Monster
About Monsters Lyrics
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Watching the world fall 'till everything just tears apart
Being quiet sitting still - waiting for a monster to attack us
One for each of us, they're drinking our trust
Feel my pulse throb in my veins as I spot the monster looking at me
But I won't be down, I'm fighting for my crown
I'm waiting for my time
Here we are now standing in the front row
Watching the world fall 'till everything just tears apart
Waiting for a sign to move forward, to defeat
Everyone against us and we're ready to fight
Day two sitting here - waiting for a monster, get to know it
Time to make new scars, crashing prison bars
And I'm so petrified - just waiting for a monster to command us
But I won't be down, I'm fighting for my crown
It's day three - still here
Pretending that the monster can be conquered
But this is no game, not nearly the same
This is life and this is me
I am not defined by who you want to be
I hold my breath - it's time for the next step
Here we are now standing in the front row
Watching the world fall 'till everything just tears apart
Waiting for a sign to move forward, to defeat
Everyone against us and we're ready to fight
Yeah
We're ready to fight
We're ready to fight
Here we are now standing in the front row
Our world just fell apart - now it's time for a new start
Here we are now standing in the front row
Watching the world fall 'till everything just tears apart
Waiting for a sign to move forward, to defeat
Everyone against us and we're ready to fight
Everyone against us, yes we're ready to fight
We're ready to fight
The song “Monster” by About Monsters is a fierce and intense battle cry of a song that addresses the fear of facing monsters that are lurking just around the corner. The lyrics convey powerful messages about facing fear and not letting it consume you, while also taking an honest look at how daunting it can be to confront our own monsters. In the first verse, the singer describes standing in the front row, watching the world fall apart as they wait for monsters to attack. The fear is palpable, with the singer describing their pulse throb in their veins as they spot a monster looking at them. But despite the fear, the singer is determined to fight for their crown and wait for their time.
The second verse continues the theme of waiting for monsters, but this time the singer is waiting to get to know their monster and make new scars, crashing prison bars. The fear is still present, but the singer is trying to take control and command their monster rather than letting it command them. The bridge takes a defiant tone, with the singer declaring that this is life and this is who they are. They won’t be defined by others and are ready to take the next step and fight.
Overall, “Monster” is a song about facing fear head-on and not backing down in the face of adversity. It speaks to the courage it takes to confront our personal demons, while also acknowledging how daunting that task can be.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are now standing in the front row
We're at the front lines of a situation, ready to face whatever comes our way.
Watching the world fall 'till everything just tears apart
Observing chaos and destruction unfold around us until everything crumbles.
Waiting for a sign to move forward, to defeat
We're seeking a signal or a chance to progress, to overcome our obstacles.
Everyone against us and we're ready to fight
Despite facing opposition from all sides, we're prepared to engage in combat.
Being quiet sitting still - waiting for a monster to attack us
We're tense and poised, hoping to catch an enemy off-guard.
One for each of us, they're drinking our trust
Each adversary consumes our faith and loyalty, one by one.
Feel my pulse throb in my veins as I spot the monster looking at me
My heart races as I detect an opponent focusing on me.
But I won't be down, I'm fighting for my crown
I refuse to stay defeated and am determined to succeed.
It's day three - still here
Even after several days of facing hardships and danger, we're still standing strong.
Pretending that the monster can be conquered
We're putting up a facade of bravery, pretending that we can conquer our foes.
But this is no game, not nearly the same
This is not a mere game--the stakes are much higher, and we're taking it seriously.
This is life and this is me
This is our reality, and we're facing it head-on, embracing who we are.
I am not defined by who you want to be
We're not defined by others' expectations or desires for us, but by our own actions and beliefs.
I hold my breath - it's time for the next step
We're preparing ourselves for the next challenge, taking a deep breath before moving forward.
Our world just fell apart - now it's time for a new start
The world as we knew it has crumbled, and it's time to start anew and rebuild.
Yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and affirmation, signaling our readiness to fight.
We're ready to fight
We're fully prepared and eager to engage in combat and emerge victorious.
Everyone against us, yes we're ready to fight
Despite facing overwhelming opposition, we're more than ready to confront our adversaries.
Writer(s): Madeleine Wiebe
Contributed by David L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.