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.

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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)

Slap in the face
Monster Magnet Lyrics

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I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face

Let's talk about love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
I know you love yourself
Right on, you got it so tightened up
And I'm so blown away by your fucking cool
I hear a call from above say "The beast must die"
You want to crawl away, don't even think about it

Inside your head, eat your meds
I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face
With your chain pot smoking, my head working
I want a piece of the cake
Inside your head, eat your meds
You need a slap in the face

I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool

Inside your head, eat your meds
I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face
With your chain pot smoking, my head working
I want a piece of the cake

Inside your head, eat your meds
You need a slap in the face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Monster Magnet's "Slap in the Face" are a mix of aggressive and sarcastic comments directed towards the listener's arrogance and self-absorption. The opening lines, "Hey babe, you got something for me / Place another two in the crown" seemingly refer to the singer's expectation of receiving praise or recognition from the listener. However, they quickly turn to criticize the listener's self-admiration and need for attention, as they sing, "You want to crawl away, don't even think about it." The singer then tells the listener to take their medication and stop being so obsessed with themselves.

The chorus of the song takes on a slightly different tone as the singer talks about love, but it is unclear whether they are being sincere or facetious. Lines like "I know you love yourself / Right on, you got it so tightened up" suggest that the singer doesn't think very highly of the listener's self-esteem. The bridge of the song repeats the call from above that the "beast must die," possibly referring to the listener's inflated ego.

Overall, "Slap in the Face" seems to be a commentary on society's obsession with self-aggrandizement and the need for others' approval.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey babe, you got something for me
The singer is addressing someone they are interested in and asking if they have any offerings.

Place another two in the crown
The singer is requesting something specific from the person they are addressing.

Hey babe, that's really something to see
The singer is remarking on the attractiveness of the person they are addressing.

A vision lighting up all the town
The artist is describing the impact this person has on the community or their surroundings.

I hear a call from above say "The beast must die"
The artist hears a message that may be interpreted as a call to make a significant change or decision.

You want to crawl away, don't even think about it
The singer is warning the person they are addressing not to retreat or give up when faced with a difficult choice or change.

Inside your head, eat your meds
The singer is suggesting that the person they are addressing may be struggling with mental health and should take medication.

I'm tired of keeping away
The artist is expressing frustration with keeping their distance or avoiding confrontation with the person they are addressing.

Paint your mole, wait for goal
The artist is using a metaphor of applying makeup to signify the person they are addressing is putting on a facade or trying to manipulate others.

You need a slap in the face
The artist believes the person they are addressing needs a wake up call or reality check.

Let's talk about love
The singer is changing the topic of conversation to love and potentially commenting on the perceived insincerity of the person they are addressing.

I know you love yourself
The artist is insinuating that the person they are addressing is self-centered or vain.

Right on, you got it so tightened up
The singer is complimenting the person they are addressing on their ability to maintain control or appear put together in certain situations.

And I'm so blown away by your fucking cool
The singer is being sarcastic and implying that the person they are addressing is trying too hard to be cool or impressive.

With your chain pot smoking, my head working
The singer is contrasting the person they are addressing's perceived laziness or lack of motivation with their own hard work and struggles.

I want a piece of the cake
The artist desires to be included in or benefit from the situation the person they are addressing is in.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF

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Hey babe, you got something for me
Place another two in the crown
Hey babe, that's really something to see
A vision lighting up all the town
I hear a call from above say "The beast must die"
You want to crawl away, don't even think about it
Inside your head, eat your meds
I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face
Let's talk about love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
I know you love yourself
Right on, you got it so tightened up
And I'm so blown away by your fucking cool
I hear a call from above say "The beast must die"
You want to crawl away, don't even think about it
Inside your head, eat your meds
I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face
With your chain pot smoking, my head working
I want a piece of the cake
Inside your head, eat your meds
You need a slap in the face
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
I'm so blown away by your style and your cool
Inside your head, eat your meds
I'm tired of keeping away
Paint your mole, wait for goal
You need a slap in the face
With your chain pot smoking, my head working
I want a piece of the cake
Inside your head, eat your meds
You need a slap in the face