Monster

Lady Gaga

About Monster

"Monster" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), The Fame Monster (2009). Inspired by her "Fear of Attachment Monster", the record was produced by Nadir "RedOne" Khayat, and written by Gaga, RedOne and Space Cowboy. Gaga had explained that "Monster" describes her fear of sex and relationships, and described the lyrics as being in love with the bad boy all the time, but instead of running away, one keeps going back to the same person. She added that the fear in "Monster" erupted from her need to have a stable relationship. Incorporating the usage of heavy bass lines, descending keyboard lines and "massive" choruses, "Monster" contains zombie-like metaphors and a reference to Gaga's debut single "Just Dance". "Monster" received generally positive reviews from critics who appreciated the song's musical arrangement and frequently rated it as a top track from The Fame Monster, while some disliked its lyrics. "Monster" enjoyed brief commercial success in 2010, charting on four singles charts, as well as the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs and Latin Pop Airplay. "Monster" was performed majorly on the singer's 2009–11 The Monster Ball Tour, with other performances including an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and her residency show, Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom. 


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2009
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Don't call me GaGa
I've never seen one like that before
Don't look at me like that
You amaze me

He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart (You little monster)
He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart out (You amaze me)
He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart
He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart

Look at him, look at me
That boy is bad, and honestly
He's a wolf in disguise
But I can't stop staring in those evil eyes

I asked my girlfriend if she'd seen you round before
She mumbled something while we got down on the floor baby
We might've fucked not really sure, don't quite recall
But something tells me that I've seen him round before

He's a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster er-er-er-er

He ate my heart (I love that girl)
He ate my heart (I love that girl, she's hot as hell)
He ate my heart (I love that girl)
He ate my heart (wanna talk to her, she's hot as hell)

He licked his lips, said to me
Girl you look good enough to eat
Put his arms around me
Said "Boy now get your paws right off me"

I asked my girlfriend if she'd seen you round before
She mumbled something while we got down on the floor baby
We might've fucked not really sure, don't quite recall, oh yeah
But something tells me that I've seen him, yeah

He's a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster er-er-er-er

He ate my heart (I love that girl)
He ate my heart (Wanna talk to her, she's hot as hell)
He ate my heart (I love that girl)
He ate my heart (Wanna talk to her, she's hot as hell)

He ate my heart he ate my heart instead he's a monster in my bed

He ate my heart he ate my heart instead he's a monster in my bed

I wanna just dance but he took me home instead
Uh oh! There was a monster in my bed
We french kissed on a subway train
He tore my clothes right off
He ate my heart and then he ate my brain
Uh oh uh oh (I love that girl) (Wanna talk to her, she's hot as hell)

He ate my heart he a-a-a-ate my heart
He ate my heart (Wanna talk to her, she's hot as hell)

That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster er-er-er-er

That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster m-m-m-monster
That boy is a monster er-er-er-er

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and activist. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company, her vocal abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who signed her to his label Kon Live Distribution. more »

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Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Nadir Khayat, Nick Dresti

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Monster" is classified as a pop and electronic dance music song.
Album Information
The song is a part of Lady Gaga's album "The Fame Monster", which was released in 2009.
Song Theme
"Monster" highlights a tale of dangerous love, featuring Gaga's fear of attachment and commitment.
Unique Sound
The song features stomping beats and tinkling synths reminiscent of a pop classic.
Collaboration
The song is co-written and co-produced by Lady Gaga, RedOne, and Space Cowboy.
Not a Single
Despite being a fan favorite, "Monster" was not released as a standalone single.
Lyrics Analysis
The song features clever plays on words, such as the lyric "He ate my heart", which is interpreted as being consumed or becoming obsessed with someone.
Hidden Meaning
Fans theorized that the "Monster" represented in the song could be a representation of the music industry and its often controlling nature.
Critical Acclaim
Critics praised the song for its catchy hooks and Gaga's expressive vocal performance.
Live Performances
"Monster" was performed in Gaga's "Monster Ball Tour", with theatrical performances often involving Gaga being 'eaten' by a monster on stage.
Album Success
"The Fame Monster", which features the song, was a commercial success and won Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2011.
Song Duration
"Monster" has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Music Composition
The song has a moderately fast tempo, set at a pace of 119 beats per minute (BPM).
Cultural Influence
"Monster" greatly contributed to Gaga's public persona as the "Mother Monster" of her fanbase, who she affectionately refers to as her "Little Monsters".
Unreleased Music Video
Although no official music video was ever released, Gaga did present a provocative mock-up for one in the 2010 HBO special Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden.

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