1) Slaughterho… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands with the name Slaughterhouse:
1) Slaughterhouse is a Hip Hop group consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9". The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9" appeared on the song "Slaughterhouse" from Joe Budden's album Halfway House. They took their name from the song.
The members of Slaughterhouse all share some degree of controversy from their past in the music industry. Crooked I (Long Beach, CA) was signed to Suge Knight's Death Row label from 1999-2003, but left after his projects were shelved amidst the disintegration of the label due to Knight's continuing problems with the law. Joe Budden (Jersey City, NJ) had initial success when he signed to Def Jam in the early 2000s, but for reasons unknown, fell out of favor with Jay-Z when the latter became head of the label. Budden eventually left Def Jam and released a diss track to Jay-Z entitled "Talk to 'em." Joell Ortiz (New York, NY) was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label but left after he was informed that his album would not be released until both Eminem and Dr. Dre released their respective projects. Finally, Royce Da 5'9" (Detroit, MI) is known for his falling out and feud with Eminem and D12, though the two sides have since reconciled.
All four men address these issues in the Slaughterhouse song "Move On (Slaughter House Remix)," informing any interviewers out there that their pasts are behind them and that questions pertaining to these events are not relevant. A video for the song was released in March 2009.
Their self-titled debut album, Slaughterhouse, was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. The album was reportedly recorded over a six day period in early June. The album features production from Focus, The Alchemist, DJ Khalil, StreetRunner and D12's Mr. Porter.
On June 18th, 2009, the first street single off the album was released via Joe Budden's twitter. The track is "Hood Hop" (formerly known as "Woodstock") and features M.O.P. on the hook.
The first official single from the album will be "The One". A video directed by Rik Cordero has already been shot.
It was announced that "Woodstock" will not be on the final cut of the album due to sample clearance issues.
The debut album by Slaughterhouse was leaked to the internet late Friday, July 31st.
2) Slaughterhouse is an American post-punk band from Los Angeles, California. Original members include Eddie Cairns, Gaby Ramirez, Nick Aguilar and Taylor Ramirez. They released their first EP Slaughterhouse EP in 2018. Their most recent release Fun Factory was released in 2021 on Recess Records and features new vocalist Veronica Molidor.
Vocals: Veronica Molidor
Guitar: Taylor Ramirez
Bass: Eddie Cairns
Drums: Nick Aguilar
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3) Slaughterhouse is a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California.
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Monsters In My Head
Slaughterhouse Lyrics
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Monsters, in my head
What if I told you I wake up screamin and swingin, dreamin that I'm fightin
Demons
Dreamin I'm swingin on heathens, competin and schemin
To eat every piece of my peace when I'm sleepin, need a priest and a deacon
I'm speakin to preachers, tell 'em I'm only at peace when I'm drinkin
Cause bein in a well isn't good for my well-bein
A walkin zombie I be comatose
Nobody loves a nobody who probably overdosed
In the lobby of the Omni Hotel, probably find me with an empty bottle of
Oxy
Shakin like a earthquake's inside me or I caught the holy ghost
Wonder if therapy could take care of these monsters
Before I kill more innocent people than Jared Lee Loughner!
They spit on me, shit on me, society kicked on me, hit on me
'Til I was sick and exhausted, flipped and I lost it
Off hallucinogenics, they usin a clinic, I saw Lucifer's image
The elephant in the room are my skeletons in the closet
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep
Wake me up before I'm dead, don't bury me, with monsters in my head
Monsters in my head, with monsters in my head
And underneath the bed, underneath the bed
I always see 'em out the corner of my eye
Scared to death to fully see 'em but I try, I just wanna ask 'em why
They follow me around and they reply when I hear a sound or they walk by
And give me a chill I can't explain, it feels so strange, is that a high?
My anxiety's at an all-time high
One second I'm good then I flip a switch and I'm thinkin I might die!
These dizzy spells are so annoyin
From the outside lookin in y'all think I'm enjoyin myself, I need help man
I'm destroyin
Every positive force, with all these negative thoughts
How can I find happiness when I can't remember it's lost?
I do so many temporary things to smile for just a minute
Hat low but not for style, I'm tryin to hide under my fitted
Dawg it's wild, you wouldn't get it!
Try my best to make e'rybody laugh, but that's just a disguise, I'm really
Timid
Somebody make these feelings go away, forget it, that's my problem
Y'all go 'head - I hate these monsters in my head
Uhh, it's lights out like where the Amish stay
Pappy you can't tax me, I'm like Wesley Snipes in the sovereign states
I'm a survivin walkin oxymoron, obviously I can say
That I am alive and I'm tryin to die this way
Y'all on y'all faggot shit, I'm on my draggin my Magnum clip
With monsters in my head like Earvin Magic dick
Niggaz (dessert) me like eatin after the entrée
But I'ma keep it 3000 like after the André
I've adapted to a private life, yeah right
Me sayin that is like sayin I'm shootin dice on a floor made out of dice
I made out alive this chaotic life
I just figured just quit givin dick to trick bitches and stay out of fights
But I'm on my high snortin
You see this (Monster Ball) is like seein Halle Berry and Billy Bob
Thornton
It's fuckin classic! As far as rap
I wish I could wrap it in plastic and stick it up your fuckin ass
Cause, I'm a monster!
Take heed to what I'm givin you, the beefin is habitual
He just ridicules, wants me in critical, will appease and get rid of you
Maybe the only thing I seek is biblical
When the scars are internal when the bleedin is invisible
Got a friend named depression, a pill I take to relax him
But when he regurgitates it the aches you just couldn't fathom
Got a few talents, but lookin for a new challenge
I'll let you walk in my shoes once I find a (New Balance)
With faith I stand peaceful, I know e'ry man's equal
So I'm playin with the (Monstars) like a Space Jam sequel
Give 'em two choices, since they don't wanna do the least
They 'em they can get off my dick, or renew the lease
Persevere though my bed is corrupt, expect I give up
When left to destruct, but I give less than a fuck!
Sit back comfortably, react to what they want with me
The bright side is they keep an insomniac company
The song "Monsters in My Head" by Slaughterhouse is a deep and introspective track that explores the struggles of its members with their inner demons. The lyrics depict vivid dream sequences in which they fight against their own fears and anxious thoughts. The song is a cry for help, as the artists admit to feeling lost and seeking relief from their mental anguish. They discuss their attempts to find solace in drugs and alcohol, their fear of losing control, and their desire to silence the monsters that haunt them.
The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the use of metaphors and wordplay creates a powerful image of the band's internal struggles. The artists seem to be using the track as an outlet for their pent-up emotions and a plea to their listeners to understand the seriousness of mental health issues. The chorus serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of negative thoughts and the importance of seeking help before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Monsters, in my head
The artist is haunted by inner demons
What if I told you I wake up screamin and swingin, dreamin that I'm fightin Demons
The artist wakes up in terror due to his inner demons
Dreamin I'm swingin on heathens, competin and schemin To eat every piece of my peace when I'm sleepin, need a priest and a deacon
His demons suffocate his peace and the need help
I'm speakin to preachers, tell 'em I'm only at peace when I'm drinkin
The artist finds refuge in alcohol
I'm sinkin deep into hell thinkin I'm fiendin for freedom Cause bein in a well isn't good for my well-being
His inner demons are consuming him and he needs to escape
A walkin zombie I be comatose Nobody loves a nobody who probably overdosed In the lobby of the Omni Hotel, probably find me with an empty bottle of Oxy Shakin like a earthquake's inside me or I caught the holy ghost
The artist is struggling with addiction and is scared for his life
Wonder if therapy could take care of these monsters Before I kill more innocent people than Jared Lee Loughner!
The artist is afraid that his inner demons could lead to disastrous consequences
They spit on me, shit on me, society kicked on me, hit on me 'Til I was sick and exhausted, flipped and I lost it Off hallucinogenics, they usin a clinic, I saw Lucifer's image The elephant in the room are my skeletons in the closet
The artist has had a difficult life and his past is affecting his present
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep Wake me up before I'm dead, don't bury me, with monsters in my head Monsters in my head, with monsters in my head And underneath the bed, underneath the bed I always see 'em out the corner of my eye Scared to death to fully see 'em but I try, I just wanna ask 'em why
The artist is haunted by his demons even in his sleep
My anxiety's at an all-time high One second I'm good then I flip a switch and I'm thinkin I might die! These dizzy spells are so annoyin From the outside lookin in y'all think I'm enjoyin myself, I need help man I'm destroyin Every positive force, with all these negative thoughts How can I find happiness when I can't remember it's lost? I do so many temporary things to smile for just a minute Hat low but not for style, I'm tryin to hide under my fitted
The artist is struggling with anxiety and negative thoughts
Dawg it's wild, you wouldn't get it! Try my best to make e'rybody laugh, but that's just a disguise, I'm really Timid Somebody make these feelings go away, forget it, that's my problem Y'all go 'head - I hate these monsters in my head
The artist hides his true self and wishes someone could make his inner demons go away
Uhh, it's lights out like where the Amish stay Pappy you can't tax me, I'm like Wesley Snipes in the sovereign states
The artist feels like he is living in darkness and can't be controlled
I'm a survivin walkin oxymoron, obviously I can say That I am alive and I'm tryin to die this way Y'all on y'all faggot shit, I'm on my draggin my Magnum clip With monsters in my head like Earvin Magic dick
The artist feels like he is a walking contradiction and is seeking death
Niggaz (dessert) me like eatin after the entrée But I'ma keep it 3000 like after the André I've adapted to a private life, yeah right Me sayin that is like sayin I'm shootin dice on a floor made out of dice
The artist feels like he is alone and can't count on anyone
With faith I stand peaceful, I know e'ry man's equal So I'm playin with the (Monstars) like a Space Jam sequel
The artist finds peace in his faith and wants to help others
Give 'em two choices, since they don't wanna do the least They 'em they can get off my dick, or renew the lease Persevere though my bed is corrupt, expect I give up When left to destruct, but I give less than a fuck!
The artist doesn't care about people who don't respect him and will persevere despite his struggles
Sit back comfortably, react to what they want with me The bright side is they keep an insomniac company
The artist feels like people are watching him and can't sleep
Contributed by Emily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DeepmedZ
This track was fuxking special. Maan i miss slaughterhouse. These guys really had something that couldve been crazy big. I always wanted a video for this song. This song has everything u would want from slaughterhouse. Great beat, great production and 4 great verses with great content and skill
@grime2shineautodetailing235
There is music video to this
@johnpowell6778
Some of the best MCs in the 🌍
@jdbratcher1355
Ironically, Slaughterhouse was a perfect example of how feelings beat lyricism, no matter how great.
They knew when they got on songs like this, they couldn’t see Joe, that boy really let the pen bleed every time
@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395
Lyrics with no meaning is just words on paper.
@kashifilyas1340
Slaughterhouse's music is a blessing for every hiphophead out there.
@XxBanDitXx77
1st verse: Best flow, delivery, word play 2nd verse: Deepest one 3rd verse: most puns 4th verse: best lyricism
@spacewalker9643
some raps ain't necessary to be judged yo
@alpineswiftai
@spacewaLker I love how he broke that down.
@edwinvincent3797
@spacewaLker can't even judge this