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)
Cyclone
Monster Magnet Lyrics
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I see many of you more, that can fake tough
But the answer lies outside, that cyclone
Such a pretty, pretty face
There's a light shining on me, and I can't hide
There's an old familiar voice, and I can't hide
And I love it when I try, into cyclones
It goes on forever
Your soul can blow me away
There are many of you here, than can fake love
I see many, many more, that can fake tough
Well, the answer lies outside, that cyclone
Where the spirit meets the speed, yeah
It goes on forever
I see you drowning in the garbage
Waiting for your Dad to take you home
Lay back and kiss your imagination
You don't need a sign to be home
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul, your soul, your soul
Your soul can blow me away
Your soul, your soul, your soul
The song Cyclone by Monster Magnet appears to be a commentary on the societal pressure to conform, and the appeal of breaking free from these constraints. The lyrics speak to the idea that many people are proficient at faking love and toughness, but the answer lies outside of the normative expectations that society places on individuals, a metaphorical "cyclone". The singer describes the allure of this cyclone - where the spirit meets the speed - and the eternal sense of freedom that it provides.
The chorus, "your soul can blow me away," appears to indicate that the singer is enraptured by the notion of individuals finding and releasing their true selves, and the joy that comes with that journey. Additionally, the bridge speaks to those who are struggling with conformity - drowning in the garbage - and the importance of embracing one's imagination and individuality, even if it means going against the expectations of authority figures like fathers.
Overall, the song highlights the beauty and power of individuation, and the rich sense of liberation and wonder that comes with stepping outside of societal constraints to embrace the self.
Line by Line Meaning
I see many of you here, that can fake love
There are a lot of people here who can pretend to love.
I see many of you more, that can fake tough
There are even more people here who can pretend to be strong.
But the answer lies outside, that cyclone
However, the solution lies in the cyclone, outside the false fronts.
Such a pretty, pretty face
Metaphoric statement describing the entrance of the cyclone with its beauty.
There's a light shining on me, and I can't hide
There's something overpowering that's drawing my attention to it.
There's an old familiar voice, and I can't hide
There's a voice I know I've heard before that I can't ignore.
And I love it when I try, into cyclones
I feel entertained challenging myself to withstand and maneuver through the cyclone.
Where the spirit meets the speed, yeah
Referring to the cyclone's energy that carries a spiritual aspect to it.
It goes on forever
The cyclone's power doesn't lose momentum.
Your soul can blow me away
Describing how the powerful energy of the cyclone is capable of taking one's soul with it.
I see you drowning in the garbage
Observing how people's life can lack meaning and purpose like garbage in the ocean.
Waiting for your Dad to take you home
Longing for a sense of belonging and to be taken away from the struggles.
Lay back and kiss your imagination
Encouraging to indulge in creativity and imagination to escape reality.
You don't need a sign to be home
Reassurance that home doesn't necessarily have to be a physical place, it can be where your heart is.
Your soul, your soul, your soul
Emphasis on the power of one's soul and what it's capable of attracting.
Your soul can blow me away
Reiterated statement on how the energy of the cyclone can take one's soul with it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abel Cepé
We love this song, because is THE BEST track of the album... Awesome, Monster Magnet still rocks!
CyclopsRevolution
One of their best!!!
Brent Ort
I think this is my favorite song from 4-Way Diablo.
sugarfunk75
all time favourite...
PunkRotter69
Gotta agree there, it's a fuckin epic!!!
GreenBayLA
Ed said this song had Dopes...CD vibe so I'm listening for that. Is this a demo or remix? It sounds different...
David Cookson
@BRAINSAWUK No idea, but I guess it's all power chordes.
sugarfunk75
still is...
coaytch
What happened?