Monster Love
Soko ft. Ariel Pink Lyrics
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To ideas of the past
Dust it off
Lonely bones
Lovely heart
Hold on. Hold on.
Monster Love
Fears of failure
No one's ready
To give in
Give in. Give in.
The lyrics to "Monster Love" by Soko ft. Ariel Pink talk about holding on to memories and ideas of the past and trying to preserve them despite the passage of time. The concept of dusting something off implies that the singer is trying to revive or rejuvenate something that has been forgotten, possibly a relationship or a feeling. The reference to "lonely bones" and "lovely heart" suggests that there is a sense of sadness or longing associated with these memories, yet they are still cherished and held onto. The repeated "hold on" at the end of the verse reinforces the idea of trying to preserve something that is slipping away.
The chorus of "Monster Love" talks about hiding behind fears of failure and being afraid to give in to a feeling, possibly a new relationship or a chance at love. The term "monster love" could be seen as referring to a love that is wild and uncontrollable, something that is frightening yet irresistible. The repetition of "give in" suggests that the singer is uncertain about whether to take a chance and let their guard down, or to continue to hide behind their fears.
Overall, "Monster Love" is a song that explores the dilemma of trying to hold on to the past while being afraid to embrace the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding on
Continuing to cling to old beliefs and ways of thinking
To ideas of the past
Stuck in the mindset of the past, unwilling to embrace change or new experiences
Dust it off
Shake off the stagnant dust of the past and begin again
Lonely bones
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others, likely due to a reluctance to open up and share
Lovely heart
Despite feelings of loneliness and isolation, the artist still possesses a kind, caring heart
Hold on. Hold on.
A plea to remain steadfast in the face of uncertainty and doubt
Monster Love
A twisted, dangerous love that lurks in the shadows and threatens to consume the singer
Hiding behind
Not confronting or addressing the issues at hand, instead opting to avoid or ignore them
Fears of failure
An intense fear of falling short or not living up to expectations, which can be paralyzing and prevent progress
No one's ready
No one is truly prepared or equipped to deal with the challenges and difficulties of life
To give in
To succumb to defeat or struggle, rather than continuing to fight and strive for betterment
Give in. Give in.
A warning against giving up or resigning oneself to a lesser existence
Contributed by Claire O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana Maidana
como idealisamos a alguien que no nos espera y nos rechaza, pero justo cuando pensamos que todo esta perdido viene alguien mejor ,alguien que nos acepta y es igual a nosotros ,muy lindo el final ,me hace acordar a mi relación actual :)
cat boy
beautiful
Mariangela Olivieri
When a sound is capable of making you cry that is the right music. Incredible song and video!
M Studios
Yeah thats what music is, sound. Thats crazy though how it makes us feel something
MexiDan
Holding on
To ideas of the past
Dust it off
Lonely bones
Lovely heart
Hold on. Hold on.
Monster Love
Hiding behind
Fears of failure
No one's ready
To give in
Give in. Give in.
Dani Cat
That bass line! Im in love
A Real Human
It's unnecessarily crunchy and haunting at the same time
rapmon
this song talks to me on a spiritual level ♥
They're There
Soko, you're a genius. Awesome mermaid shots, We love everything you do
Alejandra G
Sad and funny, just like monster love. Great! I love you Sokolinski 💓