Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Magnet
Studio albums
Spine of God (1991)
Superjudge (1993)
Dopes to Infinity (1995)
Powertrip (1998)
God Says No (2001)
Monolithic Baby! (2004)
4-Way Diablo (2007)
Mastermind (2010)
Last Patrol (2013)
Mindfucker (2018)
A Better Dystopia (2021)
All Friends and Kingdom Come
Monster Magnet Lyrics
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It's long past due that we begin
I have longed for you afar
Love sacrifice in my backyard
I have seen beyond my gaze
I have gazed beyond today
And their lust shall build a world
Is what the prophets have to say
In this world where I am king
The atoms roar and strange love sings
All the jewels that one can bring
Mutant rags and big T.V.
Service now, the mushroom boy
Come to me now, by my side
And if you don't want to play
Then I'm afraid you'll have to cry
'Cause I can fry you with my eyes
I can blow you to kingdom come
I can take all the friends away
I've got mushroom clouds in my hands
And a place in my head for you
Better come to the throne today
There's a line inside my head
I dance at night before bed
But I never took the ride
And silo shed, on the other side
Service now, the mushroom boy
Or at lest come to a show
Just one lick upon my thoughts
Or both our worlds will have to go
'Cause I can fry you with my eyes
I can blow you to kingdom come
I can take all the friends away
I've got mushroom clouds in my hands
And a place in my head for you
Better come to the throne today
Whoa
I'm just not quite right today
Whoa
The lyrics of Monster Magnet's "All Friends and Kingdom Come" tell the story of a powerful and deluded protagonist who sees himself as a king, capable of wielding immense power over those around him. The song begins with the singer inviting the listener to enter the "lion's den," a metaphor for his unstable and dangerous mind. He expresses a desire for love and sacrifice, but this desire has been corrupted by his own sense of self-importance, which he sees as a necessary sacrifice and burden on those around him.
The singer describes himself as having "seen beyond [his] gaze" and having "gazed beyond today." These lines suggest that he sees himself as having a special, visionary understanding of the world around him that nobody else can comprehend. He also claims that this insight has led him to understand that "their lust shall build a world," a line that suggests that he believes he has a higher understanding of human nature and desires than anyone else.
As the song progresses, the singer's megalomania becomes more clear. He describes himself as the king of his own world, where the "atoms roar and strange love sings." He views the people and objects around him as mere tools that serve his own desires, describing mutant rags and big T.V.s as little more than trinkets to be enjoyed or discarded as he sees fit. He also warns those around him that if they do not join him in his delusions of grandeur, they will "have to cry."
Line by Line Meaning
Enter now the lions den
It's time to face a difficult challenge.
It's long past due that we begin
We should have started a long time ago.
I have longed for you afar
I have wanted to be with you from afar.
Love sacrifice in my backyard
I have made sacrifices for love in my own life.
I have seen beyond my gaze
I have looked beyond what is immediately in front of me.
I have gazed beyond today
I have looked into the future.
And their lust shall build a world
The prophets predict that people's desires will shape the world.
Is what the prophets have to say
This is what the prophets have foretold.
In this world where I am king
In my ideal world where I have control.
The atoms roar and strange love sings
The world is full of energy and unusual love.
All the jewels that one can bring
Everything valuable that can exist.
Mutant rags and big T.V.
Oddities and modern technology.
Service now, the mushroom boy
Come and serve me now, my loyal follower.
Come to me now, by my side
Be with me and support me in my vision.
And if you don't want to play
If you don't want to follow me.
Then I'm afraid you'll have to cry
Then you'll have to face the consequences of not following me.
'Cause I can fry you with my eyes
I can destroy or harm you with my gaze.
I can blow you to kingdom come
I can destroy you completely.
I can take all the friends away
I can isolate you from all the people you care about.
I've got mushroom clouds in my hands
I have a powerful weapon in my hands that can cause destruction.
And a place in my head for you
I have a space in my thoughts for you, but it depends on your loyalty.
Better come to the throne today
You should choose to support me now.
There's a line inside my head
I have a clear thought or idea.
I dance at night before bed
I have an active mind even when going to sleep.
But I never took the ride
But I never followed through with that idea or thought.
And silo shed, on the other side
And there are consequences or alternative outcomes if I acted on that thought.
Or at lest come to a show
At least come see me perform or present my ideas.
Just one lick upon my thoughts
One taste or experience of my ideas.
Or both our worlds will have to go
Or we will both face negative consequences if you don't experience my ideas.
Whoa
An exclamation of surprise or concern.
I'm just not quite right today
I am not feeling like myself or in a good mood today.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joel Spivey
This might be the most underrated American rock band ever. Dopes to Inifinity is a great album.
T Malloy
Agreed... along with Clutch.,,
C. O. C.,, and Rebel Son...
Underrated, overlooked and pushed aside like a redheaded stepchild.
peachmelba1000
It's a classic album.
Trisha Hegwood
Amen....lyrical geniuses
Ozzpocket Productions
I consider this one of the best albums to come out of the 90's..... honestly, it's one of my favorite albums of all time. I've said it in other posts, but I don't understand how Monster Magnet didn't get the notoriety they deserved....Their first 4 albums were great. This one (Dopes to Infinity) is by far my favorite....and I'll admit, when Powertrip first got released (I bought it the day it was available) I was kind of disappointed.....because it was so different than "Dopes"....but over time that album really grew on me.
Since then, I think they've had their ups and downs....but on every album there's always at LEAST a couple good tracks.
These guys deserve(d) far more than they get.
Paul Stoliker
Also...we forgetting Superjudge or Spine of God? Seminal moments in full-on trippin-balls musical experimentation.
Paul Stoliker
Do not, anyone, sleep on tab............25. But good lord this is the good stuff. Thanks...b/c I'm just not quite right today............
Marcos Suárez
DW always claimed that dopes is a record for the mind while powertrip for the body..both of them are the peak of their career
Trisha Hegwood
You have good taste
josep maria marín
I prefer too "Dopes" than "Powertrip".