Monster

The Automatic

About Monster

"Monster" is the third UK single by Cardiff-based Welsh band The Automatic, taken from their debut album Not Accepted Anywhere. The track was released on 5 June 2006 in the UK and subsequently reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart. It was released in the United States under the alias of The Automatic Automatic on 14 May 2007. It is The Automatic's highest charting single to date in the United Kingdom.


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Brain fried tonight through misuse 
Through misuse, through misuse 
You can't avoid static abuse 
Abuse, abuse 

Without these pills you're let loose 
You're let loose, you're let loose 
Take off, get out, no excuse 
No excuse, no excuse 

What's that coming over the hill 
Is it a monster? Is it a monster? 
What's that coming over the hill 
Is it a monster? Is it a monster? 
What's that coming over the hill 
Is it a monster? Is it a monster? 
What's that coming over the hill? 

Confused, mind bruised, it seeps out 
It seeps out, it seeps out 
Face down, home town looks so grey 
Looks so grey, looks so grey 

Convexed you bend, twist and shout 
Twist and shout, twist and shout 
Stand up brush off get moving 
Get moving, get moving 

What's that coming over the hill 
Is it a monster? Is it a monster? 
(x4) 

Face down, home town, face down, home town 
Face down, home town, it looks so grey 
(x4) 

What's that coming over the hill 
Is it a monster? Is it a monster? 
(x4)

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The Automatic

The Automatic (also known as The Automatic Automatic in the U.S.), are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesisers, James Frost on guitar, synthesisers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesiser – since 2007. Mullen joined after the departure of Alex Pennie who provided synthesiser, percussion and vocals. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER PENNIE, IWAN GRIFFITHS, JAMES FROST, ROBIN HARRY HAWKINS

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Monster" is a song by Welsh rock band The Automatic off their debut album, "Not Accepted Anywhere."
Peak Position
The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Popularity
"Monster" is arguably The Automatic's most recognized song, mainly due to its catchy chorus and memorable lyrics.
Release Date
The song was officially released on 5th June 2006 and still enjoys a decent amount of airplay.
Critics' Review
"Monster" received positive reviews from music critics, often praised for its catchy and fun lyrics.
Nostalgia
The song is often associated with mid-2000s nostalgia due to its release period and popularity during those years.
Different Versions
There are several versions of the song, with the US version sounding noticeably different from the UK version.
Use in Popular Culture
"Monster" was used prominently in advertising and in various movies and TV shows, including films like "My Bloody Valentine" and popular series like "Doctor Who."
Chart Success
The song spent a total of 33 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, indicating its extended popularity.
Song Inspiration
The band members wrote the song inspired by the experiences of meeting strange characters in their hometown, which led to the creation of "Monster."
Band Impact
"Monster" played a major role in The Automatic's success, greatly contributing to their second album's anticipation. The band has often referred to it as a double-edged sword due to it outshining their other works.
Music Video
The music video of the song features the band members playing in an old, daub-and-wattle cottage. The video was shot in super 16 film and not digitally, giving it a unique, raw look.
Best New Track
"Monster" was credited as the "Best New Track" in its release week by NME, an esteemed British music journalism website.

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