In 2007, the band released their sophomore album, Lose All Time, which received even greater critical acclaim and topped the Earshot charts for an extended period. The band's relentless touring and positive reviews helped establish them as one of the leading acts in Vancouver's burgeoning indie music scene, alongside other notable bands such as Ladyhawk, Black Mountain, and The New Pornographers.
However, the band's constant touring would take its toll, leading to a public dustup between band members and eventually causing the band to go on hiatus in 2010. Despite this, the band's music has continued to be celebrated by fans and critics alike and their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary indie and dance-punk bands.
Monster
You Say Party! We Say Die! Lyrics
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'Cause inside you're in night time
Everywhere is frightenin'
There's something you are needin' to find
The pressure's grassin' you down
That ragin' monster pullin' you around
It wants to rip our skins apart
Our hearts, our hearts
Evil glander eyelids
Groovy wears us on her mouth
Tremblin' when we see her
Run and hide, she's comin' around to
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Connected to our hearts
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Connected to our hearts
Our hearts
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
Our hearts
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
Our hearts
You wait of yourself
That crowded you in
Dark clouds come around
In hope of a home
Your body grew wider
The moon would slow down
Delusions of dying
Make sense in your head
The hair grew in thick
Your tongue's reached in
The venom fought hard
To poison our hearts
Delusions of dying
Make sense in your head
But you're better than that
You're better than that
Tear out, tear out
The web remain protects us
They're both the muscle shelter
But it's our blood that mends us
It's our blood that mends us
The web remain protects us
They're both the muscle shelter
But it's our blood that mends us
It's our blood that mends us
The lyrics to You Say Party! We Say Die!'s song "Monster" speaks to the feelings of being trapped and hunted by one's fears and anxieties. The first verse describes the feeling of being stuck outside while it's dark and dangerous inside. The "raging monster" in the second verse represents fear and anxiety, which can tear at the strings connecting our hearts. The monster is personified as an evil creature with "glander eyelids," who wears us on her mouth, and we tremble when we see her. The chorus is all about tearing out those strings connected to our hearts, which means getting rid of those things that are holding us back.
The second verse talks about the physical manifestations of anxiety, such as gaining weight, the feeling of time slowing down, and a sense of impending doom. The venom that fights hard is the fear and doubt that poisons our hearts. The bridge of the song refers to the protection we seek from our anxieties, which can come from others, but ultimately it is our own blood that mends and saves us.
Overall, "Monster" is a powerful anthem about the struggle with fear and anxiety and the importance of tearing out the things that hold us back in order to live a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Turns up when you're outside
You face your fears when you leave your comfort zone
'Cause inside you're in night time
You feel trapped and scared within yourself
Everywhere is frightenin'
The world can be a scary place
There's something you are needin' to find
You're searching for something to ease your fear and anxiety
The pressure's grassin' you down
You feel weighed down by stress and anxiety
That ragin' monster pullin' you around
Your fear is controlling and consuming you
It wants to rip our skins apart
Your fear wants to expose your vulnerability and tear you apart
Tear out the strings connected to our hearts
Free yourself from the fear that grips your heart
Evil glander eyelids
The fear that consumes you feels sinister and ominous
Groovy wears us on her mouth
The fear feels like it's controlling and manipulating you
Tremblin' when we see her
You feel scared and anxious when confronted by your fear
Run and hide, she's comin' around to
You feel like you need to escape your fear to avoid being controlled by it
Our hearts, our hearts
The fear grips your heart and emotions
The hair grew in thick
Your fear grows stronger and consumes more of you
Your tongue's reached in
Your fear feels like it's suffocating and silencing you
The venom fought hard
The fear feels toxic and poisonous
To poison our hearts
To infect and consume our emotions
Delusions of dying
Feeling like you're losing control and fearing the worst
Make sense in your head
The fear feels logical and rational in your mind
But you're better than that
You're stronger than your fear and can overcome it
The web remain protects us
Our support system helps shield us from our fear
They're both the muscle shelter
Our physical and emotional strength protect us
But it's our blood that mends us
Our inner strength and resilience help us heal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MCGEE, CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL MACNEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Turns up when you're outside
'Cause inside you're in night time
Everywhere is frightenin'
There's something you are needin' to find
The pressure's grassin' you down
That ragin' monster pullin' you around
It wants to rip our skins apart
Tear out the strings connected to our hearts
Our hearts, our hearts
Evil glander eyelids
Groovy wears us on her mouth
Tremblin' when we see her
Run and hide, she's comin' around to
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Connected to our hearts
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Tear out the strings
Connected to our hearts
Our hearts
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
Our hearts
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
(Tear out the strings)
Our hearts
You wait of yourself
That crowded you in
Dark clouds come around
In hope of a home
Your body grew wider
The moon would slow down
Delusions of dying
Make sense in your head
The hair grew in thick
Your tongue's reached in
The venom fought hard
To poison our hearts
Delusions of dying
Make sense in your head
But you're better than that
You're better than that
Tear out, tear out
The web remain protects us
They're both the muscle shelter
But it's our blood that mends us
It's our blood that mends us
The web remain protects us
They're both the muscle shelter
But it's our blood that mends us
It's our blood that mends us
Emily Bryan
I’ve been trying to find this song for years after having had it stuck in my head! I have finally found it thanks to persistence while furloughed in quarantine.
Jordan Rodriguez
#samsies
Burn Bobquist
Never will i stop loving this song. It got me through some rough times.
Shannon Thiesen Art
Went to his service today...The outpouring from the family/band/friends/community was amazing....Devon's loved and missed by all
Aoi Trickster
I remember liking this album back in 2007 when I was still in school. Good times, lot of unrelated memories come back listening to it.
kokiro
I love this song. I also love Prague. I had the pleasure of spending my whole summer there. It's really a gorgeous place. I'd love to go again next summer! Czech Republic FTW!
Yesiamblind
Their newest album "Lose all time" is freakin amazing. Love those guys.
jason butler
oh man i love this song. i cant stop listening to it :)
Lungomolto
I saw their show in Turin, Italy 1 month ago: they're great!! You must see them live, far better then on CD.
Cara Lessard-Cole
They are really good, can't wait to see them at the Osheaga festival! : )