Monster
Jacob Banks Lyrics
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They put a sock in my bed
They dared me to the common speak
They set the hounds on my tracks
They made a demon out of me
Then they put a cost on my face
They put a search out for me
'Cause I got some blood on my hands
But they would see me riding for me
I be laughing while you running, oh
Oh you won't see me when I'm coming
I'll be the monster you'll be wanted, oh no!
They made a story out of me
They laugh and joke about my name
They put a bounty out of me
They run excited by my scent
But they would see me riding for me
I be laughing while you running, oh
Oh you won't see me when I'm coming
I'll be the monster you'll be wanted, oh no!
Remember when you wanted to forget me?
You'd let me rest in pieces
And then the rest piece me together
Yeah, we never had spirit and the flesh these people
These people let me loose when they wish they would have kept me
Now on variable fee out told my sponsor I don't ride bar like a freestyle
And if you hand never held me down don't fucking reach out
Old fan love a war by love a war
How you picking on the chosen one
His wedding ring, bows and colorful
I'ma be the last man standing and the young one
(x2)
Oh, black tie moving through the jungle
Got me feeling like my name is Rambo
Let's rumble, we can do it tell me where you want to
But they would see me riding for me
I be laughing while you running, oh
Oh you won't see me when I'm coming
I'll be the monster you'll be wanted, oh no!
The song Monster by Jacob Banks speaks to the idea of being misrepresented and misunderstood by others. The lyrics suggest that society has made a monster out of the singer, who has been hunted and pursued by others. This could be seen as a commentary on social justice issues, particularly those that involve people of color who are unfairly targeted and criminalized by society. The mention of a bounty and a cost on the singer's head further reinforces this idea.
However, despite being wrongly accused and chased, the singer remains confident in his own power and ability to overcome his oppressors. He states that he will be the one hunting his pursuers, not the other way around. The chorus convincingly suggests that he will have the last laugh and will ultimately be the one in control. The lyrics are delivered with a sense of defiance and determination, creating a powerful message of resilience and perseverance.
Overall, Monster is a compelling song that speaks to important themes such as discrimination, injustice, and the fight for equality. The lyrics are delivered with passion and conviction, making it a defiant anthem for anyone who has felt oppressed by society.
Line by Line Meaning
They made a monster out of me
I was turned into a monster by them
They put a sock in my bed
They did something to disturb me
They dared me to the common speak
They challenged me to speak publicly
They set the hounds on my tracks
They sent people after me
They made a demon out of me
I was turned into a demon by them
Then they put a cost on my face
They put a price on my head
They put a search out for me
They started looking for me
'Cause I got some blood on my hands
Because I have done something wrong
But they would see me riding for me
But they would see me fighting for myself
I be laughing while you running, oh
I will be laughing while you're running away
Oh you won't see me when I'm coming
You won't see me when I come after you
I'll be the monster you'll be wanted, oh no!
I'll be the person you'll be afraid of
They made a story out of me
They created a false story about me
They laugh and joke about my name
They make fun of me and my name
They put a bounty out of me
They offered a reward for finding me
They run excited by my scent
They are eager to find me
Remember when you wanted to forget me?
Do you remember when you wanted to forget me?
You'd let me rest in pieces
You would let me fall apart
And then the rest piece me together
And then they tried to fix me
Yeah, we never had spirit and the flesh these people
We never had the same beliefs as these people
These people let me loose when they wish they would have kept me
These people regret letting me go
Now on variable fee out told my sponsor I don't ride bar like a freestyle
Now I have to pay my way out and I told my sponsor that I don't perform like a freestyle
And if you hand never held me down don't fucking reach out
If you never helped me, don't try to contact me
Old fan love a war by love a war
My old fans love conflict
How you picking on the chosen one
Why are you attacking the person who was chosen?
His wedding ring, bows and colorful
The object that represents his marriage is bright and cheerful
I'ma be the last man standing and the young one
I will be the last person standing, despite being young
Oh, black tie moving through the jungle
I am moving through a difficult situation, like a person in a jungle
Got me feeling like my name is Rambo
I feel tough and fearless like a famous action hero
Let's rumble, we can do it tell me where you want to
Let's fight, wherever you want
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@AboutThatTho
Power brought me here.
@mxxd305
yep book 2?
@tiffanyreynolds1402
Definitely!!! They played this song in previous episodes as well.
@tonimoscozo5719
I just watched it! Im ready for this season Mary is something fierce.
@JoliBwaa
Same here
@lamardaplug6108
Same I just finished watching power book 2
@dannydorleh250
I was a child soldier in west Africa, LIBERIA. From age 7 to 13. The worse 7yrs of my life. Still dealing with the monster they created, but MY GOD WINS.... E V E R Y TIME! THIS SONG is soooo deep! Thank you, Curtis 50cent Jackson! Thank you, for sharing this particular song with the world! It's a song for the record books!!!
@rorisxng
Wait wait… 😢🙊 uhm do you mind talking about your experience? I would like to be able to speak with you directly, if you are comfortable doing so.
@clauie5908
Wishing you all the best and knowing you are gonna make ut through.
@jetevaughnholland202
Yes God is so good.