Would You Love a Monsterman

Lordi

About Would You Love a Monsterman

"Would You Love a Monsterman?" is a song recorded by the Finnish rock band Lordi which reached number one on the charts in Finland in 2002. The song was originally written as "I Would Do It All For You" when Mr Lordi wrote and recorded it for the first demo album in 1993. "Would You Love a Monsterman?" was released in 2002 on the album Get Heavy and as a single. In 2006, the song was re-recorded with keyboardist Awa and current bassist OX. This version was released as a limited-print promotional single, as well as a bonus track on the special edition of the album The Arockalypse. The promotional single also featured as the first prize in a competition for the Finnish "Lordi Cola." 


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2005
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Would you love a monsterman could you understand beauty of the beast fire at will
Fire at will yeah I would kill yeah I would freeze all hell over just to get a chill
Yeah I would slay yeah I would maim yeah I would vanish in thin air and reappear again
Be right in the squares yeah I would be sincere yeah I would lie yeah I would lie

Yeah I would be there waking up the dead to get a thrill I say yeah I say yeah
Would you love a monsterman could you understand beauty of the beast
I would do it all for you would you do it all do it all for me
Take your time you'll be fine yeah there is nothing wrong with this you ain't committing crime

You don't know why it passed you by you search for something never found along these lines
Someday you may turn around and terrify you can't deny you crucify
Would you get down in the gutter swallowing your pride I say yeah I say yeah
Would you love a monsterman could you understand beauty of the beast

I would do it all for you would you do it all do it all for me
All that you get is less than you deserve
Leaving for now someday I may return yeah hmm whoa
Would you love a monsterman

Would you love a monsterman could you understand beauty of the beast
I would do it all for you would you do it all do it all for me
Would you love a monsterman could you understand beauty of the beast
I would do it all for you would you do it all do it all for me yeah hey

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Lordi

Lordi is a Finnish hard rock band, formed in 1992 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts. They rose to domestic success with their 2002 single, "Would You Love a Monsterman?". more »

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Written by: ERNA INARI KAARINA WESTERLUND, JUSSI ANTERO SYDANMAA, SAMI KRISTIAN WOLKING, SAMPSA PETTERI ASTALA, TOMI PETTERI PUTAANSUU

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Would You Love a Monsterman" is a song released by the Finnish hard rock and heavy metal band "Lordi". It was first released in 2002 as part of their debut album titled "Get Heavy".
Song Success
The song became a major hit in their home country, Finland, reaching No. 1 on the Finnish Singles Chart.
Music Video Fun Fact
The music video of the song features a little girl who is chased through a haunted house filled with seen and unseen threats, a reference to the horror imagery the band is famous for.
Inspiration
The song combines melodic elements of hard rock with the heavier and faster pace of metal. The chorus uses the imagery of monster characters that are common in horror films — a recurring theme in Lordi's work.
Eurovision Tidbit
"Would You Love a Monsterman" helped Lordi gain recognition across Europe and probably contributed to their victory in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, although they won with a different song ("Hard Rock Hallelujah").
Multiple Versions
The song has two music videos. The original version was released in 2002 and another version was released in 2006.
Song Reception
Despite its heavy theme, the song was well received, proving that the general public could be receptive to heavier music genres when presented in a catchy and accessible way.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Sony BMG, a popular and well-established label with international distribution.
Tour Performance
“Would You Love a Monsterman” is one of the group's regularly performed songs during live concerts.
Community Involvement
The song has fostered a strong sense of community among Lordi's fan base, known as the Monsterican Nation. Fans often discuss the song's meaning and analyse its lyrics on dedicated forums.
Re-recording
Lordi re-recorded "Would You Love a Monsterman" and released a new version called "Would You Love a Monsterman (2006)" on their third studio album, The Arockalypse.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was included as part of the soundtrack for the 2006 Finnish horror film "Dark Floors", in which Lordi members also starred.

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