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)
The Duke
Monster Magnet Lyrics
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Checking out the office girls on a Friday afternoon
Well she's got the shape I need for the mine to break too soon
It's all dead moons and chicken bones
And child don't you fear
You'll be singing in a higher purpose
Now your super nature's clear
Yeah, it all comes near
Well I swear I did you baby
Back in 49 in vain
When the devil lost the big war
But he figured out a way
Now I watch and make the world come
And in dollars due thus die
And I praise the day the duke of super nature's coming back
Is coming back
Is coming back
My old pal Icarus rode too close to the sun
And folks tend to get off sand
When they see how the job gets done
Now close your eyes, and pay no mind to the circles round your head
The answer to those questions
Is right here in my own bed
Yeah, oh
In my own bed
Hit it
Well I swear I did you baby
Back in 49 in vain
When the master lost the big one
But he figured out a way
Now I watch and make the world come
And in dollars due thus die
And I praise the day the duke of super nature's coming back
Is coming back now
Yeah
The Duke by Monster Magnet is a song full of cryptic lyrics. The song speaks of the Devil and how he lost the big war, but figured out a way to make the world come in dollars due, and thus die. The Duke of Super nature is coming back, and his return is praised throughout the song. The lyrics somewhat seem to refer to the idea of a corrupt society that is controlled by an evil force, which is the Devil in this song's context. The office girls on the Friday afternoon represent the mundane life that people are stuck in, while the Duke's return is described as a higher purpose, indicating that he is coming back to save the world from the corrupt forces. The lyrics also mention that to find the answer to the questions, one should pay no mind to the circles around their heads and just look within themselves.
The song is full of metaphors and symbolism that can be interpreted in different ways. It seems to embody the dark, occult-like themes that Monster Magnet often features in their music, as evidenced by the reference to dead moons and chicken bones. The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the state of the world and how it is controlled by corrupt corporations or governments.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on,
Let's begin
Checking out the office girls on a Friday afternoon
Looking at the women working in the office on Friday evening
Well she's got the shape I need for the mine to break too soon
She has the perfect body type for what I have planned, but it may happen too soon
It's all dead moons and chicken bones
It's all about things that are dead or gone, like moons and bones
And child don't you fear
Don't worry, my dear
You'll be singing in a higher purpose
You'll find a higher meaning in life
Now your super nature's clear
Now you understand your supernatural abilities
Yeah, it all comes near
All of it is getting closer
Well I swear I did you baby
I promise I did my best for you, my love
Back in 49 in vain
In 1949, but it was all for nothing
When the devil lost the big war
When the devil was defeated in a major war
But he figured out a way
But he found a new approach
Now I watch and make the world come
Now I observe and contribute to the world's creation
And in dollars due thus die
And those who deserve money will die
And I praise the day the duke of super nature's coming back
I celebrate the day when the leader of supernatural beings returns
My old pal Icarus rode too close to the sun
Icarus, an old friend, approached the sun too closely and fell
And folks tend to get off sand
And people tend to stray from the path
When they see how the job gets done
When they observe how the work is done
Now close your eyes, and pay no mind to the circles round your head
Now, ignore the distracting thoughts swirling in your mind
The answer to those questions
The solution to those problems
Is right here in my own bed
Is within me
Hit it
Start the music
Is coming back now
Is returning now
Yeah
Yes
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Napalm Records
"Milking The Stars is a "re-imagined" version of Last Patrol featuring four new songs and live tracks. It's not a re-mix record by the current definition. It's more like Last patrol in a "what if?" style alternative reality." - Dave Wyndorf
Get a copy here: http://shop.napalmrecords.com/monstermagnet
School Of Rock Heilbronn
"wow" absolut great artwork...like sin-city...i love it \m/ !!!
Robb Zamsky
I don't care what it is--I'm gettin' a copy...gotta say though, I think The Last Patrol's mix really sucked. Very flat & not very lush at all. I guess ya spoiled me with all your other albums. Ever gonna re-release the early stuff like "Poster" or anything from that era?
Stuart Jenkins
Got it. Prefer it to the original Last Patrol. I've loved MM since Spine Of God came out, but I thought that Last Patrol, with the exception of 2 tracks sounded utterly jaded, like a band just going through the motions. This at least sounds like Dave and the boys are enjoying what they're playing.
ancientslugthrower
Stuart Jenkins Given Dave's lyrics in his songs, it makes sense to feel like a great deal of the album was phoned in. It has it's gems like this one and Last Patrol, but on the whole, it isn't as strong an album as their previous endeavors. I can't help but think Dave's new found sobriety plays a large part of that.
<<insert relevant Bill Hicks quote here>>
Ryan Lesschaeve
Ken Evans Actually, Dave has stated before that he has never written anything while on any substance.
S SMIT
Greatest band on the planet!!! May Dave live forever!!!!
Napalm Records
NAPALM TOP TEN VIDEOS 2014!
Every upcoming week, we will reveal one video that made it to the top ten at our Youtube channel in the past year (sorted by views - only videos released in 2014).
Let's begin with #10: Monster Magnet - "The Duke"!
Scott Thornton
Amazing video from one of the most criminally underrated bands ever.
Vyacheslav Russian
К.O.