Monsters
Joni Fatora Lyrics
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Compact from a blackened rain
White teeth with their single goal, no control
Pull me over the edge of the world
The hunt's been on for days, I'm wide awake
They'll snatch me up in my sleep
I'm carried into the depths of a cave
And I could see it from before
That they were wanting more and more
Not an ounce of mercy was stored
In that hardened heart of yours:: c h o r u s::
From my bed one night, I could see the searching lights
In a muted dream I couldn't even scream
And all I heard was the numbing sound of defeat
I'm what he seeks
The monster hasn't eaten in weeks
In a bleak and unlit cage, I am afraid
They lead me on in a death parade
And by now I've forgotten the time of day
It doesn't matter much anyway
Out of the darkness I could see
That he mistakenly left me the key
And to escape all I would need
Were my own two hands to rightly flee
In Joni Fatora's song "Monsters," the lyrics describe a terrifying experience of being hunted and captured by a monster. The mood of the song is eerie and haunting with an undercurrent of fear running throughout the verses. The opening lyrics, "Muddy boots and an old coat hang by the pane, Compact from a blackened rain," create an image of a deserted and abandoned place, setting the stage for impending danger. The singer is aware of the danger around them, "The hunt's been on for days, I'm wide awake, They'll snatch me up in my sleep." Despite their attempts to avoid getting caught, they end up in a cave where they realize there is no escape.
The chorus of the song highlights the theme of greed and the heartlessness of the monster as they feed on their helpless victim. "And I could see it from before, That they were wanting more and more, Not an ounce of mercy was stored, In that hardened heart of yours." The haunting imagery continues, "From my bed one night, I could see the searching lights, In a muted dream, I couldn't even scream," adding to the feeling of helplessness and fear.
The final verse offers a glimmer of hope as the singer realizes they have been left with the key to escape their cage, "Out of the darkness I could see, That he mistakenly left me the key, And to escape all I would need, Were my own two hands to rightly flee." The song leaves the listener with a sense of unease and danger, with the monster still lurking in the shadows.
Line by Line Meaning
Muddy boots and an old coat hang by the pane
A reminder of the past that once brought comfort but now only serves as a painful memory
Compact from a blackened rain
Dealing with the aftermath of a dark and heavy period in life
White teeth with their single goal, no control
Being caught in the grip of a powerful force with no ability to break free
Pull me over the edge of the world
Being consumed by something so intense that it feels like being pulled into an abyss
The hunt's been on for days, I'm wide awake
Feeling hunted and on guard for an extended period, leading to chronic wakefulness
They'll snatch me up in my sleep
A constant state of fear, feeling like someone or something is always lurking and waiting to pounce
I'm carried into the depths of a cave
Falling deeper and deeper into a dark and oppressive situation
Where not a single soul could be saved
Feeling isolated and hopeless, as though no one can reach out to help
And I could see it from before
Having foresight and understanding of the severity of the situation
That they were wanting more and more
Being trapped in a cycle where demands continually escalate
Not an ounce of mercy was stored
Feeling like the other party has no compassion or empathy
In that hardened heart of yours
Believing that the other party is cruel and unforgiving, unwilling to show any kindness
From my bed one night, I could see the searching lights
Feeling trapped and powerless even in dreams, having no escape from reality
In a muted dream I couldn't even scream
Feeling silenced and helpless, unable to express oneself even in one's dreams
And all I heard was the numbing sound of defeat
Being overwhelmed by the sense of losing, of being defeated
I'm what he seeks
Feeling like an object of obsession and pursuit by someone who means harm
The monster hasn't eaten in weeks
Facing an adversary who is driven by an insatiable hunger or desire
In a bleak and unlit cage, I am afraid
Feeling confined and trapped in a dark and hopeless space, and feeling terrified
They lead me on in a death parade
Feeling like others are trying to force you towards a dead end
And by now I've forgotten the time of day
Being so consumed by the situation that one loses track of everything else
It doesn't matter much anyway
Experiencing a sense of hopelessness, believing that nothing matters anymore
Out of the darkness I could see
Finding a glimmer of hope or clarity in the midst of a hopeless situation
That he mistakenly left me the key
Being given a chance to escape or break free, even if unintentionally by the other party
And to escape all I would need
Feeling the potential for liberation from the oppressive situation
Were my own two hands to rightly flee
Recognizing the power within oneself to take control and escape
Writer(s): Joni Celeste Fatora, Chris Petrosino, Robert Mccurdy
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mister J
Good old song, i haven’t listen this long ago, good to see someone saved/uploaded this song!!!
Laliso juegos
No entiendo cómo Joni fatora no es tan famosa, su voz en increíble, para mí supera incluso la de Billie Eilish. Y eso que me encanta Billie Eilish.
Cokena
Estoy de acuerdo.
Por si te interesa, tiene un nuevo proyecto qué se llama Joni.
Tiene un sonido indie tirando a pop alternativo clásico, seguro te va a gustar. ✨
Saji tari
Nice work ❤
Antonio Ruiz
I can't believe she deleted all her old music vidros and songs. This music video was awesome.
JPrice191
yea, this Girl can Sing!! i can't believe she isn't FAMOUS YET!!!
LDC Frostie
Someone sign her!! She's awsome!
KarmaYoga
Nice voice
ms “Aydee” AYdee
You are so talented.. You better make it... Even in your own mind
Mafer UwUr
I love this song