Text: Three little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”Two little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”One little monkey jumping on the bed
He fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said
“Put those monkeys right to bed!”

Context: PS grew up in Las Vegas, NV with an older brother and a twin sister. He remembers his mom and dad singing this song to him when it was time to go to bed. Often, he and his siblings would be jumping on the bed and take turns jumping off of the bed into their parents arms before eventually being sent to bed. He thinks it was a tactic his parents used to tire him and his siblings out before bed so that they would sleep better.

Analysis: I believe that this tale, told in song form, is used as a cautionary tale for children about the dangers of being rambunctious. Often, little kids have the urge to jump and play on their beds, which is potentially dangerous, and this song serves as a fun way of reminding children that foolish actions have repercussions (injury). I believe it is also used a way to wrangle and tire kids out so that they are more likely to sleep throughout the night.