Monsters Aren't Scary
Embracing Life Despite Monsters: A Song's Reflection
Lyrics
We'll let hell freeze over
We are willing to endure extreme conditions, symbolized by hell freezing over.
And let god turn to dust
Suggests a loss of faith or divine presence, as even God turns to dust.
There was love in your pockets
There was love in your possession, but it was insufficient.
But it's never enough
Despite having love, it wasn't enough to fulfill needs or desires.
So go on run up ahead
Encouraging someone to move forward, not staying stuck in the present.
Don't get caught here instead
A warning to avoid getting caught in the current situation.
Where there's all kinds of monsters
Refers to various challenges and fears represented by monsters under the bed.
Livin' under your bed
Suggests hidden fears or troubles that one may face.
They talk about you
Others gossip or speak negatively about you.
They talk about me
Similar to line 9, but from a personal perspective.
Talk about all the love we could have given
Discussion about missed opportunities for love.
Comin' up short
Despite shortcomings, one emerges alive or resilient.
But we come out livin'
Emphasizes survival and resilience in the face of challenges.
You will talk about me
Others will discuss or gossip about the speaker.
Will talk about
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing discussions about missed love.
All the love you could have given
Reflecting on the potential for more love that wasn't realized.
Comin' up short
Similar to line 12, emphasizing resilience despite shortcomings.
But you come out livin'
Reiterates the theme of resilience and survival.
I don't feel like talking today
Expresses a desire not to engage in conversation on this particular day.
All the moon signs and charts aren't really going my way
Mentions astrological signs and charts not aligning with the speaker's mood or situation.
I don't feel so happy these days
Admits a lack of happiness in current times.
But I do what I can to be happy these days
The speaker makes an effort to find happiness despite difficulties.
We'll let hell freeze over
Repetition of line 1, reinforcing the willingness to face extreme conditions.
And I hope that a lot
Hopes for a significant change or improvement.
And I know that you're thinking
Awareness of someone's thoughts about the chaotic state of affairs.
What the hell is going on
Questions and confusion about the speaker's world and thoughts.
In my world and in my head
References the speaker's internal and external struggles.
In my town and once again
Expands on the challenges in the speaker's town and life.
There's a gun comin' out
Introduction of a gun, symbolizing potential harm, without resolution for the deceased.
But nothings done for the dead
Despite the presence of danger, there is no closure for those who have passed away.
They talk about you
Repetition of lines 9 and 10, emphasizing gossip or negative talk.
They talk about me
Repetition of lines 9 and 10, emphasizing personal negative discussions.
Talk about all the love we could have given
Similar to lines 11 and 16, discussions about unfulfilled love.
Comin' up short
Reiterates resilience despite falling short in love.
But we come out livin'
Similar to lines 12 and 17, emphasizing survival and resilience.
I don't feel like talking today
Reiteration of not wanting to engage in conversation on this day.
All the moon signs and charts aren't really going my way
Repeats the idea of astrological signs and charts not aligning with the speaker's situation.
I don't feel so happy these days
Repeats the lack of happiness in current times.
But I do what I can to be happy these days
Reiterates the speaker's efforts to find happiness despite difficulties.
They talk about me
Repetition of others talking about the speaker.
Talk about all the love we could have given
Repetition of discussions about missed opportunities for love.
Comin' up short
Reiteration of resilience despite falling short in love.
But we come out livin'
Final emphasis on survival and resilience despite challenges.
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