[Intro]
Monster (monster, monster)
Monster (monster, monster)
[Verse 1: Annika Wells]
So close to home now
I see the end
It's been a long road here, but I'm not broken yet
I've felt the ugly
And I've tasted hope
I've got a few steps left, but still so far to go
[Pre-Chorus: Annika Wells]
I've always thought the only thing between me and the world I've wanted
Is you and all the demons that I've always tried to push away
And bad as I just wanna cut the corner, I know I'd regret it
You're the ending
I gotta face
[Chorus: Annika Wells]
You were the reason
I can't sleep at night
You took my shadow
And swallowed the light
You were the monster
Pulling me deep
But now we're down here eye to eye, I can finally see
The monster is me
[Drop: Annika Wells]
The monster is me
[Verse 2: James Quick]
Trust me, I've been waiting
Waiting in the dark
Waiting for the parts when you would come down here and see what we've become
You say that I'm a nightmare
The ghost that's always right there
Of course I'm always right there
Because you can't get far if it's you you're running from
[Pre-Chorus: James Quick]
You always thought the only thing between you and the world you wanted
Is me and all the problems that you've always tried to push away
I know you don't believe me but it's honestly so nice to meet you
I'm the real you
You've gotta face
[Chorus: Annika Wells & James Quick & James Quick]
I was the reason
You can't sleep at night
I took your shadow
And swallowed the light
I was the monster
Pulling you deep
But now we're down here eye to eye, I can finally see
The monster is me
[Drop: Annika Wells & James Quick, Annika Wells & James Quick]
The monster is me (me)
The monster is me
The monster is me
The monster is me
Monster was written by William Black & baby blue (duo).
Monster was produced by Travis Duval & William Black.
William Black released Monster on Fri Aug 15 2025.
William Black:
“Monster” is about the darkness we all carry inside. That voice in your head that can feel like your worst enemy. It’s a song about facing it, understanding it, and not letting it win.
baby blue (duo):
For us, “Monster” is an exploration of what it’s like to face your own demons. A...