Monster
50 Cent, Michael Jackson
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You can look at them climbing up the walls You can look at them climbing out the bushes You can find them when their letters 'bout to fall He'll be waiting with his camera on focus Everywhere you seem to turn there's a monster When you look up in the air, there's a monster Paparazzi got you scared like a monster, monster, monster Too bad, Hollywood (Has got you jumping like you should) Too bad (Has got you bouncing off the wall, Got you drunk enough to fall) Too bad Hollywood Just look in the mirror, And tell me you like Don't you, don't you like it? Monster He's a monster He's an animal Monster (yeah) He's a monster He's an animal He's coming at ya, coming at ya rather too fast On the ceiling momma got you in a zigzag And you're running, and you're running just to escape it But they're coming for the money so they take it Everywhere you seem to turn there's a monster When you look up in the air, there's a monster Oh, when you see them in the street there's a monster, monster, monster Too bad, Hollywood (Has got you jumping like you should) (Has got you bouncing off the wall) (Got you drunk enough to fall) Too bad Hollywood Just look in the mirror, And tell me you like what you see Monster (He's like an animal) He's a monster (Just like an animal) He's an animal (And he's moving in the air) Monster He's a monster He's an animal (Everybody wanna be a star) Why are they, never satisfied With in all you give You give them your all They're watching you fall And they eat yourself Yeah, yeah, yeah Catch me in a bad mood, flippin' You'll take a whippin' Animal, hannibal, cannibal addition Tears appear, yeah, blurring your vision Fear in the air, screaming, your blood drippin' Shiver a second, Now, now, now, now what is it Funeral's, cemeteries, don't worry it's time to visit Broke bones, tombstones, how do you think I'm kidding Its home, sweet home, the land of the forbidden All hell, run tell, the King has risen Two thousand and ten Thriller, there's nothing iller, it's killer There vision, the missin' the pack, this is that, This the bomb, ring the alarm MJ number 1, it's goes on and on Its goes on and on We get to crippin', its running in the early morn' Keep on dreaming there's nowhere to run You can drive but you done I can feel it in the air, here the monster come. Too bad, Hollywood (Has got you jumping like you should) (Got you bouncing off the wall, (Got you drunk enough to fall) Too bad Hollywood Just making it clearer, and tell me Don't you, don't you like it? Monster (Say you wanna be a star) He's a monster (Say you wanna go far) He's an animal (Why do you be stalking me) Monster (What did you do to me) He's a monster (Why did you take it why did you fake it) He's an animal (Why'd you go and be) Monster (Why you stalking me) He's a monster (Why you haunting me) He's an animal (Why'd you do it) (Why'd you) (Why you stalking me) Monster (Why you haunting me) He's a monster (Why you haunting me) He's an animal (Why'd you) (Why'd you, oh) He's dragging you down like a monster He's keeping you down like a monster He's dragging you down like a monster He's keeping you down like a monster
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Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, MICHAEL JOE JACKSON, EDWARD CASCIO, JAMES VICTOR PORTE
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Monster" is a song by the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. It was released on December 10, 2010, included on his posthumous album, "Michael."
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Song ThemeThe theme of "Monster" is a criticism of the way media and industry bigwigs exploit celebrities.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Eddie Cascio and James Porte, who are known for their longtime collaboration with Michael Jackson.
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Sampling"Monster" features a rap performance from 50 Cent. Initially, however, the song wasn't supposed to include any guest appearances.
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ControversyThere was a controversy surrounding the authenticity of the vocals on the song, with some fans and collaborators, including Jackson's brother Randy, questioning if it was actually Michael singing.
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Under-performingDespite being part of an album released by a high profile artist like Michael Jackson, 'Monster' did not feature in many music charts worldwide.
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Video ReleaseThere is no official music video for "Monster"; however, fans have created many unofficial versions which can be found on platforms like YouTube.
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Fan EngagementDespite controversies, the song received largely positive reviews from fans who appreciated Jackson's criticisms of the media and industry.
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Critic ReceptionCritics, however, had mixed opinions. Some praised the lyrical content and production, while others thought it didn't match up to Jackson's previous work.
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LegacyWhile "Monster" may not be one of Michael Jackson's most known songs, it remains a part of his posthumous legacy, offering a glimpse into the challenges and criticisms he faced in his life.
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