Monster

Skillet

About Monster

"Monster" is the second single from the 2009 album Awake by the American Christian rock band Skillet, and is the second track on the album. The single went on to become the band's breakthrough single, charting at No. 4 on the U. S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. A radio edit version can be found on the deluxe version, which does not include the growling part of the song. It is also the fifth single by Skillet to be released to physical media.  


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2009
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The secret side of me, I never let you see
I keep it caged but I can't control it
So stay away from me, the beast is ugly
I feel the rage and I just can't hold it

It's scratching on the walls, in the closet, in the halls
It comes awake and I can't control it
Hiding under the bed, in my body, in my head
Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

My secret side I keep hid under lock and key
I keep it caged but I can't control it
'Cause if I let him out he'll tear me up, break me down
Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

It's hiding in the dark, it's teeth are razor sharp
There's no escape for me, it wants my soul, it wants my heart
No one can hear me scream, maybe it's just a dream
Maybe it's inside of me, stop this monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I've gotta lose control, here's something radical
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

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Skillet

Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John (lead vocals, bass) and Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), along with Jen Ledger (drums, vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar). The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose. Skillet went through several lineup changes early in their career, leaving founder John Cooper as the only original member remaining in the band. Their most recent album, Awake, has now been certified Platinum and debuted on Number 2 on the Billboard Top 200, with Comatose certified Gold by RIAA. They have sold over 2 million albums in the U.S. alone[citation needed] and are known for a r… more »

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Written by: Gavin Brown, John Landrum Cooper

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Monster" was released by Skillet as the second single from their album "Awake" on July 14, 2009.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and became the eighth most-played song on Active rock stations in 2010.
Christian Rock Band
Skillet is primarily a Christian rock band, though "Monster" has crossover appeal to fans of various music genres.
Platinum Status
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Monster" double platinum, signaling sales of over 2 million copies in the U.S. alone.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by band member John Cooper and producer Brian Howes.
Music Video
Its popular music video depicts the band playing in a near-silent post-apocalyptic world, intercut with other scenes where buried members of the band come to life.
WWE Usage
The song has been used by WWE a number of times, including as the official theme song for the event "Hell in a Cell" in 2009, and as the entrance theme for wrestler Al Snow at WrestleMania 23.
Lyrics Symbolism
The lyrics of "Monster" talk about battling internal forces and personal weaknesses, a theme many people resonate with.
Active Rock Hit
With its continued airplay on several rock radios, "Monster" stayed on the Active Rock charts for a total of 65 weeks, making it one of the ten longest-charting songs in the chart's history.
Awards
In 2010, Skillet was named "the top Christian album" by Billboard magazine, buoyed largely by the success of "Monster."

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