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
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Firefly
Monsters Are Waiting Lyrics
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Could tell if I shouldn't or if I ought to
Bury the bones a thousand times
All of my senses in the fight
Are flying like fireflies
So I lock the very part of me
So no one else but him could creep in
But you don't know how I feel inside
My dry eyes
So I lie
No one would know
How I run away
No one would know
How I leave me up
No one would know
If I disappear
Running on empty
Holding me up when I'm down
When I'm down
So I lock the very part of me
So no one else but him could creep in
Maybe you tried to change my mind
But you don't know how I feel inside
My dry eyes
So I lie
No one would know
How I run away
No one would know
How I leave me out
No one would know
If I disappear
Running on empty
Holding me up when I'm-
No one would know
If I lied to me
No one would know
If I keep it all in
No one would know
If I disappear
Running on empty
Holding me up when I'm down
No one would know
If I long to be
No one would know
How I keep it all in
No one would know
If I disappear
Running on empty
Holding me up when I'm down
The lyrics of Monsters Are Waiting's song Firefly explore the theme of repressing one's emotions and keeping them hidden from the world. The singer describes locking away a part of themselves, so that only one person can enter. They then go on to say that nobody would know the extent of their struggles or emotions, even if they were to disappear. The repetition of the line "holding me up when I'm down" highlights the internal battle that the singer is facing, and the need to maintain a facade of strength even when struggling.
The use of the metaphor of fireflies adds a layer of complexity to the song's meaning. Just like the fleeting nature of fireflies, the singer's emotions and struggles are temporary and fleeting. However, they are also illuminating and beautiful, just like the light of the fireflies. The usage of the phrase "all of my senses in the fight" emphasizes the fierce internal struggle that the singer is facing, and the need to protect themselves.
Overall, Firefly is a poignant exploration of the human struggle to keep up appearances and hide one's true feelings. The song suggests that while it may be difficult to confront one's emotions and vulnerabilities, it can also be liberating to share them with others and find support.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the eye of the tiger avenging
Feeling fierce and emboldened like a tiger, ready to take on any challenge and seek revenge.
Could tell if I shouldn't or if I ought to
Uncertain about what is the right decision or action to take in a situation.
Bury the bones a thousand times
Repressing or hiding inner thoughts and feelings, repeatedly trying to forget or move on from past experiences.
All of my senses in the fight
Completely immersed and engaged in a mental or emotional struggle.
Are flying like fireflies
Feeling scattered, restless, and vulnerable like fireflies darting about in the dark.
So I lock the very part of me
Closing off a vulnerable part of oneself to protect from emotional harm or judgment.
So no one else but him could creep in
Making oneself emotionally available only to a specific person, while guarding against others.
Maybe you tried to change my mind
Someone has attempted to convince the artist to change their thoughts or behaviors.
But you don't know how I feel inside
The artist believes that the person who attempted to change their mind does not understand their internal emotions and struggles.
My dry eyes
The artist is trying to hide their true emotions, portraying themselves as emotionally unaffected or stoic.
So I lie
The singer feels compelled to hide their true thoughts and feelings, potentially due to fear of judgment or rejection.
No one would know
The artist believes that others would not be aware of their inner struggles or emotions.
How I run away
The singer attempts to escape or avoid situations that trigger their emotional turmoil.
How I leave me up
The singer feels as though they are constantly letting themselves down or failing to meet their own expectations.
If I disappear
The singer wonders whether they are capable of completely removing themselves from a situation or relationship that is causing emotional pain.
Running on empty
The artist feels emotionally drained or depleted, potentially from constantly hiding their true thoughts and feelings.
Holding me up when I'm down
Despite feeling emotionally overwhelmed, the artist feels as though they have some form of emotional support or coping mechanism.
If I lied to me
The singer feels as though they are deceiving themselves and not confronting their true emotions or motivations.
If I keep it all in
The singer continues to hide or repress their emotions and thoughts, potentially causing further psychological distress.
If I long to be
The artist desires emotional connection or fulfillment, but is unsure how to achieve it or is scared to pursue it.
Contributed by Isaiah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.