The Monster
Megan Davies Lyrics


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Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start

They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well, that's fine by me

So wake me up when it's all over
(Get along with the voices)
When I'm wiser and I'm older
(You're trying to save me)
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost

No, I ain't much of a poet but I know somebody once told me
To seize the moment and don't squander it
She never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjuring, sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from

My ocd is conking me in the head
Keep knocking, nobody's home, I'm sleepwalking
I'm just relaying what the voice in my head's saying
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the

(Monster that's under my bed)
So wake me up when it's all over
(Get along with the voices inside of my head)
When I'm wiser and I'm older
(You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath)
All this time I was finding myself and I
(And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy)
Didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing

I didn't know I was lost, I didn't know I was lost
(I'm friends with the monster)
Didn't know I was lost
(I'm friends with the monster)
I didn't know I was lost, I didn't know I was lost

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Well, that's nothing

Didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing
I didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing




I didn't know I was lost
Didn't know I was lost

Overall Meaning

The song "The Monster Wake Me Up" by Megan Davies is a deeply introspective and emotional song about a person who feels lost and is trying to find their way in life. The first verse suggests that the person knows the general direction they should be heading towards and has a beating heart guiding them through the darkness. However, they also admit that they do not know the exact end point of their journey. This feeling of being lost is further emphasized in the chorus where the person wants to be awakened when everything is over and they are wiser and older. They confess that they did not know they were lost and were finding themselves during this time.


The second verse focuses on the voice inside the singer's head. The voice seems to be causing confusion and is partially responsible for the feelings of being lost. The person is aware that they are friends with the monster that lives under the bed, and though they know it may seem crazy, they are not willing to let it go. Despite being aware of the magnitude of their thoughts, they ultimately accept them as a part of themselves that cannot be ignored.


Overall, the song seems to be about self-discovery and acceptance. The singer is willing to embrace all aspects of themselves, including the confusing and darker thoughts. This acceptance seems to be necessary for the person to find their way and direction in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating my life without clarity or certainty


Guided by a beating heart
Instinct and intuition are leading me


I can't tell where the journey will end
I'm uncertain about what lies ahead


But I know where to start
Despite not knowing where I'm headed, I know where I need to begin


They tell me I'm too young to understand
Others don't believe I have the capacity to comprehend


They say I'm caught up in a dream
Others think I'm fixated on unrealistic goals


Life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
If I don't become aware of my surroundings, I'll miss out on living


Well, that's fine by me
I'm content with taking risks and pursuing my own path


So wake me up when it's all over
Let me know when I've achieved what I'm striving for


(Get along with the voices)
Embrace and accept my inner thoughts and instincts


When I'm wiser and I'm older
I'll have more experience and knowledge to understand what I'm going through


(You're trying to save me)
Others are attempting to protect me and change my behavior


All this time I was finding myself and I
My journey has been focused on discovering who I am


Didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware I was searching for direction and purpose


No, I ain't much of a poet but I know somebody once told me
I'm not skilled in writing, but I remember a wise saying


To seize the moment and don't squander it
Take advantage of opportunities and don't waste them


She never know when it all could be over tomorrow
Life is unpredictable and can end at any moment


So I keep conjuring, sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
I continue to create and contemplate, often unsure of the origin of my ideas


My ocd is conking me in the head
My obsessive-compulsive disorder is causing me distress and confusion


Keep knocking, nobody's home, I'm sleepwalking
I'm disoriented and not fully present


I'm just relaying what the voice in my head's saying
I'm communicating the thoughts and ideas in my mind


Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the
I'm not to blame for what's happening, I have a connection with the


(Monster that's under my bed)
Fear or unsettling thoughts I'm experiencing


And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
You believe my behavior and thoughts are odd or irrational


I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
I have a relationship with my inner fears and insecurities


(Get along with the voices inside of my head)
I'm accepting and managing my internal thoughts and desires


You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
Your efforts to help me are unnecessary or fruitless


Didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware I was searching for direction and purpose


Well, that's nothing
It's not a big deal, I'm comfortable with where I am


I didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware I was searching for direction and purpose


Didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware I was searching for direction and purpose




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Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start

They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Llife will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well, that's fine by me

So wake me up when it's all over
(Get along with the voices)
When I'm wiser and I'm older
(You're trying to save me)
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost

No, I ain't much of a poet but I know somebody once told me
To seize the moment and don't squander it
She never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjuring, sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from

My ocd is conking me in the head
Keep knocking, nobody's home, I'm sleepwalking
I'm just relaying what the voice in my head's saying
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the

(Monster that's under my bed)
So wake me up when it's all over
(Get along with the voices inside of my head)
When I'm wiser and I'm older
(You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath)
All this time I was finding myself and I
(And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy)
Didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing

I didn't know I was lost, I didn't know I was lost
(I'm friends with the monster)
Didn't know I was lost
(I'm friends with the monster)
I didn't know I was lost, I didn't know I was lost

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Well, that's nothing

Didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing
I didn't know I was lost
Well, that's nothing
I didn't know I was lost
Didn't know I was lost



All comments from YouTube:

Megan Davies

Shoutout to everyone watching this in 2023! Seems like only yesterday when Jaclyn and I started making YouTube videos. Check out our newest video here!: https://youtu.be/lmUET5B8xUM

Amar Mohamed

really you killed it...one of my fav mashups ever <3

Jordan Tesillo

I remember being in high school listening to this when it came out

Amar Mohamed

@Jordan Tesillo yeah me too

Dead by Yeehaw

I remember your blank space cover and was hooked you guys are amazing keep up the great covers and content 🤠

Claymore77

Still here and still watching! This and Love Somebody are my two all time favorites from you two!

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Amanda K. G. S.

It's been nearly a decade and I'm still in love with this mashup!!! <3

Claymore77

same!

Prateek Tandon

the way monster blended in and the way she rapped was hell amazing

Edward Heard

This is so bloody fantastic, well done to you lasses. You've really carved out some epic mashups. Just amazing, works really well.

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