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)
Temple of Your Dreams
Monster Magnet Lyrics
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Don't be surprised when I'm sitting at the foot of your bed.
I bring you a light you could never see in the daytime,
Planting the seed of my perfume in your head.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
Never let them know.
Your pillow nest of a dripping god
Is a place you go alone.
But late at night I hear you cry.
Your taste for dirt just makes me smile.
My purple tablet turns to goo.
Have I got something warm for you.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
If I can't slip into the 13th house of your twilight, baby yeah.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
I'll plant a bomb in your temple of your dreams yeah.
Wake up baby 'cause I'm coming to you from the future.
And don't be surprised when I'm floating above your bed.
I bring you a god you could never love in the daytime.
Nailing the seed of my perfume in your head.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
If I can't slip into the 13th house of your twilight, baby yeah.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
The lyrics of "Temple of Your Dreams" by Monster Magnet appear to be a psychedelic exploration of a relationship, with the singer appearing to be warning the addressee to be ready for a surreal and otherworldly experience. He claims to be coming to her from the future and bringing a "light" that could never be seen in daylight, which seems to be a metaphor for enlightenment or transcendence. He also claims to be "planting the seed of [his] perfume" in her head, which could be interpreted as a reference to a hallucinogenic drug.
There are also themes of self-reliance and individuality present in the lyrics, with the singer urging the addressee to never show weakness to others and to retreat into the "temple of [her] dreams" alone. He notes that he's "wasted enough of [his] time on the edge of forever," suggesting a desire to move on from whatever experiences he's had in the past. The final verse includes a threatening tone, with the singer stating that if he can't enter the addressee's inner sanctum, he'll plant a bomb in her "temple" instead.
Overall, the lyrics are surreal and psychedelic in nature, with a focus on exploring otherworldly experiences and individualism.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up baby 'cause I'm coming to you from the future.
I am here to offer you a new perspective on life.
Don't be surprised when I'm sitting at the foot of your bed.
I am here to awaken you to a new reality, so be open-minded.
I bring you a light you could never see in the daytime,
I offer you a new perspective that is not visible during the day.
Planting the seed of my perfume in your head.
I want you to remember me and what I have to offer.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
I am tired of waiting and am ready to make my move now.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
I am ready to move forward in life and leave behind any past debts or obligations.
Never let them hear you beg.
Always maintain your self-respect and independence, even in difficult situations.
Never let them know.
Keep your true feelings and intentions hidden from those who would use them against you.
Your pillow nest of a dripping god
Your private thoughts and desires are your sanctuary from the world.
Is a place you go alone.
Only you can access your deepest thoughts and emotions.
But late at night I hear you cry.
Even though you may be private, I can sense your pain and vulnerability.
Your taste for dirt just makes me smile.
I admire your willingness to explore and embrace your darker desires.
My purple tablet turns to goo.
My methods and techniques may be unconventional, but they are effective.
Have I got something warm for you.
I have something that will comfort and satisfy you, just trust me.
If I can't slip into the 13th house of your twilight, baby yeah.
If I can't enter your innermost thoughts and desires, I will use more drastic measures.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
I am willing to take extreme action to shatter your preconceptions and awaken you to new possibilities.
Wake up baby 'cause I'm coming to you from the future.
I am urging you to wake up to a new reality that lies beyond your current understanding.
And don't be surprised when I'm floating above your bed.
I am here to guide you and lift you up to new heights.
I bring you a god you could never love in the daytime.
I am offering you something that is beyond your current understanding or comfort zone.
Nailing the seed of my perfume in your head.
I want to leave a lasting impression on you that will guide your thoughts and actions in the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Casillas
Wake up baby 'cause I'm coming to you from the future.
Don't be surprised when I'm sitting at the foot of your bed.
I bring you a light you could never see in the daytime,
Planting the seed of my perfume in your head.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
Never let them hear you beg.
Never let them know.
Your pillow nest of a dripping god
Is a place you go alone.
But late at night I hear you cry.
Your taste for dirt just makes me smile.
My purple tablet turns to goo.
Have I got something warm for you.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
If I can't slip into the 13th house of your twilight, baby yeah.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
I'll plant a bomb in your temple of your dreams yeah.
Wake up baby 'cause I'm coming to you from the future.
And don't be surprised when I'm floating above your bed.
I bring you a god you could never love in the daytime.
Nailing the seed of my perfume in your head.
Well I've wasted enough of my time on the edge of forever.
And I've paid all the god damn dues that I want to pay.
If I can't slip into the 13th house of your twilight, baby yeah.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
I'll plant a bomb in the temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
Temple of your dreams.
CyclopsRevolution
Monster Magnet is not underrated, they just aren't over exposed. Big difference. I have yet to find a stereo powerful enough to play this song as loud as it deserves to be played. Now let's go get fucked up and piss on something valuable!!!
Bill Toupee
Hellia
Jed Ediah
Ya man, this is too good , the mix is ridiculously good
John Dickerdown
Well on my way good sir
luvvinallmusik 57
Took me a couple of listens (and a few more blunts) to realize Dave could've just said "I'm gonna blow your mind" but planting "a bomb in the temple of your dreams" is waaay more poetic...😎🤘🏾
Lee Miller
Hahahahaha, nice!
ajdukujac
why is this band so underrated???? they sound better than millions of bands nowdays that we see on tv
Sean Devlin
Because MTV isn't a music channel. And Headbanger's Ball is dead too.
Davey Jones
precisely.
Sean Allen
I bought this CD when I was 18 years old!! I was the only one of my friends who liked them. They are still one of my favorites bands!! Long live monster magnet!!! Fuck Yeah*!*