Monsters
Quinn Lewis Lyrics
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Leave a box of tissues by the bed
The thought of you still haunts me like a omen
And I don’t know exactly how we met
Thought I shook you so long ago
But I guess that’s just how it goes
Follow me here, follow me there, you follow me home
Thought I left you back in the past
Thought I was done, tryna out run, but you’re too fast
So I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
I call them friends
Looks like I got everything I wanted
I’m finally making proud my mum and dad
But I go back to my one room apartment
And I would trade the dream for what they have
I know that I can’t complain
Cuz really my life’s okay
But every night, I close the blinds, to hide from my shame
Some days are just worse I guess
Thought I left you back in the past
Thought I was done, tryna out run, but you’re too fast
So I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
I call them friends
Ahhh,
No I don’t, no I don’t
Ahhh,
No I don’t, no I don’t
Ahhhhh, no
But at least my monsters don’t leave me alone
Yeah I guess that’s just how it goes
And I’ll never let you go
Follow me here, follow me there, you follow me home
Some days are just worse I guess
I’ll never escape my past
Thought I was done, tryna out run, but you’re too fast
So I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
No I don’t mess with my monsters
I call them friends
In "Monsters" by Quinn Lewis, the lyrics delve into the idea of internal struggles and personal demons that continue to haunt the singer. The opening lines, "Close the door, don't feel like being open / Leave a box of tissues by the bed," suggest a sense of isolation and emotional vulnerability. The phrase "haunts me like an omen" implies that the presence of these unresolved issues is constantly weighing on the singer's mind.
The next section expresses the singer's attempt to distance themselves from these troubles, indicating that they believed they had moved on from them. However, the line "you're too fast" suggests that the monsters or personal demons keep catching up with them, making it difficult to leave them behind. Despite the desire to escape and outrun these inner demons, they still persistently follow the singer, interrupting their peace of mind.
The repeated refrain "So I don't mess with my monsters" reveals a resigned acceptance of these internal struggles. Instead of fighting or trying to eradicate them, the singer refers to their demons as "friends," indicating a strange form of companionship or familiarity with the darkness within themselves. This may suggest that the singer has learned to live alongside their struggles rather than trying to defeat or ignore them completely.
The second verse highlights the conflicting emotions the singer experiences. Although they may seem like they have achieved success and made their parents proud, there is an underlying sense of discontent that is expressed through longing for what their parents have - a simple, fulfilling life. The line "I would trade the dream for what they have" reflects a desire for a more fulfilling personal life, suggesting that external success does not guarantee inner peace or happiness.
The song concludes with the repetition of the refrain, emphasizing the familiarity and inescapability of these inner struggles. The line "at least my monsters don't leave me alone" suggests a resigned acceptance that these personal demons are a part of the singer's identity, and despite their negative impact, they provide a sense of companionship or familiarity. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a complex and introspective perspective on dealing with internal struggles and the ongoing presence of "monsters" in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the door, don’t feel like being open
I want to shut myself off from the world and not be vulnerable
Leave a box of tissues by the bed
I anticipate needing emotional support and comfort
The thought of you still haunts me like a omen
Your memory continues to deeply affect and disturb me
And I don’t know exactly how we met
I can't recall the exact details of our initial encounter
Thought I shook you so long ago
I believed I had moved on from you a while back
But I guess that’s just how it goes
It seems that I can't escape or forget you
Follow me here, follow me there, you follow me home
You constantly invade my thoughts and follow me everywhere
Some days are just worse I guess
Certain days are more difficult and challenging, I suppose
Thought I left you back in the past
I believed I had left you behind in my history
Thought I was done, tryna out run, but you’re too fast
I thought I had escaped from you and tried to outrun your influence, but you still catch up to me
So I don’t mess with my monsters
I choose not to engage with my emotional demons
No I don’t mess with my monsters
I refuse to give in to my inner struggles
I call them friends
I acknowledge and accept these troubles as part of me
Looks like I got everything I wanted
From an external perspective, it seems like I have achieved my desires
I’m finally making proud my mum and dad
I have finally gained the approval and satisfaction of my parents
But I go back to my one room apartment
Despite my apparent success, I still return to a small, humble living space
And I would trade the dream for what they have
I would exchange my aspirations for the contentment and simplicity of their lives
I know that I can’t complain
I understand that I shouldn't express dissatisfaction
Cuz really my life’s okay
Because truthfully, my life is fine
But every night, I close the blinds, to hide from my shame
Every evening, I shut out the world and conceal my feelings of guilt and embarrassment
Ahhh, No I don’t, no I don’t
I affirm that I don't associate with my inner demons
But at least my monsters don’t leave me alone
Despite the challenges they bring, my inner struggles provide me with constant company
Yeah I guess that’s just how it goes
I suppose this is the way things unfold
And I’ll never let you go
I will never completely detach myself from you
So I don’t mess with my monsters
I choose not to engage with my emotional demons
No I don’t mess with my monsters
I refuse to give in to my inner struggles
I call them friends
I acknowledge and accept these troubles as part of me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brett Truitt, Quinn Lewis Delbridge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mitchell Roberts
This was on my New Music Fridays on Spotify and it's beautiful.
Aydar Ogbonna
This song has been on repeat on my phone for days now, right when I discovered my inner monster
Jui-Cheng Yu
Still, love u so much.
And hope that we all could learn how to be with ourselves.
Sam Chua
Nice work on this! I really liked this performance.
Celes
Nice song. Been playing along with "Sad for no reason".
Hưng Hoàng Nghĩa
He's so underrated :(
Todd The Humble
Sadly this is all True in Life and im going through right now... Pure Sadness...
j cook
so beautiful