The only two consistent members are Jon Snodgrass (guitar, vocals) and Paul Rucker (drums). It is a running joke in the band that their bassists never last long, and this gave rise to the title of their fourth album Who Wants To Play Bass? They have at points included Marko Desantis of Sugarcult and Bad Astronaut and Chad Price of ALL and Drag The River.
After a hiatus, they reformed to tour for the second half of 2007.
Monsters
Armchair Martian Lyrics
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and who am i belonging to
should I (have) told you all these feelings that i've said
couldn't help but break the news
everyone falls, everyone falls apart
faithless seeing monsters, you and i
everyone falls apart
in this invaded host
i might live through the windshield for a while
everyone falls
so why shouldn't i
everyone falls for monsters in time
in time, in time
i don't have the strength to talk to you
i don't have the strength to speak at all
and i'm dying here, hanging on this one last line
i should have told you all these feelings that i had
couldn't bear but break the news
The song "Monsters" by Armchair Martian explores the universal human experience of falling apart, facing our inner demons and struggling with communication. The opening lines of the song question ownership and identity, as the singer seems uncertain about their own body and feelings. The chorus offers a bleak outlook, pointing out how everyone faces crisis and sees monsters in themselves and others. The use of the word "faithless" implies a loss of trust or hope, and the mention of skeletons in the closet adds to the sense of darkness and hidden fears.
The second verse elaborates on the singer's struggle to communicate and express their emotions, highlighting a sense of weakness and vulnerability. Finally, the song ends with a regretful note, as the singer acknowledges that they should have shared their feelings, but couldn't bring themselves to do so. The repeated line "everyone falls for monsters in time" reinforces the idea that we are all susceptible to our own fears and weaknesses, and that it takes a great deal of courage to confront them openly.
Line by Line Meaning
Whose arms are these
I feel disconnected from my own body and unsure of my identity
and who am i belonging to
I have a sense of detachment and disassociation from myself and my surroundings
should I (have) told you all these feelings that i've said
I am questioning whether or not I should have expressed my true emotions to someone
couldn't help but break the news
Despite feeling hesitant, I ultimately decided to reveal my true feelings
everyone falls, everyone falls apart
We all go through moments of struggle and hardship where we feel like we are falling apart
faithless seeing monsters, you and i
When we lose faith, we start to see the worst in ourselves and others
everyone falls apart
We all have moments of breakdown and vulnerability
skeletons have filled your closet
You have secrets and past traumas that you keep hidden
in this invaded host
Your mind and body feel like they are being taken over by negative thoughts and emotions
i might live through the windshield for a while
I may try to avoid facing reality and instead escape from it
everyone falls
We are all capable of experiencing tough times and moments of weakness
so why shouldn't i
I shouldn't feel ashamed or guilty for struggling, as it is a normal part of the human experience
everyone falls for monsters in time
We all have to face our inner demons and fears at some point in our lives
in time, in time
It takes time to heal and overcome our struggles
i don't have the strength to talk to you
I feel mentally and emotionally drained and unable to communicate
i don't have the strength to speak at all
I am so overwhelmed that I have become emotionally and mentally paralyzed
and i'm dying here, hanging on this one last line
I feel like I am barely holding on and am close to reaching my breaking point
i should have told you all these feelings that i had
I regret not being honest and upfront about my emotions
couldn't bear but break the news
I eventually reached a point of emotional pain where I felt like I had to reveal my true feelings, despite the difficulties it may cause
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.