American Monster
Everclear Lyrics

On the edge of the American dream
I am in a position that is close to achieving the American Dream, but I am not quite there yet.

A perfect place for someone like me
I like the situation that I am in and the opportunities that it presents for me.

I like the way trouble rises to the top
I find it entertaining when people who cause trouble get the most attention.

It makes my bitter life a little more sweet
I find some pleasure in the chaos and disruption that trouble causes, which helps to ease the bitterness that I feel about life.

Bad people do bad things
I acknowledge that there are people who engage in immoral or illegal behavior.

I am the monster that you see in your dreams
I am someone who is feared and reviled by others because of my actions or personality.

A bad seed in a little pink bow
I may appear innocent or harmless on the surface, but my true nature is something far more sinister.

I am a problem that you never want to know
If you were aware of the full extent of my behavior or the consequences that it causes, you would want nothing to do with me.

You gotta understand, you better believe
I am trying to convince you of the truth of what I am saying.

The monster in you brings out the monster in me
When I see others acting out in violent or immoral ways, it encourages me to do the same.

You better believe there is a monster in me
I am warning you that I am not a benign or harmless person, and that you should be careful around me.

I am a nice bright family of four
My surface is pleasant and unremarkable, like the facade of a happy and ordinary family.

You don't wanna know what's behind my door
If you were aware of what actually goes on in my life or my home, it would be deeply disturbing.

I'm your little sister I'm addicted to crack
I am a member of society who is struggling with addiction and the pain and difficulties that come with it.

I do bad things for money that would give my dad a heart attack
In order to support my habits and lifestyle, I am forced to engage in immoral or illegal behavior that goes against the values of my parents or relatives.

No angels on the streets where I sell
The people and environment that I am involved with are not wholesome or virtuous in any way.

Very little heaven and a whole lotta hell
My surroundings are characterized by chaos, danger, and moral decay.

Nothing is as scary as true life can be
The horrors of real life can be much more intense and frightening than anything that is depicted in fiction or in our nightmares.

I'm the only devil that you're ever gonna see
I am a figure of evil or wickedness that stands out, even in a world that contains many bad people and negative influences.

You better run understand you better believe
I am urging you to take me seriously and to take steps to protect yourself from the harm that I might cause.

That the victim in you brings out the monster in me
If you are vulnerable or in a difficult situation, it may cause me to become more aggressive or predatory in my behavior towards you.

I'm the worst thing you'll ever see
I am warning you that I am capable of truly horrific behavior or atrocities, and that you should avoid me at all costs.

You better run from the monster in me
I am again warning you that I am dangerous, and that you should flee from me if you have the chance to do so.

I'm the last thing you'll ever see
If you do not escape from me, then I will be your undoing and the cause of your demise.

I'm a meth lab on a residential street
I am a source of chaos and destruction that is hidden in plain sight and located in what would be considered a normal or safe environment.

I took all your money in a ponzi scheme
I have engaged in criminal activity that has resulted in many people being defrauded out of their money and left destitute.

I am your neighborhood predator priest
I am a person who is supposed to be trustworthy and compassionate, but who has instead used my position of authority to commit harmful or immoral acts.

I kill for fun just to hear you scream
I am a sadistic and violent person who takes pleasure in causing harm and eliciting fear in my victims.

I don't wanna be better, I don't wanna be saved
I have given up on the possibility of redemption or positive change, and have instead embraced my darker impulses and inclinations.

You better pay attention and you better beware
Again, I am urging you to be cautious and alert to the danger that I represent.

You better understand monsters are everywhere
I am suggesting that there are many people in the world who are capable of evil or damaging behavior, and that you need to be vigilant in order to avoid them.

Yeah you better beware
I am emphasizing the importance of being alert and cautious at all times.

Monsters are everywhere
Again, I am suggesting that there are many people in the world who are capable of harmful or immoral actions, and that you should be careful and watchful in order to protect yourself.