Story Behind The Song
The story takes place in Punta Mona, in Costa Rica near Panama, where a permaculture plantation is located. Super Mono (Mono means monkey in Spanish) is the leader of the Capuchin monkeys and is always around.
Song Description
In the forest of Costa Rica, there's a White-faced Capuchin monkey called Super Mono. He plays in the forest while the folks work in the garden. The song is all about him.
| Song Length |
3:09 |
Genre |
Latin - Tropical |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Charming |
Subject |
Wild Animals, Plants, Forest |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Super Mono Monkey Man
Tico Chico Costa Rican
Flying through the canopy
T'row banana down to me.
Chorus: Oh Super Mono Man!
Hey Super Mono Man.
Oh Super Mono Man!
Hey Super Mono Man.
Workin' in the taro patch
I spy him sitting on the thatch
Lazin’ in the tropic breeze.
Pickin' at him tiny fleas.
Bridge:
Him so wise! Watch for danger from th’ skies
Him so neat! Floss his teeth wit’ hand and feet!
Him so sly! Stealing my banana pie!
Him so sweet! Swingin’ to Calypso beat!
Fruit trees shadin' all the ground
Chickens scratchin' all around
Watermelon in the sun
Plenty food for everyone.
Chorus
I call to cousin Mono Man
Share my garden with the clan
Share the forest you & me
Are we not one family?
Bridge
First Verse again
then chorus