The song "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show" by Honey Cone is about a person who is in a troubled relationship. They feel that their partner is acting strange and not showing them genuine love. The protagonist compares love to a play, where everyone has different roles. They believe that to truly be in love, it should be felt in the heart. Despite the problems in the relationship, the protagonist emphasizes that they will not let it stop them from living their life. They acknowledge that there are other people who would be willing to play their partner's role and love them genuinely if their partner is not willing to do so. The song also warns the partner that their success and newfound ego have gone to their head, causing them to want freedom. However, the protagonist reminds them that they are an integral part of their life and their backbone. If the partner no longer wants to be in their life, they are urged to leave before causing further damage to their heart. Overall, "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show" serves as a message of empowerment and resilience. The protagonist refuses to let the troubles in their relationship bring them down and emphasizes that the show must go on, encouraging their partner to either show genuine love or make way for someone who will.
