The song "Musical Monkey" by Guttermouth is a satirical take on the self-proclaimed music experts and critics within the punk scene. The lyrics describe the narrator as someone who has a fanzine (a self-published magazine) and claims to know everything about every band. They portray themselves as a punk purist, having turned punk two years prior and considering themselves DIY (do-it-yourself) in their approach. The narrator brags about their ability to call out bands as sellouts and spread convenient lies about them. They mention having a lot of staples, implying that they have many issues of their fanzine. The song also criticizes exclusion from shows, suggesting that the narrator feels left out because they weren't included on the guest list. The lyrics further mock major record labels, except for Bad Religion, whom the narrator appears to be a fan of. They mention having a sticker of Bad Religion on their truck that they can't remove. The narrator claims to have their own agenda and writes their own rules, suggesting a sense of superiority and self-importance. The song continues with the narrator discussing their practices of using their mom's cash and being deceitful. They imply that their stories may have holes and they are willing to rip off bands to support their own label. They believe they are liberating the punk scene through their actions, claiming it to be part of their master plan. The final lines of the song criticize the narrator's own credibility. They imply that if something is written in their fanzine, it must be true, even though others accuse them of constant lying. They call someone an asshole and mention a band being on ludes (a type of sedative drug). Finally, they liken their fanzine to the sensationalistic Weekly World News tabloid, implying that their publication may not always be reliable or trustworthy. Overall, "Musical Monkey" primarily focuses on satirizing the self-proclaimed experts and critics within the punk scene, showcasing their arrogances, hypocrisy, and questionable ethical practices.
