Foreign Air is the creation of Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael, who met in the late 2000s when their respective bands played on the same bill. They took interest in each other's talents and stayed in touch over the years. Hailing from North Carolina and Washington, D.C., respectively, the collaboration came to fruition in early 2015 after the pair, who were in between projects at the time, began trading ideas via Dropbox. The duo released their first single, "Free Animal," that November, followed by an EP, For the Light, in September 2016. A series of stand-alone singles arrived over the next few years, including 2017's "Lying" and 2019's "Wake Me Up."
Monsters
Foreign Air Lyrics
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Is anyone listening?
Is there a hole I can crawl in
At least ′til the morning?
There's beasts in the garden
I think I′m falling
That I wanna broadcast
But I got nowhere to go
Creeping
Think I hear someone
Who's there?
Take me everywhere you go this time
All the monsters are out tonight
Tell me everything is good
Everything is good
Everything is gonna be fine
Is anybody out there?
Is anyone listening?
No hope for this party
Grabbing for the car keys
Gotta start this engine
I guess I'm failing
But everybody goes back
Searching through the rolodex
Missed calls, no callbacks
I′m too hard to know
I′m creeping
Think I hear someone
Who's there?
Take me everywhere you go this time
All the monsters are out tonight
Tell me everything is good
Everything is good
Everything is gonna be fine
As the fire begins to dance again
I watched you walk right in
You take my hand and pull me in
Take me everywhere you go this time
All the monsters are out tonight
Tell me everything is good
Everything is good
Everything is gonna be fine
Take me everywhere you go this time
All the monsters are out tonight
Tell me everything is good
Everything is good
Everything is gonna be fine
The lyrics of "Monsters" by Foreign Air depict an individual in a state of fear and desperation, looking for a way out of their situation. The opening lines suggest that the character feels isolated and unseen, with no one to turn to for help. This is reinforced in the third stanza where the individual is searching through their contacts but receives no response. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the individual asking to be taken along with someone, as together they can face the monsters that are lurking.
The second verse finds the individual trying to escape the party and head home. Here, the lyrics suggest that despite the individual's efforts, they are unable to find a way out of their situation. The line "I guess I'm failing" speaks to a sense of defeat, where the character is seemingly unable to remove themselves from an unwelcoming environment. In the bridge, there is a shift in tone where the individual finds some relief in the company of another person, who takes their hand and pulls them in. The chorus is repeated, ending the song on the same hopeful note.
Overall, the song speaks to a sense of isolation, desperation, and longing for connection. It reflects on the impact of external factors such as anxiety and pressure which lead to feelings of helplessness and the importance of having someone to lean on in difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Is anybody out there?
Feeling alone and lost, seeking connection
Is anyone listening?
Feeling unheard and wanting to be understood
Is there a hole I can crawl in
At least ′til the morning?
Desire to hide away and escape from reality temporarily
There's beasts in the garden
I think I′m falling
Fears and anxiety overwhelming the artist
That I wanna broadcast
Put everybody on blast
But I got nowhere to go
Wanting to share their inner turmoil but feeling trapped and isolated
Creeping
Think I hear someone
Who's there?
Feeling paranoid and scared, unsure of surroundings
Take me everywhere you go this time
All the monsters are out tonight
Tell me everything is good
Everything is good
Everything is gonna be fine
Seeking comfort and reassurance from another person
No hope for this party
Grabbing for the car keys
Gotta start this engine
Feeling hopeless and wanting to escape from a difficult situation
I guess I'm failing
But everybody goes back
Searching through the rolodex
Missed calls, no callbacks
I′m too hard to know
Feeling like a failure and struggling to connect with others, possibly due to personal issues
As the fire begins to dance again
I watched you walk right in
You take my hand and pull me in
Finding comfort and support in someone else
Writer(s): Jesse Mitchell Clasen, Jacob Michael Rabadi, James Dezuzio
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bacon3703
I think I just realized that this is a debut album, I've got so many of Foreign Air's singles saved on Spotify that they're like an album in themselves
@euphra5674
haha same
@lovebaliyan5330
Played this song loud af at 3am and my neighbour called the cops
The cops arrested my neighbours
@nyxsch
Damn😂😂
@ankalazari5217
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@louvmarley
this music is so good, I listen to it everyday !
@cuban100-Orlando
I'm so surprise how long I've been listening to you guys, having your music always in my top 10 bands of the year (almost every time you came out with a new song), this one for me captured your old flavor and the best of the whole new album. My wife, daughter and couple of very close friends know how big of the fan I'm of your music. Please. don't stop producing .... EVER.... , I'm willing to keep having you even when you stopped being only for myself.
@galvinpro
God what an underrated track
@hectortinoco5852
You guys make such incredible music, you should be blowing up rn, i'm pretty sure you will soon, best of wishes from your biggest fan in Mexico ✌️
@sirennexus1675
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard