The Monster
Rihanna Lyrics


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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy (crazy)

I wanted the fame but not the cover of Newsweek
Oh well, guess beggars can't be choosey
Wanted to receive attention for my music
Wanted to be left alone in public, excuse me
For wantin' my cake, and eat it too, and wantin' it both ways
Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
When I blew, see, but it was confusing
'Cause all I wanted to do's be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam (ooh)
Hit the lottery, ooh-wee
But with what I gave up to get, it was bittersweet
It was like winnin' a used mink
Ironic 'cause I think I'm gettin' so huge I need a shrink
I'm beginnin' to lose sleep, one sheep, two sheep
Going coo-coo and kooky as Kool Keith
But I'm actually weirder than you think, 'cause I'm

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Now, I ain't much of a poet
But I know somebody once told me to seize the moment
And don't squander it
'Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjurin'
Sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
Yeah, ponderin'll do you wonders
No wonder you're losing your mind, the way it wanders
Yodel-odel-ay-hee-hoo
I think it went wanderin' off down yonder
And stumbled onto Jeff VanVonderen
'Cause I need an interventionist
To intervene between me and this monster
And save me from myself and all this conflict
'Cause the very thing that I love's killing me
And I can't conquer it
My OCD is conkin' me in the head, keep knockin'
Nobody's home, I'm sleepwalkin'
I'm just relayin' what the voice in my head's sayin'
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Call me crazy, but I have this vision
One day that I'll walk amongst you a regular civilian
But until then, drums get killed and
I'm comin' straight at MC's, blood gets spilled and
I'll take it back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
Give every kid who got played that pumped-up feelin'
And shit to say back to the kids who played him
I ain't here to save the fuckin' children
But if one kid out of a hundred million
Who are going through a struggle feels it and relates, that's great
It's payback, Russell Wilson
Falling way back in the draft
Turn nothin' into somethin', still can
Make that, straw into gold, chump, I will spin
Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
Maybe I need a straight jacket, face facts
I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
It's nothin', I'm still friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)




Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rihanna's song The Monster reveal insights into the psychological effects of fame on celebrities. The metaphor of the monster under the bed represents Eminem's personal demons, which he has to live with every day. The chorus, "I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed, get along with the voices inside of my head" indicates the singer is living with her inner demons but has somewhat succumbed to them. She accepts the fame but also admits it is affecting her in negative ways. Furthermore, the line, "Fame made me a balloon because my ego inflated" reflects how fame causes the ego of the celebrity to swell, something that ultimately makes them disconnected from their reality.


The second verse highlights the difficulty of wanting fame and wanting privacy at the same time. Once gained, success brings its challenges, and it is a bittersweet victory. Eminem reflects the sentiment that artists want to be famous for their art but also feel intense pressure to produce more of it. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the link between the celebrity's ego and his/her inner demons.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
I have accepted the negative aspects of myself, which are represented as a monster under my bed.


Get along with the voices inside of my head
I have learned to live peacefully with the thoughts in my head, both positive and negative.


You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
I appreciate your concern for me, but you do not need to worry about me so much.


And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
I know that some people view me as crazy and strange, but I am comfortable with who I am.


I wanted the fame but not the cover of Newsweek
I desired fame, but I did not want the negative scrutiny that comes with it, such as being on the cover of Newsweek.


Oh well, guess beggars can't be choosey
I understand that I can't have everything that I want, and sometimes I have to accept what is given to me.


Wanted to receive attention for my music
I desired recognition and success for my music.


Wanted to be left alone in public, excuse me
I wished to be able to enjoy my life in public without the constant attention of fans and the media.


For wantin' my cake, and eat it too, and wantin' it both ways
I wanted to have everything I desired without any negative consequences or sacrifices.


Fame made me a balloon ‘cause my ego inflated
Due to my fame, my ego grew bigger and I became more self-centered.


When I blew, see, but it was confusing
When I achieved success, it was overwhelming and confusing.


‘Cause all I wanted to do's be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
I desired to be the best at my craft, like Bruce Lee was in martial arts.


Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam
I channeled my anger and frustration into my art, using it as a tool to express myself.


Ooh! Hit the lottery, ooh-wee!
I was elated when I achieved success, like winning the lottery.


But with what I gave up to get it was bittersweet
The sacrifices I made to achieve success made it a bittersweet experience.


It was like winnin' a used mink
I achieved something that was supposed to be great, but it was not as great as it seemed.


Ironic ‘cause I think I'm gettin' so huge I need a shrink
Even though I have achieved great success, it has brought me mental health issues that I need to address.


I'm beginnin' to lose sleep: one sheep, two sheep
I am struggling to sleep and need to count sheep to help myself.


Going coo-coo and kooky as Kool Keith
I am becoming more and more erratic and strange, like the rapper Kool Keith.


But I'm actually weirder than you think, ‘cause I'm
I am more unusual than people realize, because of the thoughts that are going through my head.


Well, that's nothin' (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I am dismissing my own strange behavior, as it is normal for me.


(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)


(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)


Now, I ain't much of a poet
I do not consider myself to be a very good poet.


But I know somebody once told me to seize the moment
I remember advice someone gave me in the past to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.


And don't squander it
I should not waste my opportunities or take them for granted.


‘Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
I must appreciate what I have, because it could be gone in an instant.


So I keep conjurin'
I continue to create and produce my art, despite my mental struggles and challenges.


Sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
I am curious about the origin of my thoughts and where they come from.


Yeah, ponderin' will do you wonders
Reflecting and thinking can be beneficial for mental health.


No wonder you're losing your mind, the way it wanders
I understand why someone might think they are losing their mind, as thoughts can be overwhelming and chaotic.


Yodel-odel-ay-hee-hoo!
An expression of frustration or emotion in a nonsensical way.


I think it went wanderin' off down yonder
My thoughts have become so chaotic that they have wandered away from me.


And stumbled onto Jeff VanVonderen
A reference to an interventionist from the TV show Intervention, indicating a need for help with addiction or mental health issues.


‘Cause I need an interventionist
I recognize that I need help from a professional to address my mental health issues.


To intervene between me and this monster
I need someone to help me come to terms with the negative aspects of my personality.


And save me from myself and all this conflict
I need someone to help me resolve the inner conflict caused by my negative thoughts and the negative consequences of my actions.


‘Cause the very thing that I love's killing me
The very thing that I am good at and love doing is also causing me harm and mental distress.


And I can't conquer it
I am unable to overcome my mental health issues on my own and need help from others.


My OCD is conkin' me in the head, keep knockin'
My obsessive-compulsive disorder is causing me distress and keeps reoccurring.


Nobody's home, I'm sleepwalkin'
I am going through the motions of life without feeling fully present or aware of my surroundings.


I'm just relayin' what the voice in my head's sayin'
I am simply sharing my thoughts and feelings, without being in control of them.


Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the
I am not responsible for the negative thoughts that I experience, I am simply acquaintances with them.


Call me crazy, but I have this vision
Some people may think I am crazy, but I have a clear idea of where I want to go and what I want to achieve.


One day that I'll walk amongst you a regular civilian
I dream of a time where I can live anonymously and normally, without the burden of fame and mental health issues.


But until then, drums get killed and
Until I reach my goal, I will continue to make music and creative art.


I'm comin' straight at MC's, blood gets spilled and
I am focused on creating and producing music that will have an impact and make a difference, even if it means there will be negative consequences for others.


I'll take it back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
I recall a time in my career when I worked with music producer Dr. Dre and created music that made a difference in people's lives.


Give every kid who got played that pumped-up feelin'
I want to inspire and empower listeners, especially those who have been emotionally hurt or marginalized.


And shit to say back to the kids who played him
I want to give a voice to those who have been bullied or oppressed, and help them to stand up for themselves.


I ain't here to save the fuckin' children
I do not consider myself to be a savior of anyone, but I want to use my talents to make a difference.


But if one kid out of a hundred million
Even if just one person is inspired or empowered by my music, it is worth it.


Who are going through a struggle feels it
If someone is dealing with a difficult situation in their life and my music can provide comfort or inspiration, that is meaningful to me.


And relates, that's great, it's payback, Russell Wilson
If someone can relate to my music and it helps them in some way, that is a form of payback for me and all the hard work that I have put in, like football player Russell Wilson falling in the draft.


Falling way back in the draft
Referring to the experience of not being selected high in the draft process, despite being talented and capable.


Turn nothin' into somethin', still can
I am capable of achieving success even when starting with nothing or facing challenging circumstances.


Make that, straw into gold chump, I will spin
I have the ability to turn something that is perceived as negative or unimportant into something that is valuable and meaningful.


Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
A reference to the fairy tale character who could spin straw into gold, indicating the power of transformation.


Maybe I need a straight jacket, face facts
I am aware that I may need to seek professional help, like a straight jacket, to address my mental health issues.


I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
I recognize that I am dealing with mental health issues, but I am comfortable with who I am and the struggles that I face.


It's nothin', I'm still friends with the
Despite the challenges that I face, I am still comfortable and accepting of the negative aspects of my personality.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Aaron Kleinstub, Jonathan Bellion, Robyn Fenty, Bleta Rexha, Marshall Mathers, Bryan Fryzel, Maki Athanasiou

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@iancu9602

Lyrics for this masterpice:

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy (crazy)

I wanted the fame but not the cover of Newsweek
Oh well, guess beggars can't be choosey
Wanted to receive attention for my music
Wanted to be left alone in public, excuse me
For wantin' my cake, and eat it too, and wantin' it both ways
Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
When I blew, see, but it was confusing
'Cause all I wanted to do's be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam (ooh)
Hit the lottery, ooh-wee
But with what I gave up to get, it was bittersweet
It was like winnin' a used mink
Ironic 'cause I think I'm gettin' so huge I need a shrink
I'm beginnin' to lose sleep, one sheep, two sheep
Going coo-coo and kooky as Kool Keith
But I'm actually weirder than you think, 'cause I'm

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Now, I ain't much of a poet
But I know somebody once told me to seize the moment
And don't squander it
'Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjurin'
Sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
Yeah, ponderin'll do you wonders
No wonder you're losing your mind, the way it wanders
Yodel-odel-ay-hee-hoo
I think it went wanderin' off down yonder
And stumbled onto Jeff VanVonderen
'Cause I need an interventionist
To intervene between me and this monster
And save me from myself and all this conflict
'Cause the very thing that I love's killing me
And I can't conquer it
My OCD is conkin' me in the head, keep knockin'
Nobody's home, I'm sleepwalkin'
I'm just relayin' what the voice in my head's sayin'
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Call me crazy, but I have this vision
One day that I'll walk amongst you a regular civilian
But until then, drums get killed and
I'm comin' straight at MC's, blood gets spilled and
I'll take it back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
Give every kid who got played that pumped-up feelin'
And shit to say back to the kids who played him
I ain't here to save the fuckin' children
But if one kid out of a hundred million
Who are going through a struggle feels it and relates, that's great
It's payback, Russell Wilson
Falling way back in the draft
Turn nothin' into somethin', still can
Make that, straw into gold, chump, I will spin
Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
Maybe I need a straight jacket, face facts
I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
It's nothin', I'm still friends with the

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're tryin' to save me, stop holdin' your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy

Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Well, that's nothin' (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Shoutout to google for giving me this lyrics



@kgatorlw

All the song references (Music Video):
0:00 Mockingbird
0:12 Without Me
0:14 My Name Is
0:15 The Way I Am
0:22 The Way I Am
0:25 Lose Yourself
0:27 My Name Is
0:35 The Way I Am
0:36 Stan
0:40 Stan feat. Elton John (Live), My Band
0:42 The Way I Am
0:46 3AM
1:25 The Way I Am
1:34 My Name Is
2:27 Lose Yourself
2:50 The Way I Am
3:04 Lose Yourself
3:31 Lose Yourself
3:32 The Way I Am
3:41 Stan feat. Elton John (Live)
3:57 Lose Yourself
3:58 Stan feat. Elton John (Live)
4:06 Lose Yourself
4:11 My Name Is
4:42 The paper Slim Shady threw is most likely the piece of paper from 8 Mile where he wrote his lyrics
Tell me if i missed something!



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2013

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