Monster
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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You put me on a pedestal and tell me I'm the best
Raise me up into the sky until I'm short of breath, yeah
Fill me up with confidence, I say what's in my chest
Spill my words and tear me down until there's nothin' left
Rearrange the pieces just to fit me with the rest, yeah

But what if I, what if I trip?
What if I, what if I fall?
Then am I the monster?
Just let me know
And what if I, what if I sin?
And what if I, what if I break? Yeah
Then am I the monster? Yeah
Just let me know, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I was fifteen when the world put me on a pedestal
I had big dreams of doin' shows and makin' memories
Made some bad moves tryna act cool, upset by they jealousy
Liftin' me up (liftin' me up), liftin' me up (yeah)
And tearin' me down (down), tearin' me down, yeah (down, down)
I'll take responsibility for everything I've done (yeah)
Holdin' it against me like you're the holy one (yeah)
I had a chip on my shoulder, had to let it go
'Cause unforgiveness keeps them in control
I came in with good intentions then I let it go
And now I really wanna know

What if I, what if I trip? (Oh)
What if I, what if I fall? (I fall)
Then am I the monster? (Am I the monster?)
Just let me know (let me know)
And what if I, what if I sin? (Oh)
And what if I, what if I break? Yeah
Then am I the monster? (Am I the monster?)
Just let me know (oh, please just let me know, yeah)

La-da-da, da-da (baby, what if I fall down?)
La-da-da, da-da-da, da
La-da-da-da, da-da
La-da-da, da-da-da, da
La-da-da-da, da-da (please don't let me fall)
La-da-da-da, da-da-da, da




La-da-da-da, da-da (oh, please don't let me fall)
La-da-da-da, da-da-da, da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Justin Bieber's song "Monster" explore the feelings of being put on a pedestal and the pressures that come with fame. Throughout the song, Bieber sings about how he was lifted up by those around him, but then torn down when he inevitably made mistakes. He questions whether he is truly a monster for his actions and asks for someone to let him know.


The lyrics are particularly powerful because they come from a place of vulnerability and honesty. Bieber is acknowledging that he has made mistakes in the past and is taking responsibility for them. He also acknowledges that he is human and that he will inevitably make mistakes in the future. The lyrics are a reminder that even the most successful and popular people in the world are still human and are still subject to the same pressures and challenges as everyone else.


Overall, the lyrics of "Monster" are a powerful exploration of fame and the pressures that come with it. They are a reminder that no matter how successful someone may be, they are still human and are still subject to the same struggles as everyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

You put me on a pedestal and tell me I'm the best
You idolize me and constantly inflate my ego


Raise me up into the sky until I'm short of breath, yeah
You elevate me to great heights that leave me feeling overwhelmed and breathless


Fill me up with confidence, I say what's in my chest
You instill me with self-assurance, allowing me to speak my mind


Spill my words and tear me down until there's nothin' left
You allow me to express myself, but then criticize and devalue my thoughts until I feel worthless


Rearrange the pieces just to fit me with the rest, yeah
You force me to conform to your expectations, ignoring and suppressing my individuality


But what if I, what if I trip?
What if I make a mistake?


What if I, what if I fall?
What if I fail?


Then am I the monster?
Will you turn on me and see me as a monster if I make a mistake or fail?


Just let me know
Please be honest with me and tell me if you will view me as a monster


And what if I, what if I sin?
What if I do something morally wrong or against your beliefs?


Then am I the monster? Yeah
Will you consider me a monster if I act against your moral code?


I was fifteen when the world put me on a pedestal
I was still a teenager when I was thrust into the spotlight and placed on a pedestal


I had big dreams of doin' shows and makin' memories
I had aspirations to perform and create memorable experiences for my fans


Made some bad moves tryna act cool, upset by they jealousy
I made some poor decisions in an attempt to seem cool, which only angered those around me due to their jealousy


Liftin' me up (liftin' me up), liftin' me up (yeah)
You continue to lift me up and praise me


And tearin' me down (down), tearin' me down, yeah (down, down)
But then you tear me down and criticize me


I'll take responsibility for everything I've done (yeah)
I am willing to take accountability for my actions


Holdin' it against me like you're the holy one (yeah)
You hold my mistakes against me as if you are infallible


I had a chip on my shoulder, had to let it go
I harbored resentment and anger towards those who criticized me, but have since worked to move past it


'Cause unforgiveness keeps them in control
Holding onto resentment allows my critics to maintain power over me


I came in with good intentions then I let it go
I started in the music industry with pure intentions, but have since lost sight of them


And now I really wanna know
I am genuinely curious and seeking answers


La-da-da, da-da (baby, what if I fall down?)
Singing a hopeful refrain, wondering if those around me will support me if I fail


La-da-da, da-da-da, da
Continuing the song's melody


La-da-da-da, da-da
Song's bridge


La-da-da, da-da-da, da
Continuing the song's melody


La-da-da-da, da-da (please don't let me fall)
A plea to not be abandoned if I experience a setback


La-da-da-da, da-da-da, da
Continuing the song's melody


La-da-da-da, da-da (oh, please don't let me fall)
Another plea to not be abandoned in case of failure


La-da-da-da, da-da-da, da
Continuing the song's melody




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam King Feeney, Ashton Simmonds, Justin Bieber, Mustafa Ahmed, Shawn Mendes

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@daemonikkateylarii9731

Their voices blend so beautifully and harmoniously. Wish I would've found this song sooner.

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It's true

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@mvelo6331

It is exactly 3 years since this music video has been released. Still an awesome song. Hope to see more of this collab.

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