NME has called Monsters Are Waiting "majestic, Metric-style haunt-rock – monster munching our stereo in the process," and the combination of Annalee Fery's ( now in Lonely Trees ) innocent, floaty voice and Andrew Clark's jangly guitar licks has been called "haunting and authentic" by All Music Guide and "elegant without being polished" by LA Weekly. Monsters Are Waiting is expressive without being idiosyncratic, atmospheric, airy, and ambient, blending indie pop with elements of shoegaze and a little bit of a new wave sound.
Members
Current:
･Annalee Fery - vocals, keyboard( now in Lonely Trees )
･Andrew Clark - bass, guitar
Former:
･Eric Gardner - drums
･Jonathan Siebels - guitar, bass
http://www.monstersarewaiting.com
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Christine
Monsters Are Waiting Lyrics
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I want to discover
Tonight's the night
Make me take me any way you want me
I was in doubt to love as a test
I need to feel just like the others
Its time Christine my love for you and me
But never mind I'm dying I'm trying
Shot me down [Repeat x3]
Oh yea yea yea
She don't wanna go
Well I gots
Until she's worth the night
Involuntary princess
Make it fake it anyway you want it
I was in doubt to love as a test
I need to feel
Just like the others
Its time Christine my love for you and me
Your too shy and you try to see
But nevermind I'm dying, I'm trying
Shot me down [Repeat x3]
(shot me)
Oh yea yea
Shot me down
(I'm really sorry)
Shot me down
(I didn't mean it)
Shot me down
(would you want me)
Oh yeaa
La la la la la laaaa
Did you say that you want me
Make it take it
Did you say that you want me
Make me take me any way you want me
Did you say that you want me
Make it fake it
Did you say that you want me
Make it fake it
Did you say that you want me
Don't you want me [Repeat x4]
Shot me down
He shot me down [Repeat x8]
The song "Christine" by Monsters Are Waiting is an upbeat song about longing, desire and vulnerability. The song is being sung by someone who is trying to convince a shy girl named Christine to take a risk with him and explore the possibilities of romance together. The lyrics, "It's not too late to be her lover. I want to discover. Tonight's the night. Make me take me any way you want me," show the reckless abandon and desperation with which the singer is approaching Christine. He wants to feel like "the others" and prove to himself that he can love and be loved.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a somewhat darker turn with, "Shot me down" being repeated eight times. It seems to be a reference to the popular song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Cher. However, in "Christine," it's not clear who is doing the shooting or what the shooting represents. It could either be a metaphorical allusion to being hurt emotionally, or it could be a reference to a more literal kind of violence.
Overall, "Christine" is a catchy and somewhat ambiguous song that deals with themes of desire, insecurity, and the fear of rejection. The lyrics are straightforward but there is a sense of emotional complexity underlying the simplicity of the words that invites multiple interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not too late to be her lover
The singer expresses that it's never too late to be Christine's lover.
I want to discover
The singer expresses his desire to explore with Christine.
Tonight's the night
The singer tells Christine tonight's the night to give their relationship a chance.
Make me take me any way you want me
The singer tells Christine to take him any way she wants to.
I was in doubt to love as a test
The singer expresses that he was unsure if loving Christine was just a test.
I need to feel just like the others
The singer expresses that he wants to feel the same way other lovers feel.
Its time Christine my love for you and me
The singer emphasizes that it's the right time for him and Christine to be together.
Your too shy and you try to see
The singer points out Christine's shyness and her hesitation to accept his love.
But never mind I'm dying I'm trying
The singer is willing to do anything to win Christine's love despite her uncertainty.
Shot me down [Repeat x3]
The singer is shot down by Christine's hesitation and uncertainty in their relationship.
She don't wanna go
The singer refers to Christine's reluctance in their relationship.
Well I gots
The singer seems to indicate that he has all that Christine needs.
Until she's worth the night
The amount of effort he puts in the relationship is based on whether Christine is worth it.
Involuntary princess
The singer is referring to Christine as a beautiful lady who might not be aware of her beauty.
Make it fake it anyway you want it
The singer is pleading Christine to pretend as if they are in love for the sake of the relationship.
Did you say that you want me
The singer is confirming Christine's interest in their relationship.
Don't you want me [Repeat x4]
The singer is asking Christine if she's sure she doesn't want their relationship to work out.
He shot me down [Repeat x8]
The singer is shot down by Christine's reluctance and hesitation towards the relationship.
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@Sleepysidney
One of the best band from that golden indie music era. I have never stopped listening to the Ones And Zeros record and I'll still be enjoying that record until the day I die. I would love them to reform to see them play once again
@moosemuncher
having an incredible burst of nostalgia watching this... I commented on this video 5 years ago, back when I was going to every one of their shows and loving every minute of it... 5 years later, I'm a sophomore in college, they broke up, and I don't even live in LA anymore... how things change...
@crowjr2
The tonal qualities of her voice are amazing. It's ballsy to sync your voice up to a pure guitar tone like that...but her pitch is damn near perfect. Dig it.
@loum73
The dopamine from this goes so well with my caffeine high
@PuppyKnuckleAirsoft
Man I can't get enough of this song. I remember being blown away by this in high school
@vanitybenevolent
Ugh, I miss them so much :'(
@leviatam
beautiful song! wish this and crazy love were on the album too
@RainmanCT
dig it!
@saintvlxx4729
Anyone have the song:( I’ve been trying to find this song a lot
@marcecosme1929
Shit.
I just love it. :<