Monsters
All Time Low Lyrics
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Why do we sleep when we want to hide?
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Another day, 'nother headache in this hangover hotel
Gettin' used to the rhythm, yeah, I know this beat too well
Tunnel visions got me feeling, like you're the only one I see
But I know what's missing, where I'm swimmin'
I'm wondering why do all the monsters come out at night?
Why do we sleep when we want to hide?
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Why am I a sucker for all your lies?
Strung out like laundry on every line
Why do I come back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
I'm addicted to the way you hurt, the way you contradict me
I swear everything look worse at night, I think I'm overthinking
I don't care who I might hurt along the way, I'm fuckin' sinking
Into every word, I don't care if you lyin' when I'm drinking
So, tell me pretty lies, look me in my face
Tell me that you love me, even if it's fake
You can lead me on and leave these questions in my sheets
I'm under it, I made my bed and I'm still wonderin'
I'm wondering why do all the monsters come out at night?
Why do we sleep when we want to hide?
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Why am I a sucker for all your lies?
Strung out like laundry on every line
Why do I come back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Thinkin' about you, you're in my head
Even without you, I still feel dead
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Dead, thinking about you, you're in my head
Even without you, I still feel dead
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
I'm wondering why do all the monsters come out at night?
Why do we sleep when we want to hide? (Hide)
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Why am I a sucker for all your lies?
Strung out like laundry on every line
Why do I come back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life? (Fuck up my life)
Like I don't mind if you fuck up my life
The song "Monsters" by All Time Low is an emotional depiction of a toxic relationship. The lyrics highlight the struggle of being addicted to someone who continuously hurts and contradicts the singer. The opening lines, "Why do all the monsters come out at night? Why do we sleep when we want to hide? Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?" suggests that the singer feels trapped in the relationship and can't escape from it. The repeated lines, "Why am I a sucker for all your lies? Strung out like laundry on every line?" convey the singer's helplessness and desperation for their partner's love, even if it's fake.
The second verse, "I'm addicted to the way you hurt, the way you contradict me," shows that the singer is aware of the toxicity of the relationship but feels powerless to leave. They also admit to overthinking and not caring about who they hurt along the way, emphasizing the state of chaos and confusion they are in. The bridge of the song, "Tell me pretty lies, look me in my face. Tell me that you love me, even if it's fake," highlights how the singer knows their partner is lying to them but still craves their validation.
Overall, "Monsters" is a powerful song that portrays the pain and complexity of being in an unhealthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do all the monsters come out at night?
Why do all the negative thoughts and feelings seem to amplify during nighttime?
Why do we sleep when we want to hide?
Why do we tend to escape from reality by sleeping, instead of facing our problems?
Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Why do I keep going back to you and allowing you to hurt me, even though I know it's not good for me?
Another day, 'nother headache in this hangover hotel
Another day with the same problems, feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of mistakes.
Gettin' used to the rhythm, yeah, I know this beat too well
Feeling complacent with this toxic situation and accepting it as the norm.
Tunnel visions got me feeling, like you're the only one I see
Feeling blinded by the love and attraction towards someone who is causing pain and harm.
But I know what's missing, where I'm swimmin' / In my lonely luxury
Being aware of the emptiness in life and the loneliness that comes with it.
Why am I a sucker for all your lies?
Why do I fall for your deceit and false promises, believing in something that will never happen?
Strung out like laundry on every line
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, as if every mistake is being hung out for everyone to see.
I'm addicted to the way you hurt, the way you contradict me
Feeling an unhealthy addiction towards the pain and conflict in the relationship, which is damaging in the long run.
I swear everything look worse at night, I think I'm overthinking
Feeling overwhelmed by the darkness of the night and the negative emotions that come with it, making every problem seem bigger than it is.
So, tell me pretty lies, look me in my face / Tell me that you love me, even if it's fake
Asking for fake reassurances and love, even though it's not genuine or real.
Thinkin' about you, you're in my head / Even without you, I still feel dead
Being unable to move on from the relationship and feeling empty and lifeless without the presence of the other person.
Why do I come back to you, like I don't mind if you fuck up my life?
Questioning the reason behind the consistent return to a toxic and damaging relationship, despite knowing the negative consequences it brings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Gaskarth, Andrew Goldstein, Jack Barakat, Kevin Fisher, Matthew Musto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@air2civ
This lyric vid feels like a Don't Panic album lyric vibes but it's 8yrs later.
@sarahmachane2288
air2civ wait. It was 8 years ago?
@patataroja8307
Ikr! I feel the same
@air2civ
@@sarahmachane2288 ah yeah it was released 2012, while the dontt panic! It's longer now was 2013. :)
@cinesis
8 years already? how old am I? what is time? halp
@doddles4049
As if it was eight years ago....
@finnparker9280
OKAY BUT WHY DOES THIS SONG SLAP SO HARD
@shumad431
God ikr
@thatwaygaming8679
Because it captures the feelings of those songs we listened to in high school, those songs that just got us. And at the same time it's not a damn copy.
@MissAJ-here
I swear the view count is going up just from me 😂😂