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Closet Monster
Voodoo Glow Skulls Lyrics


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hey mom, hey dad! where's your kid- she's studying in the library like she said- she did, she always wore a pretty smile- sitting in the classroom without denial- do you remember telling her what to do- what you told her she would always do- blushing, hiding from the truth- i know i should have told you about her- but now it's too late what will you do- your daughter's fat. disgusting too- she has twelve kids, there's something even better- every time the drinks get better- you swore that you had her life planned- go to college understand- well, miss candy prom queen won't use her hands- i know i should have told you about her- at highschool she was like a saint- like pre-school children and finger-paints blushing, hiding, feeling shame- i know the story ends the same- at the parties she would say- i wish i never felt this way- if i could start my life again- i wouldn't be a closet monster-

Overall Meaning

The song "Closet Monster" by Voodoo Glow Skulls is a story about a girl who is living a double life - she is a high school student who is studying hard and appearing to be a model daughter, but in reality she is struggling to suppress her desires and live up to the expectations of her parents. The song seems to suggest that the girl is gay and is afraid to come out to her parents because she doesn't want to disappoint them or be rejected by them. The lyrics describe the girl's internal struggle, her feelings of shame and confusion, and her wish to be able to start her life over again. The chorus repeats the phrase "I wish I never felt this way, if I could start my life again, I wouldn't be a closet monster."


The song is a commentary on the pressures that young people face to conform to societal norms and the difficulties that can arise when they feel like they don't fit in. It highlights the importance of acceptance and understanding, and encourages parents to be supportive of their children, even if their choices may be difficult to understand or accept.


Line by Line Meaning

hey mom, hey dad!
The song starts by directly addressing the parents, indicating that what follows is directed towards them.


where's your kid- she's studying in the library like she said-
The daughter is responsible and truthful, doing what she said she would be doing.


she did, she always wore a pretty smile-
The daughter was always happy and upbeat.


sitting in the classroom without denial-
The daughter is studious and focused without being in denial of her responsibilities.


do you remember telling her what to do- what you told her she would always do-
The parents had a plan and expected their daughter to follow it.


blushing, hiding from the truth-
The daughter has something to hide and is embarrassed by it.


i know i should have told you about her- but now it's too late what will you do-
The singer regrets not telling the parents about the daughter's issues earlier and it's too late to do anything about it now.


your daughter's fat. disgusting too-
The daughter is overweight and unattractive according to societal standards.


she has twelve kids, there's something even better-
The daughter has multiple children and the implication is that it's a negative thing.


every time the drinks get better-
The daughter has a drinking problem and it's getting worse.


you swore that you had her life planned- go to college understand-
The parents had a set plan for the daughter's life, expecting her to go to college and have a successful future.


well, miss candy prom queen won't use her hands-
The daughter has become too comfortable and entitled to do manual labor.


at highschool she was like a saint- like pre-school children and finger-paints blushing, hiding, feeling shame-
In high school, the daughter was a good girl but has since taken a turn for the worse and is ashamed of her actions.


i know the story ends the same-
The outcome is inevitable and will likely be negative.


at the parties she would say- i wish i never felt this way-
The daughter regrets her actions and wishes she could undo them.


if i could start my life again- i wouldn't be a closet monster-
The daughter wishes she could go back and change her actions to avoid hiding her true self.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE CASILLAS, FRANK CASILLAS

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