Stare The Monster
Delirious Lyrics


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One thing I have pondered is how the mighty fall
I've sung the songs of heaven just to lose it all
See me falling down, see me falling down

Another day in paradise, another day to die
The writing's on the wall again and the future's asking why
Why we turned away, why we turn away
Is there, is there a place
In Your arms of love strong enough?
Will You carry us, carry us through?

Eighteen weeks of chemo, six doses of hell
A family bucket of pills a day to make my father well
Stare the monster down, we're gonna stare the monster down

Is there, is there a place
In Your arms of love strong enough?
Will You carry us, carry us through?

One thing I have pondered is how the mighty fall
I sang the songs of heaven just to lose it all
Devil, you're not gonna win

Is there, is there a place
In Your arms of love strong enough?
Will You carry us, carry us through?

Is there, is there a place




In Your arms of love strong enough?
Will You carry us, carry us?

Overall Meaning

The song Stare The Monster by Delirious is a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the human condition. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer pondered on how even the mighty can fall. This could be interpreted in different ways, perhaps the fall from grace of a famous individual or the internal turmoil of a person struggling with their own demons.


The second stanza takes on a more existential tone, as the writing on the wall symbolizes the inevitability of death and the future asking why. The key question posed here is why humans turn away from the reality of death and the unknown, which is a universal and timeless question that resonates with people of all cultures and backgrounds.


The last stanza is particularly moving as it speaks of the personal pain experienced by the singer's father, who went through eighteen weeks of chemotherapy and a family bucket of pills a day. The metaphorical monster that they're staring down could represent the cancer that was threatening the father's life. Despite the pain and suffering, there is a sense of hope and faith that shines through in the lyrics. The singer asks if there is a place in God's love that's strong enough to carry them through this ordeal.


Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the human journey, the inevitability of pain and suffering, and the possibility of finding hope and resilience in the face of adversity. It touches on themes such as mortality, faith, and the human capacity for resilience, which makes it a deeply moving and relatable song that will resonate with listeners the world over.


Line by Line Meaning

One thing I have pondered is how the mighty fall
I've thought about how even the strongest and most successful people can lose everything.


I've sung the songs of heaven just to lose it all
Despite my devotion to my faith, I still experienced significant loss.


See me falling down, see me falling down
I'm struggling and facing defeat.


Another day in paradise, another day to die
Even though everything may seem perfect, death can come unexpectedly.


The writing's on the wall again and the future's asking why
It's clear that something bad is going to happen, but we don't know why it's happening.


Why we turned away, why we turn away
Why did we choose to ignore the warning signs and turn our backs on what's important?


Is there, is there a place in Your arms of love strong enough?
Do you have a safe and loving place for us to turn to when everything is falling apart?


Will You carry us, carry us through?
Will you support and guide us through the toughest times?


Eighteen weeks of chemo, six doses of hell
My father has endured a long and difficult battle with cancer.


A family bucket of pills a day to make my father well
We're doing everything we can to help my father heal and recover.


Stare the monster down, we're gonna stare the monster down
We're going to face this challenge head-on and we will not be intimidated by it.


Devil, you're not gonna win
We won't let negative forces overwhelm us and we will come out on top.




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