Aesthetic Perfection - Party Monster (feat. Jinxx & Elliott Berlin) (Official Audio)

“Don’t feel alive when I’m sober, so I’ll drink myself to death.”
I am elated to announce “Party Monster”, the second installment of Aesthetic Perfection’s 12 singles in 12 months project. My most ambitious effort to date, “Party Monster” is an industrial rock anthem that honestly and earnestly details my struggles with drugs and alcohol. Mechanized drums set against swirling, tortured vocals explode into a bombastic chorus, driven by guitars provided by none other than Jinxx of Black Veil Brides and crescendos with a blistering solo from former live member Elliott Berlin.
The party starts on February 5th.
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Lyrics:
I’ve found a way,
To feel immortal,
To feel alive,
I’ve found a way,
To kill the boredom,
Until the apathy subsides,
We all wonder where the cancer’s growing,
So close to hell you see the embers glowing,
I’ve found a way,
To be myself,
To free myself,
Oh don’t say…
Don’t say the party is over,
Don’t say that this is the end,
Don’t feel alive when I’m sober,
So I’ll drink myself to death!
Don’t fool yourself,
You sleep with serpents,
Although they bite,
Don’t fool yourself,
You drink the poison,
You know your enemy won’t die,
Have we doomed ourselves to live as servants?
One thousand cigarettes your lungs are burnin’,
Don’t fool yourself,
You wound yourself,
With your last breath,
Oh you’ll beg..
Nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide,
I’m on my own,
Nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide,
It’s all I know.

[@bluegemini1976]

There was no turning back after this song

[@sarahnystrom25]

Heavy addiction vibes, I've listened to this since you released it, I was a Patreon sub. Amazing shit, thanks Daniel.

[@MrHoneuma]

Got some heavy The Birthday Massacre vibes during the chorus. I like it.

[@nintendodude5]

I was thinking the exact same thing, especially with the guitar and synth

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

I do love me some Birthday Massacre!

[@robhenderson7070]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic OMG, Collaborate!

[@catarinareis708]

@@robhenderson7070 uhhhh would like that indeed!!!

[@trishagraceking1941]

I came here to say this 😆 ... love TBM ... Loving this song 🖤

[@PainBehavior]

FUCK YES LOVE IT!

[@EvIl-e3d]

❤❤❤❤

[@RichardWheelerGLOWALC]

😍😍😍

[@captainsawbones]

this sounds like something a dusk court fae would sing in a final defiant anthem as the world burns down around them

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Thanks? I think...

[@captainsawbones]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic Totally meant that as a compliment, been listening to this song at least once a day since i heard it!

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

@@captainsawbones I was just being cheeky... 🙃

[@msorensen4426]

I hope this song will end up with a video, i literally see pics in my head when reading the lyrics ! when that is said the song in itself is really epic and powerful!

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Unfortunately, these days it's pointless to shoot a music video for a song that's already been released. People just won't watch it. Plus, with the current situation it's really difficult to get together to make a music video. I'm afraid I won't be shooting anything until next year and not for any of the 2021 singles. 😔

[@msorensen4426]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic thats a bummer but yeah its unfortunately the way it is - F**K corona hard in a painful place....

[@TheAjn0007]

didn't expect to get called out at 10am on a Friday, but here I am, loving it

[@popperkidpaps656]

I get chills when he SCREAMS so I'll drink myself to death Fire

[@alexwilson4542]

After a a few days of listening, I feel confident saying that I genuinely believe you've outdone yourself here Graves. Incredible song, so many shades of awesome at once, truly innovative, I love it. Really hope I get to see this live one day.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully we'll return to the stage next year!

[@H4MLET_]

The raw emotion in this song really hits.

[@Mauve222M]

Relatable...my twenties were rough

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

"Don't feel alive when I'm sober"💔🍾🌬

[@kylekjolsrud4746]

Everytime I think Daniel has peaked as an artist, he drops something like this... And proves me wrong.

[@H00KN3RD79]

This is seriously an amazing song.

[@bluegemini1976]

It really is

[@rudyravenous4456]

This is horrifically beautiful Daniel*~☆ ☆~*Tears in eyes as this touched down in the path of home*~☆ Your music saves lives☆☆☆~-~*° 💜👽💜

[@penelopeglen]

Mr Graves....this song is everything

[@fedorpolitsinsky5147]

It's perfect 💘 Thank you for this experience!

[@Deathmetal247]

Man... Never been disappointed by an AE song yet. Damn this awesome.

[@umbrasteelraven1310]

Just wow....

[@fifi_man]

That's fucking awesome!

[@maxk2653]

@IAMDANIELGRAVES Thank you so much for this song. I used to struggle with horrible, embarrassing binge drinking that landed me in the hospital. Trauma can make a person do truly strange things, like seeking comfort/numbing by chugging poison. I went stone sober for four years to teach myself control and I'm better now, but this hits home. 💜💜

[@RobTheSquire]

It's good to hear that someone noticed that they were going down a horrible path and made the effort to sort themselves out...Keep it up Max K

[@micahhurst8986]

How are you doing Max? Hope all is going well for you?

[@maxk2653]

@@micahhurst8986 thank you for asking! I'm doing very well! I broke the binge drinking habit and I can enjoy a reasonable amount of alcohol safely these days. I was in a bad place emotionally and mentally when I binged and I've improved my circumstances now.

[@micahhurst8986]

Happy to know you are doing better.

[@thecrazyratlady1]

The song is fantastic! I love your vocals! They get better and better every time I hear a new song.

[@karlspielt]

I was hooked before the first chorus! Love it! ❤️ With this song I can now get the afternoon in the home office done much quicker. 😊

[@catarinareis708]

This song is giving me all the good chills and also it's like a punch inside!

[@renepinkava4922]

Yes ❤️

[@The_Jacen]

To me, this completes the tryptic started with The New Black then continued to LAX and are landed here. What an amazing Opera. I look forward to the next evolution.

[@melodyblackhall6702]

I really love the new stuff. I really like how beautiful the instrumental is and the lyrics seem to be very cathartic and so painfully RELATABLE! Keep doing u AP🖤🖤🖤

[@nephilimgrrl]

Damn. Adore this. I've forwarded this a dozen times since I lucked into it an hour ago.

[@cevansinz]

Such a good sound; such a good voice.

[@depress5186]

Each new song amazes me more and more, your vocal range and capability is amazing and realy lifts the music to a new level. The mixture of vulnerability and emotions is just insane and ultimatley what makes this so relatable.

[@MsMindself666]

Absolutely love this song! ❤

[@AliAsh96]

It is beyond me why anyone would thumbs down this song. This song is unbelievably speechless!

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

It's impossible to please everyone... there's no sense in trying. 😊

[@AliAsh96]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic I know, I know. That's true. Still amazing to me though and others 😁

[@jantirdil9885]

Why are you doing this to me, Daniel... I can't stop listening to this gorgeous song... I am on more than one hour loop now... great work

[@Tukker1970]

Great new song Daniel.

[@bavarianalex]

I am so in love with your Art

[@davidjacobi6497]

Reminds me so much of the Dark Tower in Hannover in 2018! Great Song!

[@frostedmelon4992]

Well damn. You always hit where it hurts. I think the apathy line really got to me. As someone on so much medication for pain and anxiety etc. I feel this way all the time. I was addicted to morphine due to a doctor happily throwing it my way for a long time. I am too afraid to live without my medication but know it messes up my head too. Makes me feel like a numb walking zombie, emotionally stunted and uncaring about anything. So yeah this speaks to me in a different way from recreational drugs. Doctors are always too keen to hand out the pills without looking deeper. What I would give to be sober... or free of all my meds. I feel like I'm being poisoned and live as a slave to doctors prescribing my addictive pain and mood meds. All to make me "normal" in the head. Makes me sometimes miss the morphine. With that I believed I felt happier. Alive. Its a beautiful piece of music and you a amazing person.

[@spinglasshydra]

Dear Frosted Melon, I was in an accident, about, eleven years ago - or - so. I have three "crushed" vertebra and I can, certainly empathize with, what, you're going through. I wear, what's called a, "military corset" to keep myself from irritating the spinal nerves. Yeah, I've been there too. I was prescribed morphine to control the pain; but, I had the self-discipline to stop - cold turkey. Sure, I went through massive withdrawals, however, I understand not everyone can do this: The experience, was, Hell on Earth. I don't know the particulars of you case, but, I can assure you this is not the end. There will be a day, which, you will acclimate to the prescriptions, or, you could end the medications eventually. Hang in there ... ! You, must, be your own advocate, especially, when doctor's think they are god's. I hope writing this message will help you.

[@frostedmelon4992]

@@spinglasshydra Dear Hydra, thank you for your kind, supporting words. I often don't like talking about my pain in case people think I am looking for sympathy. I'm honestly not. My "lovely" father taught me "sympathy is in the dictionary; between shit and syphilis." Yeah, super supportive role model... (not). I also don't like talking about my issues because I always think other people have it worse. But my mum says "your own version of hell is incomparable to everyone else's". Its true. We can't share pain to make others understand it, just listen to people's stories. And your story is very poignant. It brings me hope that one day I can be completely medicine free. Like you, I have spinal problems which causes migraines every day. Even though I got off morphine, I am on other addictive medicines which... I can't help but wonder if they do anything, since I still suffer everyday. But, I will take your advice and look to the future. I'm too young to be living an apathetic life (as in apathetic to my own self), I want to do so much still. If Daniel can conquer his demons, though different to mine, I can conquer my own. Though sometimes I miss how the morphine made me feel at first, like I was alive rather than just surviving. Sadly that feeling doesn't last long and its not worth it. I changed a lot. Though sometimes I forget to live life now, I'm glad I got over it. Thank you again for your story. I admire you and find you amazing!

[@mollykatebee]

Your voice and passion keeps me coming back! You’re a gem, Daniel. Don’t forget it!

[@yulkart76]

One of the most relatable in terms of lyrics AP's song for me

[@83nav]

Hey Daniel, höre den Song gerade erst das erste Mal - Gänsehaut und ich vermisse das Feiern mit einer Freundin, die ich schon lange nicht mehr gesehen habe extremst.

[@South.Parker]

This music is amazing, I love it 🖤

[@DipStarTheBrightest]

Wow! This is my new fucking favorite! Way to go DG!!!

[@Weltenkinder]

Nice one ! Your Vocal Performance stands out; much Respect !

[@shawnvague7253]

This sounds like the Birthday Massacre, but its still good, you two should do a collab, I feel Chibi's voice would complement your vocals wonderfully.

[@jeremyfrost2636]

Seconding this, an Aesthetic Perfection/Birthday Massacre collaboration would be epic.

[@deadmetal8692]

Good stuff my man.

[@cjgonzilla7676]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!

[@nothingnewaboutme4519]

Such a good song ❤️

[@shaxxalicious350]

I'm loving the early 2,000's vibe I got from this song!

[@JorgeTapiadelCampo]

SUPER... J'ADORE... UN VRAI "MUSIC BIYOU"...

[@thehyena9009]

Probably your best song. Which is amazing cuz like 90% of your songs are all fuckin amazing.

[@spinglasshydra]

Yet again Daniel your versatility, it seems, there are no self-limitations. Probably, one of the most difficult things, anybody can do, is, to expose themselves through their "Art". It's astonishing the depth, the vulnerability, and the self-actualization within this particular song and has allowed me to rediscover those old emotions. 'Party Monster' is so powerful, meaningful, and purposeful: I'm just, not, able to find the correct words. I became a Psychiatrist, so, I could understand myself and help other's. A vast majority of my patients are "self-destructive" youth; searching, themselves for healthy outlets, in order to "deescalate" their rage and self-hatred. I can foresee this song will become a powerful "tool" in that aim. It's Simply Impressive -- Daniel.

[@rudyravenous4456]

Beautifully worded and i wholeheartedly agree with said points!

[@spinglasshydra]

@@rudyravenous4456 Thank you for the compliment; but, this song, touches a particularly sensitive nerve. I can hear Daniel's emotive expression, which, drives his message intro-speculatively on a personal level -- pure genius.

[@rudyravenous4456]

@@spinglasshydra Same*~☆

[@michaelmacleod6517]

Loved every second of it. Lyrics hit me hard. Great job Daniel! Thank you for all you do.

[@kristykandiko9401]

Wow, can I relate to this song. Thankfully I'm 7 years sober, because I was definitely close to death. Great song ✌

[@rinkerdsnellie5466]

Damn, this song turned out even better than i thought! I can't wait for the other songs aswell!

[@Pr0cessGaming]

You are always able to bring things to a new level thank you for your Art in this time.

[@stalludio]

Great Song... Thumbs up

[@gemwest]

It has a very familiar tone to it, musically. It would be right at home on 'Til Death, in fact.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

The song was actually written around that time. At least the major elements of it!

[@tomknox7425]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic that high pitched synth in the chorus sounds so 'til death-ish and the bridge is like the new black

[@antonellorossi312]

thanks for this music, from italy

[@marydeathbundy5688]

id'e say the party is not over!!!

[@bpovolo]

This is great! One of the top 5 songs of AP in my opinion. I have it on repeat!

[@conejitoburrito6526]

This is so good! Thank you for giving me another AP song to play a million times over.

[@razrhiannaspiers8506]

One of your finest songs ever Daniel! ❤️👍 Thank you for this masterpiece!!

[@NoGameNoParty]

Top !!! 🥳👍👍👍🎶🎶

[@katygo2352]

Always a pleasure. Great song.

[@TangoEchoSierraSierra]

Beautiful piece ✨

[@RogueGeekAgent]

This is such a good song. 👏 Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[@Twi]

Ich kann überglücklich verkünden, dass ich am 22.07. diesen Song nach all der Zeit zum ersten Mal wieder in einer richtigen Disco in Oberhausen geniesen durfte!

[@jacquelinevandensen8267]

The lyrics are amazing as always, another fantastic song!

[@jessmcintosh1478]

I'm obsessed with this song!

[@petelevithan9367]

Well done. Your visual style & expression go together like PB&J . Thank you for your work & see you post-pandemic :P

[@Glumkatmusic]

Amazing song! It sounds a little like the track for the voice acting bit which makes me very happy I was hoping for that to be a full length project :)

[@killertekkkno666]

Thx 4 the deadbeat rmx of this amazing song mr. Perfection. It's 4 people like me who love the dark, noizy and industrialy side of aesthetic. ♡__♤

[@stargazer5780]

I'm blasting this on Spotify

[@PeterKnagge]

So I'll admit I'm lost on the newer stuff. Share some love for all those up high in the back row?

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

lol what? I have no idea what that means.

[@PeterKnagge]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic Exactly... Maybe it's just me, but all this social distancing is sending me nuts. I understand everyone is on their own musical journey. Right now I'm more into Coldwave and Darkwave.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

@@PeterKnagge Enjoy what you want man. I'm just out here doing my best. You if you don't dig it, all good. Peaches and cream.

[@PeterKnagge]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic Thanks so much.

[@sashaj200]

Ah! It's amazing! Good job. ❤️

[@rachaelemma3192]

Can't wait to hear this live!

[@kingcornelius865]

So Damn GREAT ! ! !

[@hikasnape]

This is sooo good, I love it! 🔥🙌🙌

[@0911Devil]

Perfect!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@TheCrusaderBin]

Amazing song. A pity it fits a bit too much to myself. Sadly I can't drink myself to death, heh. It just restarts the day.

[@Ximeoc_13]

In fking love

[@cherylroberts5100]

Love it 🤘💜💜💜💜

[@ankekeller2327]

I Love this Song☺

[@ИванГригорьев-ж2я]

It's so beutiful!

[@and6151]

Your songs become better and better 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alessandroamancio5849]

Bealtiful

[@mindmutebutton]

I'm here for Elliott, no other reason.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Smart. Elliott's a talented dude!

[@ClintCarneyCreates]

I love it! Great job man!

[@vodevil_2003]

It is PERFECT!

[@legalizehomicide7262]

Love it

[@NeroZ1024]

Wow

[@jesseabbs6774]

Great song keep it going

[@Mohktor]

Great composition and track, though not among my favourite choices from your awesome discography. I'll be sure to follow your 2021 project with great interest and curiosity, and listen in on every track. Thanks for the track and the inspirational music that you do :D

[@toddgoogle4387]

Best song you have done in years

[@drrrtymnd8792]

Sick song 🤘 🤘

[@gilbert_photo_]

amazing as always mr. graves!

[@raygunromance772]

Love it!

[@kin242]

This has to be the best thing you have ever done.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

That's very kind of you, thanks!

[@LexPi]

I love the fact that there is more and more guitar into your music. I must admit that I miss the RZK tone, it was so powerfull. But Jinxx, made an awesome work as well.