The Real Meaning Behind 'Monsters' By All Time Low Ft. Blackbear

Publish date: 2024-05-05

According to Genius, All Time Low's "Monsters" is about "a toxic person who you just can't let go [of]." The singer doesn't blame the person, and instead sings lines of "self-doubt," per Genius. The song details a relationship the person just can't close the door on, despite everything else crumbling around them. And its lyrics certainly attest to that. Lead vocalist Alex Gaskarth sings, "I'm wondering, why do all the monsters come out at night? / Why do we sleep where we want to hide? / Why do I run back to you, like I don't mind if you f*** up my life?" It's obvious that he keeps going back to this person even if the relationship is seemingly on the outs.

"Monsters" was supposed to have a music video, but according to Genius, COVID-19 derailed those plans. The band released a lyric video that seems to be a hit with fans — it's racked up more than eight million views since its release in April 2020. In December 2020, the band released another version of the song with Demo Lovato. "Demi's been a friend for a long time and we're really excited that she was down to lend her absolutely incredible voice to this song as we reimagine it," Gaskarth said of the collaboration, per NME. "And continue to celebrate all the ways it's connecting with fans around the world."

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