience that will help one push forward in life- a place to be able to confront the conflict and difficulty of the world, while also finding peace and solace.
“Monkey Bay” is an inspiring look at how we can push through adversity and find strength, peace, and hope in life, no matter what challenges we face. It’s a reminder that the struggle is inevitable, but we can all find solace and contentment in the strength we take from our own private paradise.