He grew up playing guitar and singing for anyone who would listen. His impressive skills are proof of long hours spent producing music at a bluegrass recording studio coupled with his passion for making music that make people feel like drinking whiskey around a campfire.
MyKey is underway with writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering his second full length album in his LA residence. Inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s honest and daring style, this album will be a mix of MyKey’s folk sound with more modern production and pop elements. In addition he’ll be debuting new stop-motion animation videos for each track.
Monsters in the Dark
Mykey Lyrics
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You've got to find them on your own, and then
We said, we said, last words over the phone.
We road the interstate, while she would drive I'd narrate
Singin' our old songs from back home.
Come on, come on, that's it now, Pick up, we're gonna hit the town.
Come on, come on. (Whoa!) Come on, come on. (Whoa!)
We're not gonna stick around, Better put on your dancing gown.
There are monsters in the dark! / They're not gonna keep us apart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
I'll search with all of my heart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
There are monsters in the dark!
And a single step is all it takes. Over oceans, all emotions, I feel trapped under the weight.
(Can't keep my) Head above water, long enough to say, that I love and miss you dearly,
More and more after each day. (What's in the dark?)
And I start to feel like one of them. I keep waking up beside her every time a different bed,
Woken by strangers, no word from friends. Well there's some evil ones just haven't found them yet.
Come on, come on, that's it now, Pick up, we're gonna hit the town.
Come on, come on. (Whoa!) Come on, come on. (Whoa!)
We're not gonna stick around, Better put on your dancing gown.
Come on, come on. (Whoa!) Come on, come on. (Whoa!)
There are monsters in the dark! / They're not gonna keep us apart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
I'll search with all of my heart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
They're not gonna keep us apart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
I'll search with all of my heart
(Hold me higher. Hold me high)
There are monsters in the dark!
The lyrics of Mykey's song "Monsters in the Dark" seem to be about the fear of the unknown, of being lost or trapped in the dark with monsters lurking around. It's a metaphor for the struggles and uncertainties of life, and the need to find one's own way through them, without being afraid.
The first verse sets the scene of a journey being taken, perhaps a physical journey but also a metaphorical one through life. The two people in the car are looking for something, searching for answers, but all they have are old memories and songs to comfort them. The chorus comes in with its catchy refrain that seems to assert that the darkness and the monsters within it cannot keep them apart. It's a message of defiance against fear and uncertainty, a way of saying that no matter what happens, they will keep going, keep dancing and keep searching for a way forward.
The second verse talks about the weight of emotion that can sometimes make us feel as if we are drowning. The singer can't seem to keep their head above water long enough to say what they need to say to the people they miss and love. They feel lost and alone, waking up in strange beds next to strangers, feeling as if they are becoming one of the monsters they have been searching for. Once again, the chorus comes in, reminding us that we can get through the darkness if we hold on to each other and keep searching.
Line by Line Meaning
There are monsters in the dark.
The singer is acknowledging that there are things to fear and unknown dangers.
You've got to find them on your own, and then
The singer believes that everyone must face their own fears and conquer them alone.
We said, we said, last words over the phone.
The singer and someone else shared a conversation on the phone, likely their final exchange.
We road the interstate, while she would drive I'd narrate Singin' our old songs from back home.
The singer reminisces about a road trip taken with someone, where they took turns driving and singing nostalgic songs.
Come on, come on, that's it now, Pick up, we're gonna hit the town.
The singer is encouraging someone to get ready to party and enjoy the night.
We're not gonna stick around, Better put on your dancing gown.
The singer plans to go out and have fun, and advises someone else to dress accordingly.
There are monsters in the dark! / They're not gonna keep us apart (Hold me higher. Hold me high) I'll search with all of my heart (Hold me higher. Hold me high)
The singer believes that fears and darkness cannot separate them from someone they care about, and they will do everything they can to stay together.
And a single step is all it takes. Over oceans, all emotions, I feel trapped under the weight. (Can't keep my) Head above water, long enough to say, that I love and miss you dearly, More and more after each day. (What's in the dark?)
The singer feels overwhelmed and weighed down by their emotions, but takes comfort in the fact that even a small step can make a difference. They struggle to express their love to someone, but wonder about the unknown dangers lurking in the darkness.
And I start to feel like one of them. I keep waking up beside her every time a different bed, Woken by strangers, no word from friends. Well there's some evil ones just haven't found them yet.
The singer feels lost and disconnected, often waking up in unfamiliar places with no one to turn to. They feel like they are becoming one of the monsters in the dark, but acknowledges that there are even worse dangers out there that they have yet to face.
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SAFE0914
This dude was the best musician on that Jubilee video. Glad I found him on YT.
@orangeteddy5979
Yeah I know
@thaddeusphish4113
Dude I watched that video a while back and now I stumble across mykey and see all the comments about him being in the jubilee video. I made like a big circle somehow and only just now connecting it all together.
@exclipse889
For about the last week or so, I have been falling into a deep hole of your music and I love it ngl
@Smudge429
This is where I'm at today 😊
@miloformiles
This PERFECTLY describes the Marauders' time at Hogwarts.
@shslhopester7349
laurenmichelle edits!
@neptunemorrow28
I found this song on a remus lupin playlist and I'm so in love with it
@ruqayasalhin944
ikr!! it's on my marauders playlist haha
@AllisonGhost
First song I've ever heard by you, I really really love it. I'm definitely a new fan :D