Monsters

[dreamstree41]

This is a thread about the penultimate song from the upcoming record Walk Around The Moon.

Monsters (partial): https://twitter.com/Ronwhileyoucan/s...877842945?s=20

[missing verse(s)]

I won’t let you down
Won’t you lean on me
While I’m around

No rope to hang the damned
No rum to save the drunk man
Just the monsters in your head
Nothing in the closet
Nothing underneath the bed
Just the monsters in your head

Killers’ eyes and
Painted faces
The devil wants your soul
But Jesus saves
Angry [??]
The devil wants your soul
But Jesus saves

Chutes and ladders
Pick up sticks
Counting cars
Counting bricks
Driving past an old five and dime
Can’t get nothing with a whole nickel [??]

I won’t let you down

Nothing in the closet
Nothing underneath the bed
Just the monsters in your head
No rope to hang the damned
No rum to save the drunk man
Just the monsters in your head

I won’t let you go
I won’t let you go

[Route_2]

https://i.giphy.com/media/9V5mpK0ZVwlpozoXc8/giphy.webp

[paulg83]

Wasn't what I was expecting, in a good way.

[DMBCardinal]

I kind of hear the bridge from Up and Away during the “Jesus saves” part.

I like what I hear.

[dreamstree41]

More complete lyrics posted in the New Album thread :

Originally Posted by paulg83

here's a stab at Monsters lyrics (warning: i think i'm bad at this and am mishearing some bits lol)

?? toy soldiers lined up one, two, three
little kid (never think i did??) just the same paper queen
'cause love won't let me go
no army's gonna save my soul
you know, love won't let me go

nothin in the closet, nothin underneath the bed
just the monsters in your head

i hear strange voices with every step i take
you can't cross the ocean if you don't get past the break
and even if fear won't push you down
won't you lean on me while i'm around

no rope to hang the damned, no line to (reach?) the drowning man
just the monsters in your head
nothin in the closet, nothin underneath the bed
just the monsters in your head

killer's eyes and painted faces
the devil wants your soul but jesus saves
angry ??, ?? maze?
the devil wants your soul but jesus saves

chutes and ladders, pick up sticks
counting cards, counting bricks
drivin past an old five and dime
can't get nothin for a nickel since a long long time
i won't let you down

nothin in the closet, nothin underneath the bed
just the monsters in your head
no rope to hang the damned, no line to save the drowning man
just the monsters in your head

love won't let you go
love won't let you go

[ramiro24]

Listening to this one. You know…its growing on me. I wasnt feeling it at first, but it has something about it thats sticking and it works and i think i like it.

[DMBFan4Life5]

First few listens, it's solid. Really like the lyrics. Dave seems to enjoy it. Let's see whatelse he busts out in Mexico.

[ForkInFork]

I really like this one, especially the vocal delivery. Can't wait to hear the studio version.

EDIT: Decent sounding full recording from the show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbAcZCWdMM

[kmb40oz]

I'm getting a mix of Virginia In The Rain and Do You Remember

[rmp207]

I like it plus Dave isn’t doing the singing whisper thing which is a big plus.

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by rmp207

I like it plus Dave isn’t doing the singing whisper thing which is a big plus.

[Steveo style]

This is a great song

[Joedw8]

Originally Posted by Steveo style

This is a great song

My thoughts exactly. Really excited about the studio version of this one!

[ericvol]

Y’all are making not listening hard. But happy to see good vibes.

[Muirk]

YES!!!!! This song is great. I am SO excited to see what it sounds like with the band, because holy moly does it sound good with Dave and Tim. This is exactly what I was hoping for and love how this album is shaping up. We’re in for a treat!

[artiej1120]

Ohhhhhh this is gooooood

[twostep665]

I can see this song getting an extended jam at the end

[kmb40oz]

Getting a Brandi Carlile vibe after listening a few times

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by kmb40oz

Getting a Brandi Carlile vibe after listening a few times

Funny I've thought the same thing

[anthonysoscia]

The little bridge section is very similar to the same section of Up and Away. Both the chord progression and melody

[DMBCardinal]

Originally Posted by anthonysoscia

The little bridge section is very similar to the same section of Up and Away. Both the chord progression and melody

Check my previous post in this thread. Glad someone else heard it too.

[anthonysoscia]

Originally Posted by DMBCardinal

Check my previous post in this thread. Glad someone else heard it too.

Oh nice

[madhatter]

Originally Posted by DMBCardinal

I kind of hear the bridge from Up and Away during the “Jesus saves” part.

I like what I hear.

Originally Posted by anthonysoscia

The little bridge section is very similar to the same section of Up and Away. Both the chord progression and melody

Over in the album thread, someone said they were reminded of Too High, and I mentioned that the song would probably fit well on the Some Devil album...so I guess there's a bit of a consensus around where this song resides within the DM catalog.

[DMBCardinal]

Originally Posted by madhatter

Over in the album thread, someone said they were reminded of Too High, and I mentioned that the song would probably fit well on the Some Devil album...so I guess there's a bit of a consensus around where this song resides within the DM catalog.

And that is a good thing in my opinion! I'm interested to see what the rest of the band brings to the song.

[madhatter]

Originally Posted by DMBCardinal

And that is a good thing in my opinion! I'm interested to see what the rest of the band brings to the song.

And in my opinion as well! Definitely looking forward to May when we can hear all of this. Just about three months away now!

[seanbrutus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbAcZCWdMM

Full song if it hasn't been posted yet.

EDIT: I see a post up above so disregard unless this is easier to find.

I like the song. Excited to hear what the band does.

[seanbrutus]

Honestly I'm starting to think I may like this album more. I like the idea of smaller songs full band, with the band just leaning into the shorter lengths. I think it could make the album interesting in a different way.

[bigeyedpigs]

I like it, it sounds some devilish

[bibby1044]

Love the Jesus saves part. Wish he sang it more haha cause it’s good.

[TheQuietStorm86]

Reworked Toy Soliders confirmed?