Monster

**Verse 1 (32 bars)** I blow through the city like a storm with no name, Raindrops of fire, every spark’s a claim. From the gutter to the grind, I’m a diamond in the rough, Polish my pain, turn the struggle to enough. I’m the spark in the dark when the power’s cut, Light up the block, watch the shadows duck. They said I’d fold, but I’m built to last, Stackin’ my dreams while they’re stuck in the past. I’m a ghost in the machine, breakin’ the code, Every rhyme’s a blueprint, every bar’s a road. I’m the crack in the system, the leak in the pipe, Floodin’ the game, yeah, I’m raisin’ the hype. From the ashes I rise, call it Phoenix flow, Burnin’ the rules, let the embers glow. I’m the spark in the night, the flame in the fight, Blowin’ through limits, takin’ flight. **Chorus (16 bars)** I blow, I blow, like the wind through the trees, Uprootin’ the weak, bringin’ giants to their knees. I’m the spark in the dark, the fire in the freeze, Turnin’ nothin’ to somethin’, yeah, I’m makin’ it breathe. I blow, I blow, through the cracks in the wall, Break down the barriers, watch the empire fall. I’m the gust in the grind, the roar in the call, Blowin’ through the struggle, I’m standin’ tall. **Verse 2 (32 bars)** I’m the whisper that turns to a roar in the night, The spark in the match, the flash in the fight. From the concrete jungle to the skyline’s peak, I’m the dream they denied, now I’m takin’ the streak. I’m the crack in the glass, the split in the seam, The ripple in the water, the spark in the dream. They tried to box me in, but I’m breakin’ the mold, Turnin’ my scars into stories untold. I’m the fire in the forge, the steel in the flame, Every setback’s a setup, every loss is a gain. I’m the spark in the engine, the fuel in the tank, Blowin’ through the limits, breakin’ every rank. I’m the gust in the grind, the roar in the fight, Turnin’ nothin’ to somethin’, yeah, I’m takin’ the height. From the ashes I rise, call it Phoenix flow, Blowin’ through the struggle, watch me grow. **Bridge (16 bars)** I’m the spark in the dark, the flame in the fight, Turnin’ nothin’ to somethin’, yeah, I’m takin’ the height. From the ashes I rise, call it Phoenix flow, Blowin’ through the struggle, watch me grow. I’m the crack in the system, the leak in the pipe, Floodin’ the game, yeah, I’m raisin’ the hype. From the gutter to the grind, I’m a diamond in the rough, Polish my pain, turn the struggle to enough. **Outro (16 bars)** I blow, I blow, like the wind through the trees, Uprootin’ the weak, bringin’ giants to their knees. I’m the spark in the dark, the fire in the freeze, Turnin’ nothin’ to somethin’, yeah, I’m makin’ it breathe. I blow, I blow, through the cracks in the wall, Break down the barriers, watch the empire fall. I’m the gust in the grind, the roar in the call, Blowin’ through the struggle, I’m standin’ tall.

(Opening with a slow, almost ethereal organ melody, then a distorted, high-pitched giggle cuts through) (Verse 1) Scalpel gleams, a sterile light, in this charnel house tonight Another scream, another plea, echoing inside of me "Medic! Medic!" the chorus cries, beneath these blood-soaked skies Each desperate call, a tiny crack, in the sanity I lack (Chorus) The needle bites, the bone it breaks, for comrades' stupid sakes But somewhere deep, a darkness stirs, ignoring whispered cures The voices blend, a maddening hum, till I can't tell where I've come from Am I the healer, or the plague? Lost in this infernal game I play. (Verse 2) The Heavy roars, the Soldier shouts, spewing gibberish and doubts The Scout bleeds out, a pathetic whine, as his life becomes not mine "Medic! Medic!" the mantra rings, as hope upon a thread it swings But hope is gone, a flickering flame, consumed by shadows of the game. (Chorus) The needle bites, the bone it breaks, for comrades' stupid sakes But somewhere deep, a darkness stirs, ignoring whispered cures The voices blend, a maddening hum, till I can't tell where I've come from Am I the healer, or the plague? Lost in this infernal game I play. (Bridge) (Tempo increases, becomes more frantic, layered with echoing whispers) They think I fix, they think I mend, but the damage goes beyond the end This endless war, it takes its toll, it steals the very essence of my soul "Medic! Medic!" a constant drone, I'm cracking, breaking, all alone! The screams, the bullets, the burning pyre, fueling my own internal fire! (Chorus) The needle bites, the bone it breaks, for comrades' stupid sakes But somewhere deep, a darkness stirs, ignoring whispered cures The voices blend, a maddening hum, till I can't tell where I've come from Am I the healer, or the plague? Lost in this infernal game I play. (Outro) (Music slows again, becoming distorted and chaotic, filled with glitches and reversed sound effects) "Medic..." (whispered, fading, distorted) ...Am I even a doctor anymore? (maniacal laughter, fading into static) ...More... (a single, drawn-out, demented giggle) ...Needle... …Ubersaw… …HAHAHAHAHAHA… (sound abruptly cuts out)

Oooohhhh Yuh Yuh! UHH! [Pre Chorus] I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of this equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation [chorus] Let my life end where the headlights dieeeee Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my miiiindd Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to caaallllll So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate faaaallllsss [rap] She left me in the rearview, never said goodbye Took my heart, took my soul, left a ghost in my eyes Every promise that she whispered, every vow that she lied Now they echo in my skull as I swerve through the night Tires spin, memories crack, like a record on repeat Can't turn back, can't rewind, I'm too lost in the speed Ain't no text to send, ain't no words left to speak Just a dead man drivin' with a heart that still bleeds Yeah! [pre chorus] I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of this equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation [chorus] Let my life end where the headlights dieeeee Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my miiiindd Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to caaallllll So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate faaaallllsss [rap] Jesus take the fuckin wheel, Jesus take the fuckin WHEEL! I can barely hear my thoughts, I can barely hold the wheel Cull the voices in my head, gonna wipe the from my psyche Gonna drown them til I’m dead, always somethin that excites me Whispers echo in the static, but they never ask politely Gonna push the pedal down, let the reaper sit beside me… Tires screaming on the pavement but my soul is staying silent The liquor in my veins got my heart beat violent Ain’t no saviors, ain’t no angels, just the voices in my ear And the sound of death approaching, it whispers that I’m near Ain't no motherfuckin' hand tryna pull me from the wreck Ain't no prayers left to say, all that's left is disconnect I could slam on the brakes, but l'd rather break my neck Let the crash be the chorus, let the sirens be the set YEAH! WOOOOOO yeaaaah yeah yeah yeahhhh [pre chorus] I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of this equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation [chorus] Let my life end where the headlights dieeeee Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my miiiindd Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to caaallllll So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate faaaallllsss Let my life end where the headlights dieeeee Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my miiiindd Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to caaallllll So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate faaaallllsss Yuh!

I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of the equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation Let my life end where the headlights die Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my mind Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to call So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate falls Jesus take the fuckin wheel, Jesus take the fuckin wheel! I can barely hear my thoughts, I can barely feel the wheel Cull the voices in my head, gonna wipe the from my psyche Gonna drown them til I’m dead, always somethin that excites me Whispers echo in the static, but they never ask politely Gonna push the pedal down, let the reaper sit beside me… Tires screaming on the pavement but my soul is staying silent The liquor in my veins got my heart beat violent Ain’t no saviors, ain’t no angels, just the voices in my ear And the sound of death approaching, it whispers that I’m near Ain't no motherfuckin' hand tryna pull me from the wreck Ain't no prayers left to say, all that's left is disconnect I could slam on the brakes, but l'd rather break my neck Let the crash be the chorus, let the sirens be the set I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of the equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation Let my life end where the headlights die Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my mind Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to call So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate falls She left me in the rearview, never said goodbye Took my heart, took my soul, left a ghost in my eyes Every promise that she whispered, every vow that she lied Now they echo in my skull as I swerve through the night Tires spin, memories crack, like a record on repeat Can't turn back, can't rewind, I'm too lost in the speed Ain't no text to send, ain't no words left to speak Just a dead man drivin' with a past that still bleeds So now I'm drinkin' and drivin', but there ain't no destination Nother shot, nother shot, take me out of the equation Pushin' uphill, chasin' ghosts with frustration Ain't no thrill, ain’t no light, just a fucked-up revelation Let my life end where the headlights die Gonna paint the wall red, make a mural of my mind Ain't nowhere to go, ain't nobody to call So I just drain the last drop as my heart rate falls

I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise I'm not drinking and driving mom, I'm just sipping and cruising Feelin good, but I know, that my liver has been bruising My world spins on its axis, but I ain't even moving Drinkin this champagne, cause I ain't plan on losing My life as I crash this goddamn car Gonna steer clear from this red brick wall I got nowhere to be, nobody to call So I just take another sip as my heart pace falls I can't do this no more, this living without purpose Screaming at my walls, spitting all these slurs and curses Feel my head's gonna split, but I can't go to the nurse's Cause I'm drinking and I'm driving as I'm spitting all these verses I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise Jesus take the fuckin wheel, Jesus take the fuckin wheel I can barely hear my thoughts, I can barely feel the wheel I need to be free from all these beliefs my peers have passed onto me Don't wanna hear all the screams of the voices in my psyche I need to drop the bottle, I need to find another outlet, need to find somebody fast who can bring me out from under Need a feeling new and bright that will bring me hope and wonder Need a sign or a light to wake me from this endless slumber I'm drinking a driving, but I have no destination I'm sipping and vibing, please take me out of this equation Driving uphill for a newfound elevation Searching for a thrill, a newfound revelation Cause I'm not drinking and driving, yo, I'm just sipping and cruising Feelin good, but I know, that my liver has been bruising My world spins on its axis, but I ain't even moving Drinkin this champagne, cause I ain't plan on losing My life as I crash this goddamn car Gonna steer clear from this red brick wall I got nowhere to be, nobody to call So I just take another sip as my heart pace falls Yeah Yeahhhhh I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise

I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise I'm not drinking and driving mom, I'm just sipping and cruising Feelin good, but I know, that my liver has been bruising My world spins on its axis, but I ain't even moving Drinkin this champagne, cause I ain't plan on losing My life as I crash this goddamn car Gonna steer clear from this red brick wall I got nowhere to be, nobody to call So I just take another sip as my heart pace falls I can't do this no more, this living without purpose Screaming at my walls, spitting all these slurs and curses Feel my head's gonna split, but I can't go to the nurse's Cause I'm drinking and I'm driving as I'm spitting all these verses I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise Jesus take the fuckin wheel, Jesus take the fuckin wheel I can barely hear my thoughts, I can barely feel the wheel I need to be free from all these beliefs my peers have passed onto me Don't wanna hear all the screams of the voices in my psyche I need to drop the bottle, I need to find another outlet, need to find somebody fast who can bring me out from under Need a feeling new and bright that will bring me hope and wonder Need a sign or a light to wake me from this endless slumber I'm drinking a driving, but I have no destination I'm sipping and vibing, please take me out of this equation Driving uphill for a newfound elevation Searching for a thrill, a newfound revelation Cause I'm not drinking and driving, yo, I'm just sipping and cruising Feelin good, but I know, that my liver has been bruising My world spins on its axis, but I ain't even moving Drinkin this champagne, cause I ain't plan on losing My life as I crash this goddamn car Gonna steer clear from this red brick wall I got nowhere to be, nobody to call So I just take another sip as my heart pace falls Yeah Yeahhhhh I'm sitting in my room, but I wanna go and cruise I'm sitting in my car and I'm sipping on some booze I got so many options, but no time to choose So let's get a little drunk and then go for a cruise

[chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? [rap] [male] Every time you kiss me, your presence holds me firm But every time I miss you, I know my feelings aren’t returned You pull me from the ashes just to sit and watch me burn Cause every scar’s a lesson that you know I’ll never learn Your love is a ghost, haunting everything I do I’m always reaching out, but you’re just slipping through, My fingers like I’m reaching for sand in a tide, Grasping for the pieces, but never to find. I know you’ll always leave me and I’m just wasting my time, So I just take another sip and fill the page with these rhymes You’re fading like the shadows, you’re slipping away, boy, But I keep chasing ghosts, I guess that’s what I was made for [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You’ve made [rap] [male] Remember back in high school you would always hold my hand? But your love was a trap, it pulled me in like quicksand You said you’d always love me and you’d always be my fan But I was only just a stranger, never part of your plan You built me up so high, just to watch me crash land Left me searching for the pieces of the person that I am Now I’m stranded in the wasteland where you used to stand Never free, still a puppet to your every command [bridge] [female] And honestly, it’s bad for me, this poison I adore Cause even though you’re killing me, I’ll keep coming back for more [buildup] [female] Ooooh Ooooohhhh [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made [chorus] [female and male] You twist the knife (YOU TWIST THE KNIFE!!) But I take the fall (I always take the fall) Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all (LOSE IT ALL!!!) You fucked my life (You fucked my liiiiife) You took my pride (You took my pride) But still I stay (STAAAAAAYYY!!!!) Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made (You’ve maaaade!!) (You made)

[chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? [rap] [male] Every time you kiss me, your presence holds me firm But every time I miss you, I know my feelings aren’t returned You pull me from the ashes just to sit and watch me burn Cause every scar’s a lesson that you know I’ll never learn Your love is a ghost, haunting everything I do I’m always reaching out, but you’re just slipping through, My fingers like I’m reaching for sand in a tide, Grasping for the pieces, but never to find. I know you’ll always leave me and I’m just wasting my time, So I just take another sip and fill the page with these rhymes You’re fading like the shadows, you’re slipping away, boy, But I keep chasing ghosts, I guess that’s what I was made for [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You’ve made [rap] [male] Remember back in high school you would always hold my hand? But your love was a trap, it pulled me in like quicksand You said you’d always love me and you’d always be my fan But I was only just a stranger, never part of your plan You built me up so high, just to watch me crash land Left me searching for the pieces of the person that I am Now I’m stranded in the wasteland where you used to stand Never free, still a puppet to your every command [bridge] [female] And honestly, it’s bad for me, this poison I adore Cause even though you’re killing me, I’ll keep coming back for more [buildup] [female] Ooooh Ooooohhhh [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made [chorus] [female and male] You twist the knife (YOU TWIST THE KNIFE!!) But I take the fall (I always take the fall) Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all (LOSE IT ALL!!!) You fucked my life (You fucked my liiiiife) You took my pride (You took my pride) But still I stay (STAAAAAAYYY!!!!) Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made (You’ve maaaade!!) (You made)

[chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? [rap] [male] Every time you kiss me, your presence holds me firm But every time I miss you, I know my feelings aren’t returned You pull me from the ashes just to sit and watch me burn Cause every scar’s a lesson that you know I’ll never learn Your love is a ghost, haunting everything I do I’m always reaching out, but you’re just slipping through, My fingers like I’m reaching for sand in a tide, Grasping for the pieces, but never to find. I know you’ll always leave me and I’m just wasting my time, So I just take another sip and fill the page with these rhymes You’re fading like the shadows, you’re slipping away, boy, But I keep chasing ghosts, I guess that’s what I was made for [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You’ve made [rap] [male] Remember back in high school you would always hold my hand? But your love was a trap, it pulled me in like quicksand You said you’d always love me and you’d always be my fan But I was only just a stranger, never part of your plan You built me up so high, just to watch me crash land Left me searching for the pieces of the person that I am Now I’m stranded in the wasteland where you used to stand Never free, still a puppet to your every command [bridge] [female] And honestly, it’s bad for me, this poison I adore Cause even though you’re killing me, I’ll keep coming back for more [buildup] [female] Ooooh Ooooohhhh [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made [chorus] [female and male] You twist the knife (YOU TWIST THE KNIFE!!) But I take the fall (I always take the fall) Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all (LOSE IT ALL!!!) You fucked my life (You fucked my liiiiife) You took my pride (You took my pride) But still I stay (STAAAAAAYYY!!!!) Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made (You’ve maaaade!!) (You made)

[chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? [rap] [male] Every time you kiss me, your presence holds me firm But every time I miss you, I know my feelings aren’t returned You pull me from the ashes just to sit and watch me burn Cause every scar’s a lesson that you know I’ll never learn Your love is a ghost, haunting everything I do I’m always reaching out, but you’re just slipping through, My fingers like I’m reaching for sand in a tide, Grasping for the pieces, but never to find. I know you’ll always leave me and I’m just wasting my time, So I just take another sip and fill the page with these rhymes You’re fading like the shadows, you’re slipping away, boy, But I keep chasing ghosts, I guess that’s what I was made for [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You’ve made [rap] [male] Remember back in high school you would always hold my hand? But your love was a trap, it pulled me in like quicksand You said you’d always love me and you’d always be my fan But I was only just a stranger, never part of your plan You built me up so high, just to watch me crash land Left me searching for the pieces of the person that I am Now I’m stranded in the wasteland where you used to stand Never free, still a puppet to your every command [bridge] [female] And honestly, it’s bad for me, this poison I adore Cause even though you’re killing me, I’ll keep coming back for more [buildup] [female] Ooooh Ooooohhhh [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made [chorus] [female and male] You twist the knife (YOU TWIST THE KNIFE!!) But I take the fall (I always take the fall) Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all (LOSE IT ALL!!!) You fucked my life (You fucked my liiiiife) You took my pride (You took my pride) But still I stay (STAAAAAAYYY!!!!) Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made (You’ve maaaade!!) (You made)

[chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? [rap] [male] Every time you kiss me, your presence holds me firm But every time I miss you, I know my feelings aren’t returned You pull me from the ashes just to sit and watch me burn Cause every scar’s a lesson that you know I’ll never learn Your love is a ghost, haunting everything I do I’m always reaching out, but you’re just slipping through, My fingers like I’m reaching for sand in a tide, Grasping for the pieces, but never to find. I know you’ll always leave me and I’m just wasting my time, So I just take another sip and fill the page with these rhymes You’re fading like the shadows, you’re slipping away, boy, But I keep chasing ghosts, I guess that’s what I was made for [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You’ve made [rap] [male] Remember back in high school you would always hold my hand? But your love was a trap, it pulled me in like quicksand You said you’d always love me and you’d always be my fan But I was only just a stranger, never part of your plan You built me up so high, just to watch me crash land Left me searching for the pieces of the person that I am Now I’m stranded in the wasteland where you used to stand Never free, still a puppet to your every command [bridge] [female] And honestly, it’s bad for me, this poison I adore Cause even though you’re killing me, I’ll keep coming back for more [buildup] [female] Ooooh Ooooohhhh [chorus] [female] You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made [chorus] [female and male] You twist the knife (YOU TWIST THE KNIFE!!) But I take the fall (I always take the fall) Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all (LOSE IT ALL!!!) You fucked my life (You fucked my liiiiife) You took my pride (You took my pride) But still I stay (STAAAAAAYYY!!!!) Do you even see the monster you’ve made? The monster you’ve made (You’ve maaaade!!) (You made)

You twist the knife But I take the fall Somehow I’m always the one to lose it all You fucked my life You took my pride But still I stay Do you even see the monster you’ve made? You twist the KNIIIIIIFE But I TAKE THE FALLLL Somehow I’m always the one to lose it allllll You FUCKED my LIIIIIIIFE You took my PRIIIIIDDDE But still I stayyyy… Do you even see the monster you’ve made? THE MONSTER YOU’VE MAAAAADE