Monsters
Michael Jackson feat. 50 Cent VS Lady Gaga Lyrics


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You can look at them climbing up the walls
You can look at them climbing out the bushes
You can find them when their letters 'bout to fall
He'll be waiting with his camera on focus
Everywhere you seem to turn there's a monster
When you look up in the air, there's a monster
Paparazzi got you scared like a monster, monster, monster
(Too bad)
Hollywood has got you jumping like it should (too bad)
Has got you bouncing off the wall
Has got you drunk enough to fall
(Too bad)
Hollywood
Just look in the mirror
And tell me you like
Don't you, don't you like it?

Monster
He's a monster
He's an animal
Monster (yeah)
He's a monster
He's an animal
Oh

He's coming at ya, coming at ya rather too fast
Mama say mama got you in a zig zag
And you're running, and you're running just to escape it
But they're coming for the money so they fake it
Everywhere you seem to turn there's a monster
When you look up in the air, there's a monster
Oh, when you see them in the street there's a monster, monster, monster

(Too bad)
Hollywood has got you jumping like it should (too bad)
Has got you bouncing off the wall
Has got you drunk enough to fall
(Too bad)
Hollywood
Just look in the mirror
And tell me you like what you see

Monster (he's like an animal)
He's a monster (just like an animal)
He's an animal
And he's moving in the air
Monster
He's a monster
He's an animal, ooh (everybody wanna be a star)

Why are they (why are they)
Never satisfied (satisfied)
With and all you give? (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give them your all
They're watching you fall
And they eat your soul (like a vegetable)

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Catch me in a bad mood, flipping, you'll take a whippin'
Animal, Hannibal, cannibal addiction
Tears appear, yeah, blurring your vision
Fear in the air, screaming, your blood drippin'
Shiver a second, now, now, now, what is it?
Funerals, cemeteries, don't worry, it's time to visit
Broke bones, tombstones, how do you think I'm kiddin'?
It's home, sweet home, the land of the forbidden
All hail, run tell, the King has risen
2010 Thriller, there's nothin iller, it's killer
Their vision, they miss 'em, won't impact, this is that
It's the bomb, ring the alarm, MJ number one
It goes on and on, it goes on and on
We get to creeping and crawling in the early morn'
Dream on dreamer, there's nowhere to run
You can try but you're done
I can feel it in the air, here the monster come

(Too bad)
Hollywood has got you jumping like it should, girl
Has got you bouncing off the wall
Has got you drunk enough to fall
(Too bad)
Hollywood
Just making me clearer
And tell me you like
Don't you, don't you like it? Ooh

Monster (say you wanna be a star)
He's a monster
He's an animal (say you wanna go far)
(Why you can't you quit stalking me?)
Ooh, oh
Monster (what'd you do to me?)
He's a monster (why did you take it? Why did you fake it?)
He's an animal (yeah, why you hauntin' me?)

Monster (why you stalking me?)
He's a monster (why you hauntin' me?)
He's an animal (why'd you do it? Why'd you)
(Why you stalkin' me?)

Monster (why you hauntin' me?)
He's a monster (why you hauntin' me?)
He's an animal
(Why'd you, why'd you, ohh)

He's dragging you down like a monster (monster)
He's keeping you down like a monster




He's dragging you down like a monster (monster)
He's keeping you down like a monster

Overall Meaning

The song "Monsters" by Michael Jackson featuring 50 Cent and Lady Gaga is an indictment of the paparazzi and the entertainment industry. The lyrics describe how everywhere someone turns, there is a monster lurking, waiting to capture them on camera and exploit them. The verse, "Paparazzi got you scared like a monster, monster, monster", describes how the media attention can make someone feel like a monster is chasing them. The song also addresses how Hollywood can make people feel like they need to jump, bounce and fall to be successful. The chorus, "Just look in the mirror and tell me you like what you see", suggests that the unrealistic standards set by Hollywood can warp a person's self-image.


As the song progresses, 50 Cent's rap amplifies the idea that the entertainment industry can turn people into animals. He raps, "He's a monster, he's an animal, everybody wanna be a star." His lyrics imply that the drive for fame can turn people into beasts who will do anything to achieve their goal. Lady Gaga's section on the song is significantly more abstract. She sings, "Why are they never satisfied with and all you give? You give them your all, they're watching you fall, and they eat your soul." The lyrics suggest that those in power want to consume those at the bottom of the industry, sucking them dry until there is no more to be given.


Overall, "Monsters" is a powerful warning about the dark side of fame and the entertainment industry. Jackson and his collaborators critique the paparazzi and the industry for their relentless pursuit of celebrities, and the lyrics suggest that the quest for fame can turn people into monsters.


Line by Line Meaning

You can look at them climbing up the walls
You can observe how obsessed and invasive paparazzi are in getting their shots.


You can look at them climbing out the bushes
Paparazzi are so desperate for a good shot that they will even climb out of bushes or any other obscure location.


You can find them when their letters 'bout to fall
Paparazzi will take advantage of any situation, even if it means waiting for a public figure's letters to fall off their sign or building, to get a good picture.


He'll be waiting with his camera on focus
The paparazzo will always be waiting for their next shot, with their camera permanently focused, in order to capture any celebrity moment they can.


Everywhere you seem to turn there's a monster
The paparazzi are overwhelming and always lurking about, hence the term monster.


When you look up in the air, there's a monster
Even when a celebrity looks above them, they will find a paparazzo aiming their camera.


Paparazzi got you scared like a monster, monster, monster
Paparazzi are so invasive and aggressive that they cause fear and anxiety in celebrities.


Hollywood has got you jumping like it should (too bad)
The entertainment industry has the power to manipulate and control its celebrities into doing as they please.


Has got you bouncing off the wall
Celebrities are often pressured to act out of character, leading to erratic behavior.


Has got you drunk enough to fall (Too bad)
Celebrities may turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of escapism from the stresses of stardom.


Just look in the mirror
Celebrities should take a good hard look at themselves and question if fame is truly worth their mental and physical wellbeing.


And tell me you like
Ask yourself if you truly enjoy what you see when you look in the mirror.


He's coming at ya, coming at ya rather too fast
The public and media attention can be overwhelming and lead to difficult situations for celebrities.


Mama say mama got you in a zig zag
Despite trying to evade paparazzi and media attention, celebrities find themselves trapped in a zigzag pattern, unable to escape their constant presence.


And you're running, and you're running just to escape it
Celebrities may feel as though they are constantly running away from the press and paparazzi and never truly able to escape their grasp.


But they're coming for the money so they fake it
Paparazzi and the media frequently fabricate stories in order to make a profit from celebrities' lives, causing mistrust and misinterpretations.


Monster (he's like an animal)
Paparazzi and the media behave in such an aggressive and uncontrollable manner that they can be compared to a wild animal.


He's a monster (just like an animal)
The paparazzi and media's behavior is repeatedly likened to that of wild and unpredictable animals.


He's an animal
Again, the paparazzo is compared to an animal, further reinforcing their chaotic behavior.


And he's moving in the air
Paparazzi contort and twist their bodies to get the perfect shot, making it appear as though they are moving in the air.


Why are they (why are they)Never satisfied (satisfied)With and all you give? (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Celebrities are held to such high standards that they are never truly able to satisfy the media or public, making it impossible to meet their expectations.


You give them your all
Celebrities often give their all to their art, yet it can never be enough for the public and media.


They're watching you fall
The media and public are always ready to pounce on celebrities when they make a mistake or fall from grace.


And they eat your soul (like a vegetable)
The public and media take so much from celebrities that it can feel as though they are consuming their entire being, just as one eats a vegetable.


Tears appear, yeah, blurring your vision
The constant stress and overwhelming attention can bring celebrities to tears and cause them to lose sight of their goals.


Fear in the air, screaming, your blood drippin'
The anxiety and fear that comes with being under such close scrutiny can take a toll on one's mental and physical well-being.


Dream on dreamer, there's nowhere to run
The dream of escaping the limelight is futile as it seems as though there is no way to escape it.


You can try but you're done
Despite trying to distance oneself from the media and paparazzi, it is nearly impossible to do so.


I can feel it in the air, here the monster come
The paparazzo and media's presence can be felt even before they arrive, creating a looming sense of dread for celebrities.


He's keeping you down like a monster
The paparazzi and media's obsessive behavior can feel as though it is holding celebrities captive or suffocating them.


He's dragging you down like a monster (monster)
The media and paparazzo's behavior can feel as though they are dragging celebrities down from their success.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Michael Joe Jackson, Edward Cascio, James Victor Porte

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