Invisible Monsters
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics


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Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?
Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?

It's hard to believe I cannot exist without you
As hard as I've tried, I cannot confess completely, yeah
These words were not meant to induce acts of likewise behavior (behavior)
It's just part of the curse I'm just trying to stay alive

Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?
Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?

It's hard to admit, my weaknesses can consume me
I search for the cure in the bottles of varied volumes, yeah
The joke of it is I express myself without purpose (A purpose for living)
Yet you devour my small bits of madness and make believe

Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?
Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?

If I can pretend, I don't depend
I can deny, deny denial
Yet when push comes to shove, and all the above I decide to live the lie

Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?
Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Can you hear me?
Woah, Woah, Can you hear me?
Woah, Woah, Can you hear me?

Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?





'''((This track is a Japanese bonus song, it was originally named 'Monsters Invisible' on the CD. It was re-issued in 2006 and named 'Invisible Monsters'.))'''

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Motion City Soundtrack's song Invisible Monsters explore the theme of feeling invisible and unheard by someone the singer deeply cares about. The repeating chorus of "Woah, Woah, Are you out there? / Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?" highlights the singer's desperation to be acknowledged and understood by this person. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggles with their own weaknesses and dependence on outside sources to cope, yet still feeling empty and purposeless. The final lines of the song express a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that despite their efforts to deny their vulnerabilities and live a lie, they still long to be heard and validated by this person.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to be seen and heard, and the pain of feeling invisible to those we care about. Motion City Soundtrack's pop-punk sound and heartfelt lyrics make for a powerful and relatable track.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah, Woah, Are you out there?
The singer is questioning the presence of the listener.


Woah, Woah, Are you listening at all?
The singer is questioning whether the listener is paying attention.


Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?
The singer doubts whether the listener has heard any of their words.


It's hard to believe I cannot exist without you
The artist is expressing their dependency on the listener.


As hard as I've tried, I cannot confess completely, yeah
The artist is struggling to admit their true feelings.


These words were not meant to induce acts of likewise behavior (behavior)
The singer is clarifying that their words are not meant to cause the listener to act a certain way.


It's just part of the curse I'm just trying to stay alive
The singer believes their dependence on the listener is a burden, but necessary for their survival.


It's hard to admit, my weaknesses can consume me
The artist acknowledges that their own weaknesses can overpower them.


I search for the cure in the bottles of varied volumes, yeah
The artist turns to alcohol as a solution to their problems.


The joke of it is I express myself without purpose (A purpose for living)
The artist realizes that their existence may not have a clear purpose.


Yet you devour my small bits of madness and make believe
The singer acknowledges that the listener is the only one who accepts their quirks.


If I can pretend, I don't depend
The artist wants to pretend that they don't need the listener.


I can deny, deny denial
The singer will go to great lengths to deny their feelings.


Yet when push comes to shove, and all the above I decide to live the lie
In the end, the singer might choose to continue living the lie of independence.


Woah, Woah, Can you hear me?
The singer is desperate for a response from the listener.


Woah, Woah, Are you listening to anything I said?
The artist doubts whether the listener has really heard them.




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