Following an extended musical hiatus, Argo released her long-awaited debut solo single, "Angry", in April 2022. Almost 11 months after Angry, she released "I Can Only Be Me", with the same cover as the previous single.
Monsters Under My Bed
Mars Argo Lyrics
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I don't get mad at people when it's not their fault.
I only get aggravated with ignorant people and thieves.
I don't do that.
Only time I ever did that is when I had friends.
I would just go out and do something like that.
Oh, Hi, my name is Connie.
I don't think so.
There is nothing in the world funny about that.
Me and my great ideas.
Well, Connie,
I thought you'd like to see it for a little while.
You're out of your upper level mind.
Why would I want to go to Chicago?
I don't know a damn person here.
Yeah, well do I look like I'm having fun?
You witch.
You just think it's funny.
In Mars Argo's song "Monsters Under My Bed," the lyrics capture the feeling of betrayal and hurt in a relationship that has gone sour. The opening line, "It wasn't your fault," suggests that something has happened to cause hurt or pain to the singer, and the use of the phrase "monsters under my bed" emphasizes how the situation feels scary and overwhelming.
The second line, "I don't get mad at people when it's not their fault," suggests that the singer is initially trying to be understanding and forgiving, but this sentiment quickly turns as they express frustration with certain types of people, specifically "ignorant people and thieves." The lines "I don't do that / Only time I ever did that is when I had friends / I would just go out and do something like that" could suggest that the singer has a history of engaging in risky or impulsive behaviors, but now that they are alone, they have no desire to do so.
The introduction of the character Connie feels significant; the singer is either addressing someone named Connie or imagining a conversation with someone new. When the person asks to be friends, the singer quickly shuts them down, highlighting the fragility of trust and the difficulty of forming new connections after being hurt. The lines "Well, Connie / I thought you'd like to see it for a little while / You're out of your upper-level mind / Why would I want to go to Chicago?" further emphasize this idea of mistrust and unwillingness to engage with others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Monsters Under My Bed" evoke a sense of isolation and suspicion, exploring the aftermath of a situation in which trust has been broken. The use of the metaphor of monsters under the bed and the repeated insistence that "there is nothing in the world funny about that" emphasize how serious the situation feels to the singer, and how difficult it is to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It wasn't your fault.
I don't blame you for the problems we're facing.
I don't get mad at people when it's not their fault.
I'm not an unreasonable person; I don't get upset when someone isn't to blame.
I only get aggravated with ignorant people and thieves.
I reserve my anger for those who purposefully act against me or just don't know any better.
I don't do that.
I'm not one of those people who acts recklessly or impulsively.
Only time I ever did that is when I had friends.
In the past, I may have acted foolishly when in the company of friends.
Oh, Hi, my name is Connie.
I am introducing myself as the character Connie.
Want to be my friend?
I am attempting to be friendly and inviting a potential friend.
I don't think so.
The person being addressed has declined the invitation and is not interested in being friends.
There is nothing in the world funny about that.
I am expressing that being alone and friendless is not a laughing matter.
Me and my great ideas.
I am sarcastically acknowledging my own flaws and tendency to make poor decisions.
Well, Connie,
The singer is addressing herself once again by using her alias, Connie.
I thought you'd like to see it for a little while.
The artist made a decision she thought would benefit Connie, but it backfired.
You're out of your upper level mind.
The singer is furious with Connie for not understanding the gravity of the situation and the consequences of her actions.
Why would I want to go to Chicago?
The singer is questioning why she would willingly choose to be in a difficult situation.
I don't know a damn person here.
The singer feels alienated and isolated in the new setting.
Yeah, well do I look like I'm having fun?
The artist is pointing out that her situation is not enjoyable and putting her in distress.
You witch.
The artist is addressing Connie with a derogatory term due to her actions and lack of empathy.
You just think it's funny.
The singer believes that Connie is finding amusement in the current hardships and is frustrated with her lack of seriousness.
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.