Monster Magnet is an American rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey,… Read Full Bio ↴Monster Magnet is an American rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded in 1989 by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar) and Tim Cronin (vocals and drums); they have since gone through several lineup changes, leaving Wyndorf as the only constant member. Monster Magnet has released ten studio albums to date, and they are best known for their 1990s hits "Negasonic Teenage Warhead" and "Space Lord". The band has also been credited for developing and popularizing the stoner rock genre, along with Masters of Reality, Kyuss, Fu Manchu and Sleep.

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)

Brainstorm
Monster Magnet Lyrics

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Standing on the runway waiting to takeoff
I want to fly, you're watching me break off
I can't move 'cause the man has a rake off
You gotta help me, help me to shake off
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android

Brainstorm, here I go, brainstorm, here I go,
I bet you'd think I'd miss it, you'd bet I'd kiss it

I can't get no peace until I get into motion
Sign my release from this planet's erosion
Paranoia is only shattered emotion
You gotta help me or there'll be an explosion
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
Brainstorm, here I go, brainstorm, here I go,
I heard you think I miss it, you'd bet I'd kiss it

This is it
This is it, this is it
This is it, this is it
This is it, this is it
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, this is it, brainstorm
This is it, brainstorm

Standing on the runway waiting to takeoff
I want to fly, you're watching me break off
I can't move 'cause the man has a rake off
You gotta help me, help me to shake off
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
Brainstorm, here I go, brainstorm, here I go,
I heard you think I miss it, you'd bet I'd kiss it

Brainstorm
Brainstorm
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Brainstorm
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Brainstorm
Brainstorm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monster Magnet's "Brainstorm" talk about an individual who is waiting on the runway, wanting to fly and break free of constraints. The man seeks release from his current state of being, but the man "has a rake off" and is unable to move. The singer requests aid to shake off the hold and the fear that comes with facing the unknown. This song is an uprising from the fear and conformism that may chain a person from their true potential.

This song talks about how people can be trapped by the "man" and the social constructs held within society. The "man's" hold can stop people from making any progress and rendering them powerless. The lyrics talk about the fear of becoming a machine, stripped of one's humanity, and the desire to break free from that. The singer states that he does not want to be a robot or a slave to the societal norms and wishes to find his own path.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing on the runway waiting to takeoff
The singer is in a state of anticipation, ready to take off.

I want to fly, you're watching me break off
The singer desires to break free from the constraints of their current circumstances while being aware of others watching their progress.

I can't move 'cause the man has a rake off
The singer is unable to move, possibly due to external forces or obligations.

You gotta help me, help me to shake off
The artist is requesting assistance in overcoming their current obstacles to move forward.

This body of mine, man I don't want to be destroyed
The artist values their physical self and is afraid of losing it.

This body of mine, man I don't want to turn android
The singer wants to remain fully human, they fear being reduced to a mere machine or tool.

Brainstorm, here I go, brainstorm, here I go,
The singer is ready to engage in a process of creative thought, overcoming their current situation with imaginative solutions.

I bet you'd think I'd miss it, you'd bet I'd kiss it
The artist is considering other people's opinions and reactions to their actions.

I can't get no peace until I get into motion
The artist is restless and unsatisfied until they begin taking action.

Sign my release from this planet's erosion
The artist wants to break free from negative external forces and influences to fully realize their potential.

Paranoia is only shattered emotion
The singer recognizes their fear as being an obstacle to overcome.

You gotta help me or there'll be an explosion
The artist recognizes the urgency of their situation and the need for help to avoid the situation from getting worse.

This is it
The singer acknowledges that this moment is crucial and decisive.

Brainstorm
The singer once again affirms their commitment to creative and imaginative thinking to overcome obstacles.

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Comments from YouTube:

@Raed911

9y↑18

If this is not the greatest cover ever made, then I don't know what is?!

@donnydonnybrook8131

5y↑1

Back at ya Brother

@lazyjesus6573

Zeppelin911 yup it’s this one alright

@safeashouses211

12y↑10

I love Hawkwind, I love Monster Magnet, it's all good!

@stephanthorhauer4060

4y↑2

All Cover Versions from Hawkwind by M.G. are very good!!I must know it,i´m Hawkwind Fan since 36 years!!

@madcinder257

9y↑3

I found Monster Magnet about the same time as I found Hawkwind, and didn't even know they had any connection like this. It was a pretty cool revelation.

@nicholasvaccaro6919

11y↑4

Great band! Also, "get me out of this void, I don't want to be destroyed, I don't want to turn android, got to help me avoid that Brainstorm, here I go! etc".

@zeddtheguru2882

5y↑1

Big Hawkwind fan. And yes, this track is fucking awesome!!!

@richstuart1255

Hardly the most easiest tune to cover...in hawwind mad n this is stunning.🤩🤩

@stevenarnold3292

Best cover of this classic I've heard so far.

@Libertine62

15y↑1

Just saw them on May 16th in New Jersey... My head...you think I miss it...you'd bet I'd kiss it. This is it, this is it, this is it, this is it, this is it... HAHAHAHA...

@Libertine62

16y

Wow...I am happy people are enjoying this already. I love MM's cover as much as I love the original by Hawkwind...which is saying a lot. I love all MM but the their first 3 albums, Spine of God...Superjudge...and Dopes To Infinity, have to be my favorites. Amazing music...

@stompmod33

Awesome cover,one of the reasons I love early Monster Magnet is this cover and Dinosaur Vacume from the same album.

@Antibionic50

Yup!

@Libertine62

16y

Thanks...glad you like it vidikronman. 8-) I listen to MM everyday...and often, lol. I got the art surfing on-line through the search engines. It takes a bit of time but usually 2-4 hours of surfing and I find what I want. Yeah all the trippy visuals seem to go well with this song for some reason. ;-)

@Libertine62

16y

I did, as I would recommend everyone to...great stuff!!! Glad you liked this astral emission... 8)

@dogsmeasuredogs

13y

@PhillipThunderGrunge I think... that yerrr.... f-f-freaking out..... man.

@Kyussist

14y

haha those early stuff was released by glitterhouse records in beverungen, germany. i saw the EP you are talking about many times in normal regular cd stores down here. if u really wanna get it you should be able to order it here easily.

@Libertine62

15y

Hehehe...yeah it is. For the most part I do fade in's and fade outs of the album covers at the beginning and end of the videos I do, this one is no exception.

@Libertine62

16y

I have everything except their very first release, the EP. But I have everything else from Spine of God right up to and including 4-Way Diablo, including 25........tab. I am trying to get their EP but it is very tough to come by. Pretty good selection of MM on YouTube... 8-)

@zatoth13

11y

hey libertine, dudester! the darksinger is in da house!

@Libertine62

14y

@ALLexanderKPP - Out of spite maybe? I dunno, but I ask myself that all the time too.

@superspudgun

15y

After some consideration I'll agree with you. Damn close though, and still a bloody good cover version!

@markhambleton1382

5y↑1

how many 420s are there in a day

@FuzzAmatic5000

14y

Magnet is the greatest band in the known universe...Dave Wyndorf for president!

@ALLexanderKPP

14y

Why do I love this motherfuckers band?!

@Libertine62

15y

Well keep the faith bro. You never know. They are going to Australia later this year so if they can drag their gear down under no reason they can't hit Dixie. Just Wyndorf from the original line-up. Mundell is the next longest tenured member when he replaced McBain on guitar for the Superjudge album.

@EZapar

Where were these vids when we were kids taking acid?

@gripnsip3000

14y

@PhillipThunderGrunge The whole album cover gets smaller and smaller

@PhillipThunderGrunge

15y

Is it me or is the "SuperJudge" title moving?.....

@quarkwrok

13y

Prefer the Hawkwind original but this is really good. Sounds like Turner + ICU going mental!

@Libertine62

11y

Hey! I know you... :-) How's it going?

@pervertedmind

15y

hehe. (:

@thunderider1

13y

this is good....but it aint got lemmy on tho!!

@thunderider1

13y↑1

this is good.......but it aint got lemmy on it tho!!

@paulkruger491

Again?

@Switchfifty

16y

Yo libertine this is badass! i had never heard this song. I put some electric wizard up that is new to youtube, check em out on my vids.

@BigAndTall666

13y

One of the last albums that i bought, not a lot of actual GOOD music out there anymore, sigh.....The world is too commercial and Disney´fied these days!