Scary Monsters
David Bowie; Lyrics
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When I looked in her eyes they were blue but nobody home
She could've been a killer if she didn't walk the way she do, and she do
She opened strange doors that we'd never close again
She began to wail jealousies scream
Waiting at the lights know what I mean
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
She asked me to stay and I stole her room
She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind
Now she's stupid in the street and she can't socialise
Well I love the little girl and I'll love her till the day she dies
She wails
Jimmy's guitar sound jealousies scream
Waiting at the lights know what I mean
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Oh oh woh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh woh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
"Scary Monsters" is a somewhat enigmatic song that seems to touch on themes of fear, isolation, and madness. The first few lines paint the picture of a woman who is exhausted and paranoid, having a horror of rooms and feeling like she can't hide. When the singer, presumably David Bowie, looks into her eyes, he sees emptiness and a lack of connection with reality. The woman is also described as having a dangerous energy that could have made her a killer, but she avoids going down that path.
The lyrics take a turn in the next verse, as the woman becomes jealous and starts to scream. The singer speaks of waiting at the lights, which might refer to being at a standstill in life or waiting for some kind of opportunity to arise. Throughout the song, there is a sense of being pursued or hunted by some kind of "scary monsters" or "super creeps," which keeps the singer running scared.
The song ends with an extended instrumental section that includes some wailing vocals and guitar sounds. The final repetition of "scary monsters, super creeps" is somewhat ominous and leaves the listener with a sense of uncertainty.
Overall, "Scary Monsters" seems to be exploring some dark and unsettling emotions, possibly related to mental illness or social alienation. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it's clear that Bowie and Reznor were crafting a song that was both haunting and provocative.
Line by Line Meaning
She had an horror of rooms she was tired you can't hide beat
She had a fear of being confined in rooms and was exhausted from constantly hiding and avoiding danger.
When I looked in her eyes they were blue but nobody home
When I gazed into her gaze, I realized that she appeared vacant and detached, as if her mind was elsewhere.
She could've been a killer if she didn't walk the way she do, and she do
If she did not walk and move as she does, she could have had the potential to be a murderess.
She opened strange doors that we'd never close again
She introduced us to unfamiliar experiences and ways of thinking that we could never forget or unlearn.
She began to wail jealousies scream
Her bitter and insecure emotions erupted into an anguished scream.
Waiting at the lights know what I mean
We stood waiting for an indeterminate amount of time, unsure of what the future held or what awaited us at the next turn.
Scary monsters, super creeps
We encountered terrifying entities and malevolent beings that were beyond our understanding and comprehension.
Keep me running, running scared
These horrifying experiences motivated us to continue moving and avoiding danger, always fearful of what may come our way.
She asked me to stay and I stole her room
She requested my presence and I took advantage of her hospitality, claiming her space for myself.
She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind
She desired my affection and I provided her with a harmful and unstable mentality.
Now she's stupid in the street and she can't socialise
She has been reduced to a foolish and socially inept state, unable to interact or communicate effectively with others.
Well I love the little girl and I'll love her till the day she dies
Despite the harm I caused her, I still care for her deeply and will continue to do so until the end of her life.
Jimmy's guitar sound jealousies scream
The sound of Jimmy's guitar elicited an envious and aggressive cry.
Oh oh woh-oh
This is a repeated lyrical phrase that does not have a specific meaning.
Oh, oh-oh-oh oh
This is a repeated lyrical phrase that does not have a specific meaning.
Oh oh oh, oh oh
This is a repeated lyrical phrase that does not have a specific meaning.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
This is a repeated lyrical phrase that does not have a specific meaning.
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@Konh-Minh
@@andreazeca2437
Where is it?
You can't see it? It's right in front of you.
What are you talking about? My vision's fine! I can see things that are moving super well! snags fly
But seriously, where's the coffee? knocks over cans
I told you, it's only in one cup.
snags cup. Coffee falls though his mouth
What the... what's with his mouth?
Yo! Why are there so many flies flying around?! I've closed all the windows and they're still piling in like crazy!
Dead bear
WHAAAT?!
dinosaurs intensify
WHAAAAAAAATT!!?
@jojo45180
[Verse 1]
She had an horror of rooms, she was tired, you can't hide beat
When I looked in her eyes, they were blue but nobody home
Well, she could've been a killer if she didn't walk the way she do
And she do
She opened strange doors that we'd never close again
[Pre-Chorus]
She began to wail jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
[Chorus]
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
[Verse 2]
She asked me to stay and I stole her room
She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind
Now she's stupid in the street and she can't socialise
Well, I love the little girl and I'll love her till the day she dies
[Pre-Chorus]
She wails Jimmy's guitar sound, jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
[Chorus]
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters and super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
[Chorus]
Scary monsters and super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters and super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
[Chorus]
Scary monsters and super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters and super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
PS: I'm a JoJo's fan too, btw...
@schnubiq._.1542
Imagine being a David Bowie fan and asking yourself why the comments are talking about Dinosaurs, Jesus Christ, Cowboys and the President
@mattmeyer1509
That'd be me lmao
@ganimedeszxa8433
@@mattmeyer1509 What did you think when you saw it?
@k80_
Why is every song just filled with jojo references??? I just want to listen to my insane people music in peace
@rorreerro270
@@k80_ bc JoJo has many references to famous songs or bands
@lvateinn8258
@@k80_ you can’t we JoJo fans have invaded literally the universe and you think we can’t invade a song?
@prasanahmanoharan9003
To all the anime-onlys coming here after part 7 is animated
The manga readers have already taken the first napkin
@julymagnus493
That was the most badass thing you could have written. The "napkin" analogy isn't talked about nearly enough. Truly underrated.
@chunkle5655
The napkin speech is the best, really
@pepetheclown2174
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