Monster (feat. Alok)

A7S's song 'Monster (feat. Alok)' delves into the complex relationship between an individual and their inner demons. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with a 'monster' that resides within their mind. This monster symbolizes the darker, more impulsive aspects of their personality, which they have come to accept and even befriend. The repeated lines 'I'm best friends with the beast I got inside of me' suggest a level of acceptance and coexistence with these inner struggles, rather than outright rejection or denial.

The chorus, with its insistent repetition of 'In my head, in my mind, there's a monster, running wild,' emphasizes the uncontrollable nature of these inner urges. The monster's plea to 'Let me drive for a minute' and the subsequent encouragement to 'Go hard, go fast, push the limit' reflect a desire to give in to these impulses, to let the darker side take control, even if just for a moment. This can be seen as a metaphor for the temptation to indulge in risky or self-destructive behaviors as a form of escape or release.

The verses 'Down down down, I need it, I got addicted to the way that I'm feeling' further explore the theme of addiction to these intense emotions and the freedom they seem to offer. The repetition of 'I'm going down down down, I need it, in me, so I'm free' suggests a paradoxical sense of liberation found in surrendering to these inner demons. This duality of feeling both trapped and freed by one's darker impulses is a central theme of the song, highlighting the complex and often contradictory nature of human emotions and desires.