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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Monsters
Monsters Are Waiting Lyrics
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I'm as pretty as the rest
Dying for the next breath
Waiting for the kill
Oh, oh
Say to you (say to you)
You're as lucky as the rest
Waiting for the kill
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Tonight I feed the lion
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The kids don't lie
The kids don't lie
The monsters are waiting
They're waiting
Oh, why do I lie
The monsters are waiting
They're waiting
Oh, why do they lie
To them
True love, true love
Sends fine eyes to the bone
Yes think you like where the bee stings
I know
And go alone
So fuck off (so fuck off)
Cause our stitches are fine
You call it the thrill
The places you used to know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Tonight I feed the lion
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The kids don't lie
Most of the time
The monsters are waiting
They're waiting
Oh, why do they lie
The monsters are waiting
They're waiting
Oh, why do they lie
The monsters are waiting
The monsters are waiting
Oh, they're telling lies
The monsters are waiting
The monsters are waiting
Oh, they do lie
Do they
Pretend
If this is
The end
Do they
Pretend
Maybe it's
The doubt
What is this they've made of me
Do they know they're a vague mistake
The lyrics to Monsters Are Waiting’s song “Monsters” depict a sense of anxiety and unease. The first verse speaks to the insecurity and uncertainty of life, as the singer yearns for reassurance about their worth (“Say to me I’m as pretty as the rest”) and acknowledges the fragility of existence (“Dying for the next breath, waiting for the kill”). The lyrics repeat in the second verse, but the focus shifts to someone else, with the singer questioning their fortune (“Say to you you’re as lucky as the rest”) and their adherence to societal expectations (“Waiting for the kill”).
The chorus then enters with the repeated refrain of “The monsters are waiting,” which adds to the already-present tension in the song. The lyrics imply a sense of impending doom or danger, with the monster metaphor suggesting something ominous lurking just out of sight. The repetition of the line emphasizes the weight of this uncertainty.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more disjointed and desperate. The line “What is this they’ve made of me, do they know they’re a vague mistake?” reflects a sense of confusion and frustration, as though the singer is struggling to understand their place in the world and feels that outside forces have shaped them in an undesirable way. Overall, the lyrics to “Monsters” delve into the destabilizing effects of insecurity, uncertainty, and societal pressure, creating an atmosphere of unease and apprehension.
Line by Line Meaning
Say to me (say to me)
Asking someone to confirm that they find me attractive
I'm as pretty as the rest
Questioning if I am as attractive as others
Dying for the next breath
Anticipation of what's to come
Waiting for the kill
Eagerness for something to happen
Say to you (say to you)
Asking someone to confirm that they're lucky
You're as lucky as the rest
Questioning if someone is as fortunate as others
Oh, oh
A sound of uncertainty or confusion
Tonight I feed the lion
Taking a risk or doing something dangerous
The kids don't lie
Children tell the truth
The monsters are waiting
Something negative or daunting is looming
Oh, why do I lie
Questioning why I am deceptive
To them
Referring to the monsters who are waiting
True love, true love
Genuine affection
Sends fine eyes to the bone
Being infatuated to the point of discomfort
Yes think you like where the bee stings
Being attracted to things that are harmful or may cause pain
I know
Asserting I understand something
And go alone
Choosing to be independent
So fuck off (so fuck off)
Demanding someone to leave
Cause our stitches are fine
Our wounds are healing well
You call it the thrill
Referring to someone's excitement for something dangerous
The places you used to know
Nostalgia for a time or a place
Most of the time
Usually true
Oh, they're telling lies
Acknowledging that the monsters are dishonest
The monsters are waiting
Again referring to something negative or daunting looming
Oh, they do lie
Confirming that the monsters are deceitful
Do they
Asking if someone is pretending
Pretend
Referring to deception
If this is
Considering the possibility of something
The end
Referring to something coming to a conclusion or end
Maybe it's
Suggesting a potential reason for something
The doubt
Uncertainty or suspicion
What is this they've made of me
Contemplating how others have affected me
Do they know they're a vague mistake
Questioning if someone understands the extent of their error
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sabinnnee
We should bring them back for one big tour
Buddy (#1 Esteemed Kitty)
Me too!! My collection of Chick Rock is growing and becoming unmanageable lol!!
LaurenOrder16
OMG ive been looking for this since 8th grade. ! :| woo finally found, i need to throw a party. !! for realss!!!
Tiny Fart Bubbles
Still 🔥
Abby Rose
fr!! i wish i could find this album!! i love it so much
jkjkjij22
idk what the villa is. i'm here cos i love MAW
wldeanml
I found this band because I listen to chick rock
SlashXTC
lol yeah heard this song SG italian villa as well ha