1) Lenka (born Lenka Kripac on 19 March 1978) is an Australian singer–songwriter, actress and former television personality, best known for her song "The Show," (produced by Stuart Brawley), from her self-titled 2008 album. Her song "Everything at Once" was also used in the official Windows 8 TV Ad. As a teenager, Lenka studied acting at the Australian Theatre For Young People, where she trained with actress Cate Blanchett. Lenka starred in the Australian ABC-TV drama series GP as Vesna Kapek in the 1990s. She also hosted Channel Ten children's program Cheez TV, and guest starred in other Australian TV series including Home and Away, Wild Side, Head Start and Spellbinder. She appeared in Australian feature films The Dish and Lost Things, as well as in theatre productions.
Kripac was a member of the Australian electronic-rock crossover band Decoder Ring for two of their albums. She then moved to California in 2007. After adopting her first name as her sole artistic name, Lenka released her eponymous debut album on 24 September 2008. She has since released two more studio albums - 2011's Two and 2013's Shadows.
2) Lenka Clayton is a Pittsburgh, PA, USA artist, who released "Qaeda, Quality, Question, Quickly, Quickly, Quiet" (2004, Accidental Records) & contributed field recordings to Matthew Herbert's "Plat Du Jour" (2005, Accidental Records).
Monsters
Lenka Lyrics
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It's just all those memories you try to forget
Those feelings of shame and the ones of regret
No, don't be afraid of what's under the bed
Don't be afraid of what's behind the curtain
It's just all those times when you thought you were so tough
And then your bravado gave way to the heart
Don't be afraid of what's in the wardrobe
It's all of the paths but the one that you chose
Come back to haunt you and make you feel old
No, don't be afraid of what's in the wardrobe
No, don't be afraid of what's under the bed
The lyrics of Lenka's song "Monsters" speak to the fears and anxieties that we often confront in our lives. The song uses the metaphor of monsters hiding in different places (under the bed, behind the curtain, in the wardrobe) to represent the painful memories, regrets, and insecurities that we try to hide or avoid. The repeated refrain "don't be afraid" is a reminder to face these "monsters" and to not let them control us.
The first verse suggests that the memories we try to forget and the feelings of shame and regret are what hide under the bed. These are things that we may have buried deep within ourselves, hoping to keep them hidden away. The second verse hints at the times when we've projected false confidence, only to be exposed in moments of vulnerability. The third verse speaks to the paths we did not take, the choices we regret, and the consequences that come back to haunt us.
Overall, "Monsters" is a powerful message of acceptance and self-love, urging us to confront our fears and embrace the parts of ourselves that we have hidden away.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be afraid of what's under the bed
There's no need to fear the memories that you try to forget, which cause you feelings of shame and regret.
It's just all those memories you try to forget
The things under your bed are only memories that you have tried to block out of your mind.
Those feelings of shame and the ones of regret
These are the emotions that are associated with the suppressed memories that are under the bed.
Don't be afraid of what's behind the curtain
You shouldn't be scared about what's hidden behind the curtain, which is just a reminder of the times when your pride was shattered and your true vulnerable self showed through.
It's just all those times when you thought you were so tough
The things behind the curtain represents the moments when your ego was in control and you acted tough, only to fail and show your softer side.
And then your bravado gave way to the heart
This refers to the time when you finally let go of your ego and revealed your true emotions.
Don't be afraid of what's in the wardrobe
The things in your closet shouldn't scare you, as they are your mistakes and wrong decisions coming back to haunt you.
It's all of the paths but the one that you chose
The things in the wardrobe represent the alternate paths in life that you didn't take, and they are the things that make you feel old or regretful.
Come back to haunt you and make you feel old
The things in the closet can make you feel like you have aged, as they are reminders of the past choices that you didn't make, but still affect you.
No, don't be afraid of what's in the wardrobe
You don't need to be frightened by the things in your closet, as they are only the remnants of the paths you didn't take.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LENKA KRIPAC
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