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My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by wearsandtrends1: 7:06pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
My life Well that grass to Grace and the to Grass Again! When my Pman found out 3 years ago and i heard through the grape vine his remark was 'i got a monkey on my back' Following me wherever. Bear in mind i am the only one in my generarion exposed to physcotics What did pops mean by i got a monkey on my back |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Shellsploit: 7:09pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Wait, lemme quickly swallow my guava seeds before i comment! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by illicit(m): 7:30pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
He means u have gone bananas That's monkeys food 3 Likes |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by gasparpisciotta: 7:52pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Meaning you need to rid yourself of some issues perhaps personal or general. 1 Like |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Generalwoodz(m): 7:28am On Aug 26, 2021 |
Your dad sees what others can't see. |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by aieromon(m): 7:42am On Aug 26, 2021 |
wearsandtrends1: It's an idiomatic expression to have a serious problem that is making your life difficult or unpleasant https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/have-a-monkey-on-your-back 2 Likes |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by FatherCHRISTMAS: 9:58am On Aug 26, 2021 |
He means you have some habit you should do away with. The monkey is more symbolic than the impression you have that it's a spiritual monkey |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Nobody: 11:20am On Aug 26, 2021 |
its just an idiomatic expression that means having an addiction one can not control. Let's say, finding it difficult to withdraw from drug addiction. Nothing spiritual about the statement. You too try and break the habit for good. Maybe see a psychiatrist. |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by sunshineV(f): 12:31pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Mercychen:it means to have a problem thats uneasy to solve or get rid of 1 Like |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Nobody: 12:45pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
sunshineV: It majorly has to do with addictions or bad habits one finds difficult to break free from. |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by stainlessnature: 2:11pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Having a monkey on your back means........... carrying a problem or issue that is not meant to be yours in the first place, and you being opportune to do away with that problem/issue rather, you prefer to carry it all by yourself 1 Like |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Cyphar(m): 2:27pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
When a monkey stays on your back, it is difficult to let go, even if you beat it with a stick. I guess you dad is trying to say that the problem is now part of you 1 Like |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Maverickking1(m): 3:00pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Generalwoodz: Don’t be so dramatic. He probably has a lot of baggage/issues he doesn’t want to confront: |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Maverickking1(m): 3:00pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Generalwoodz: Don’t be so dramatic. He probably has a lot of baggage/issues he doesn’t want to confront. |
Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by Shellsploit: 4:21pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
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Re: My Dad Said I Have a Monkey On My Back by khadaffi(m): 6:47pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
You better see a psychiatrist before that monkey turns to an antelope and a lion use you for breakfast. 1 Like |
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