The Monster
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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy (crazy)

I wanted the fame but not the cover of Newsweek
Oh well, guess beggars can't be choosey
Wanted to receive attention for my music
Wanted to be left alone in public, excuse me
For wantin' my cake, and eat it too, and wantin' it both ways
Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
When I blew, see, but it was confusing
'Cause all I wanted to do's be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam (ooh)
Hit the lottery, ooh-wee
But with what I gave up to get, it was bittersweet
It was like winnin' a used mink
Ironic 'cause I think I'm gettin' so huge I need a shrink
I'm beginnin' to lose sleep, one sheep, two sheep
Going coo-coo and kooky as Kool Keith
But I'm actually weirder than you think, 'cause I'm

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Now, I ain't much of a poet
But I know somebody once told me to seize the moment
And don't squander it
'Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjurin'
Sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
Yeah, ponderin'll do you wonders
No wonder you're losing your mind, the way it wanders
Yodel-odel-ay-hee-hoo
I think it went wanderin' off down yonder
And stumbled onto Jeff VanVonderen
'Cause I need an interventionist
To intervene between me and this monster
And save me from myself and all this conflict
'Cause the very thing that I love's killing me
And I can't conquer it
My OCD is conkin' me in the head, keep knockin'
Nobody's home, I'm sleepwalkin'
I'm just relayin' what the voice in my head's sayin'
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Call me crazy, but I have this vision
One day that I'll walk amongst you a regular civilian
But until then, drums get killed and
I'm comin' straight at MC's, blood gets spilled and
I'll take it back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
Give every kid who got played that pumped-up feelin'
And shit to say back to the kids who played him
I ain't here to save the fuckin' children
But if one kid out of a hundred million
Who are going through a struggle feels it and relates, that's great
It's payback, Russell Wilson
Falling way back in the draft
Turn nothin' into somethin', still can
Make that, straw into gold, chump, I will spin
Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
Maybe I need a straight jacket, face facts
I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
It's nothin', I'm still friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)




Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Overall Meaning

In "The Monster," Eminem addresses the inner demons that have haunted him throughout his life, symbolized by the monster under his bed. He acknowledges that he has a complicated relationship with fame, where he desires it but also resents the attention it brings. Eminem speaks to the voices inside his head, which represent his own struggles, and accepts them as a part of himself. He also expresses his desire to be understood, and the song becomes a commentary on the public's perception of him.


The song also explores themes of mental health, addiction, and obsession. Eminem admits that he is self-destructive, and that his passion for music often results in him sabotaging himself. He acknowledges that his OCD is "conking" him in the head, and that it's difficult for him to control himself. Despite all of this, Eminem remains hopeful that he can continue to create music that resonates with listeners and helps him work through his issues.


In summary, "The Monster" is a candid and introspective look into Eminem's inner world. The lyrics reveal a man who is struggling with his own demons, but who is also committed to his craft and to using music as a tool for healing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
I have accepted the part of me that holds fear, anxiety, and negative thoughts


Get along with the voices inside of my head
I have learned to manage and accept the inner conversations that go on in my mind


You're tryin' to save me, stop holding your breath
Please stop trying to rescue me and accept that this is who I am


And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy (crazy)
You might think I am not normal or reasonable, but this is my reality


I wanted the fame but not the cover of Newsweek
I craved public attention but not the criticism that came with it


Oh well, guess beggars can't be choosey
I understand that I cannot be picky in what comes with fame


Wanted to receive attention for my music
I desired recognition and acknowledgment for my talents and creations


Wanted to be left alone in public, excuse me
I wished to have privacy in public spaces and be able to live a normal life


For wantin' my cake, and eat it too, and wantin' it both ways
I desired the best of both worlds and the benefits that come with each


Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
Being famous made me egotistical and self-centered


When I blew, see, but it was confusing
My success was overwhelming, and I struggled to navigate it


'Cause all I wanted to do's be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
I wanted to be the ultimate master of the rap game and have complete control


Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam (ooh)
I used the power of words and language to express my emotions and vent my frustrations


Hit the lottery, ooh-wee
I was fortunate to have hit it big and became successful


But with what I gave up to get, it was bittersweet
Although I achieved success, I had to sacrifice a lot to get there, and it came with its own set of challenges


It was like winnin' a used mink
I was not entirely satisfied with the rewards of my success


Ironic 'cause I think I'm gettin' so huge I need a shrink
Even though I am successful, I still struggle with my inner demons and emotional issues


I'm beginnin' to lose sleep, one sheep, two sheep
I am unable to sleep at night, counting sheep does not work


Going coo-coo and kooky as Kool Keith
I am slowly losing my sanity and going crazy like the famous rapper Kool Keith


But I'm actually weirder than you think, 'cause I'm
I am more unusual or eccentric than what people imagine or perceive of me


Now, I ain't much of a poet
I am not highly skilled in the art of poetry


But I know somebody once told me to seize the moment
I have been advised to make the most out of my opportunities


And don't squander it
I have been advised not to waste or throw away my opportunities


'Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
Life is uncertain, and everything can come to an end suddenly


So I keep conjurin'
I continue to create and imagine to come up with new things


Sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
I am curious about the origin of my thoughts and ideas at times


Yeah, ponderin'll do you wonders
Reflecting and considering things can be beneficial


No wonder you're losing your mind, the way it wanders
It's no surprise that my mind is going crazy, given how random and unpredictable my thoughts can be


Yodel-odel-ay-hee-hoo
This is just a playful remark with no significant meaning


I think it went wanderin' off down yonder
My mind is meandering and taking unexpected paths


And stumbled onto Jeff VanVonderen
This is a reference to a TV interventionist named Jeff VanVonderen, which means that I need professional help


'Cause I need an interventionist
I need someone to step in and assist me in resolving my issues


To intervene between me and this monster
I need someone to intervene between me and my inner demon or monster


And save me from myself and all this conflict
I need saving from my self-destructive behavior and conflicting emotions


'Cause the very thing that I love's killing me
My love for creating music and performing is slowly destroying me


And I can't conquer it
I am unable to overcome my struggles on my own


My OCD is conkin' me in the head, keep knockin'
My obsessive-compulsive disorder is affecting my mental state and causing it to deteriorate


Nobody's home, I'm sleepwalkin'
I feel empty and lost, like I am going through life in a daze


I'm just relayin' what the voice in my head's sayin'
I am simply repeating what my inner voice is telling me


Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the
Don't blame me, I am not the problem. I am only trying to stay friends with the negative thoughts in my head


Call me crazy, but I have this vision
People might think I'm insane, but I have a strong belief in my ideas and goals


One day that I'll walk amongst you a regular civilian
I dream of the day when I can lead a quiet and normal life without the burden of fame


But until then, drums get killed and
Until that time comes, I'll keep making music and thriving in my career


I'm comin' straight at MC's, blood gets spilled and
I am challenging other rappers and taking them out one by one in a battle


I'll take it back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
I'll bring back the old days of collaborating with Dr. Dre for a hit song


Give every kid who got played that pumped-up feelin'
I'll give every person who has felt left out and unimportant a sense of empowerment


And shit to say back to the kids who played him
I'll provide them with something to say to those who have bullied and played them


I ain't here to save the fuckin' children
I'm not here to rescue anyone, but I try to be a positive influence.


But if one kid out of a hundred million
If my music can inspire just one person out of millions, that will be enough for me


Who are going through a struggle feels it and relates, that's great
If my music can connect with someone who is facing difficulties and makes them feel understood, that's a huge accomplishment


It's payback, Russell Wilson
This line is a reference to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, implying that it's payback for all the struggles and hardships that I've faced


Falling way back in the draft
This means that I was overlooked and underestimated, just like how Russell Wilson was in the draft


Turn nothin' into somethin', still can
Even though I had nothing and faced rejection, I managed to turn it around and become successful


Make that, straw into gold, chump, I will spin
I am capable of turning something ordinary or worthless into something valuable and remarkable


Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
Rumpelstiltskin is a reference to a fairy tale character known for his ability to spin hay into gold. Here, it is a playful reference to my own ability to turn difficult situations into opportunities. The part about a haystack alludes to the fact that it's a difficult task.


Maybe I need a straight jacket, face facts
This is a self-aware acknowledgment that I might need professional help or guidance to address my struggles


I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
I accept and embrace my own quirks, even if others might perceive me as insane or crazy


It's nothin', I'm still friends with the
This line is unfinished but simply reiterates that I am still in good terms with the monster inside of me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Aaron Kleinstub, Jonathan Bellion, Robyn Fenty, Bleta Rexha, Marshall Mathers, Bryan Fryzel, Maki Athanasiou

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