Monsters
Navigating Nightmares: Maleeq Souls' Cosmic Journey
Lyrics
I got some monsters in my room
There are troubling thoughts or fears within me.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
These troubles intensify at night when I'm alone and the environment is darker.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
However, I escape from these thoughts by immersing myself in creativity or imagination represented by a 'paper plane'—a symbol of flight and departure from reality.
I got some monsters in my room
Reiteration of the presence of these troubling thoughts or fears.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
Reiteration of how these troubles manifest at night.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
Continuation of the escape through creative or imaginative means.
I'm a astro boy i take off
Comparing oneself to Astro Boy, suggesting a desire for flight or escapism.
I go so hard for the paper
Commitment and dedication to earning money ('paper') through hard work.
And i roll one on that paper
Rolling something (possibly a joint) on a paper surface.
I'm a astro boy i take off on that 420
Associating the Astro Boy persona with cannabis use ('420').
Lately i been on my alienation way too wavy
Feeling disconnected from others recently, possibly due to overwhelming emotions ('alienation' and 'wavy' suggesting confusion or disorientation).
Monsters in my head monsters in my bed
Continuing references to inner turmoil or distress ('monsters') both mentally ('head') and physically ('bed').
Cos you from another world i make you mon ami
Expressing the ability to relate to someone who feels out of place ('from another world'), aiming to make a connection ('mon ami'—'my friend' in French).
I got some monsters in my room
Reiteration of the presence of troubling thoughts or fears.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
Reiteration of how these troubles escalate at night.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
Continuation of the escape through creative or imaginative means.
I got some monsters in my room
Reiteration of the presence of these troubling thoughts or fears.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
Reiteration of how these troubles manifest at night.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
Continuation of the escape through creative or imaginative means.
Diamonds on my neck they got me shining like a star ship
Symbolic reference to luxury or success ('diamonds') causing a dazzling or standout appearance.
Roll up on that zoo and i take off like a spaceship
Using substances ('zoo') to enhance the feeling of departure or escape, akin to a 'spaceship' taking off.
And when i land i be stock in lagos traffic counting bands
After experiencing success ('landing'), facing the reality of life's challenges ('lagos traffic') while counting money ('bands').
Ich heisse maleeq souls
Introducing oneself in a different language ('My name is Maleeq Souls' in German).
Independent ich bin ein König in my lane
Asserting independence and royalty in one's path or journey.
Shawthy got a bad body with a pretty face
Description of a woman's physical attributes ('bad body' and 'pretty face').
Paper plane and she love the way it taste
Associating pleasure ('love the way it tastes') with the act of using a 'paper plane.'
I got some monsters in my room
Reiteration of the presence of troubling thoughts or fears.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
Reiteration of how these troubles intensify at night.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
Continuation of the escape through creative or imaginative means.
I got some monsters in my room
Reiteration of the presence of these troubling thoughts or fears.
They come alive late night when i switch of the lights
Reiteration of how these troubles manifest at night.
But i just take off in my paper plane paper plane
Continuation of the escape through creative or imaginative means.
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