Vagrant Records released Tonight Is The Ghost digitally on November 10, 2009. A b-side, Monsters, appears on the soundtrack of the second film of the Twilight franchise, New Moon.
Monsters
Hurricane Bells Lyrics
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You've gotta look first before you go
If you wasn't too sure then now you know
The situation is all critical
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
The monsters are buried down deep inside
You never know when they're satisfied
Buried down deep where the sun don't shine
The monsters are buried down deep inside but
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
You're wasting away
Okay, you've got to look before you go
Deep into the darkness where I hide
Deep into the darkness where I hide
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
You're wasting away
Okay, you've got to look before you go
Deep into the darkness where I hide
Deep into the darkness where I hide
Deep into the darkness
The lyrics to Hurricane Bells' song "Monsters" speak of a critical situation in which one must proceed with caution, making sure to "look first before you go." The song continues with a visual metaphor of deep darkness, in which the singer is hiding, and the monsters are buried deep inside. This is a metaphorical representation of inner demons or personal struggles that we may be hiding from the world or ourselves. The singer emphasizes the need to be aware and cautious of these struggles because they never know when the monsters will be satisfied, and they have been buried down deep where the sun doesn't shine. The repetition of the line "wait okay, you've got to look before you go" emphasizes the importance of taking the time to reflect before moving forward blindly.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to be mindful of their struggles and fears and to take the time to address them rather than hiding them away. It also emphasizes the importance of being aware of our own vulnerabilities to avoid letting them consume us entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Situation's all critical
The situation is extremely serious and requires immediate attention
You've gotta look first before you go
It's important to carefully assess the situation before taking any action
If you wasn't too sure then now you know
If you were uncertain about the seriousness of the situation, now you are aware
The monsters are buried down deep inside
There are negative emotions and thoughts hidden deep within oneself
You never know when they're satisfied
It's uncertain when these negative emotions and thoughts will be content and cease causing harm
Buried down deep where the sun don't shine
These negative emotions and thoughts are kept hidden and suppressed
You're wasting away
You're slowly deteriorating due to the negative emotions and thoughts within
Deep into the darkness where I hide
The negative emotions and thoughts are hidden within oneself
Wait okay, you've got to look before you go
It's essential to assess the situation carefully before making any decisions
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Written by: Steve Nicholas Schiltz
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