Shinedown // MONSTERS // LYRICs

[@Gracie_May74]

I have a terminal illness. I've come to appreciate this song. The more I listen to it the more it feels so intense with me. Falling apart with organs that are failing. How my once youthful skin looks like an ash. Puking up 4 pints of blood. Endless hospital stays. This song alone has pulled me back time and time again, making me feel im not alone in this. Music is a gift from God. Incredible song!

[@jeskahpaige2678]

😢I’m so sorry to hear this.

[@jerririgo3125]

God bless you my Friend. I'm sorry for your illness. I am praying for you. God is always with us. Love to you. Faith. 🧡🙏

[@cindywinters4687]

I hope and pray you are doing well!

[@EnigmaGirl831]

I'm coming up on my 10 year anniversary of my diagnosis with multiple sclerosis and it's robbed a lot from me. My balance, my ability to talk sometimes, I can't tolerate hot or cold weather, and I can't even enjoy long walks without assistance from a cane or walker. I try to stay positive but a lot of times, it's better said than done. Remember to not give up and fight cuz there is hope.

[@breakingpoint3893]

I'm so sorry❤

[@heatherquinn553]

This song reminds of how my mental health is when I don't take care of myself and how out of control my life is at that point great song thanks

[@melliamccomb9333]

💯

[@JakeTrammell]

I got a schizoaffective diagnosis and I've been dealing with a lot of mental health issues as well. I hope you're doing better these years later ❤️‍🩹

[@robertlamb7513]

Everyone deals with monsters some real some of their own making . Some from drugs some from cancer or other things the thing to remember is God walks with us all and carries us when we need it

[@CliftonBritt]

Perfectly describes the Anxieties of life; PTSD,OCD, ADHD, Depression, Grief,I’m sure I missed a lot .. too many to list.. Tired of people who have no clue saying stupid shit like” Get Over it “ it’s not that way .. Prayers for everyone who has to deal with these monsters . May you all have a Blessed 2022…

[@strawhatboy]

Thank you

[@brakhayhurst9214]

Thank you

[@sschapasc]

To you as well. Thank you.

[@RandomDude022]

I have 4 of thoughs and one of them is *NOT* ocd :) thx you too

[@thomasinaowens4932]

God bless you as well!! we all got this!!🙏

[@frankfalcon8388]

To all of you suffering out there please keep fighting. We are built to endure. You got this! 💪🙏💛

[@AmandaMarie42387]

My monsters are about my old addiction. I’m 10 days clean after 20 something years of using because I started the simple stuff at 12 and never remember being sober.. I’m so glad I get to experience my next 36 years sober!!

[@holliross6061]

God Bless You. Keep trying, get up, get up, get UP!!! ITS OK

[@tabithakurzhal4438]

I am addicted to this song. I listen to it all the time

[@eddie9443]

Me to

[@PAN-AFRICANISM]

Me too. I can say I definitely play this song for more than thousand times yeahhhhhhh ooohhhhhh. Guess what I’m proud of it shine Down all the way babbbbbbbyyyyyyy👍🏿

[@tristanhirschman4412]

Amen, was working on my derby car earlier today and this song came on, it’s now my #1 and I’ve probably played it to much... nah one more time!

[@nickcolavito4665]

So am I....

[@bradleycondrit2619]

It truly is like this song is speaking too my soul not me...

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

4 years clean from heroin and meth/ice. I also suffer from mental illnesses. This song hits my soul

[@Susieq-ij6iz]

❤

[@SoulofAlice]

The lyrics with Shinedown are always what draws me into their music...i listened to years ago when life was more colorful...then kinda got away from alot of bands, and now am always surprised when i see the same guys from then and the different looks...but those lyrics get me and i find its Shinedown time afrer time! This is a consistently great, but evolved band, it's almost like have been living our own lives with us...so impressed after ...alot...of years!!

[@kgthegreatone943]

I feel the same way about them

[@oinchadoomandwolfboy]

They’ve matured and have had a lot more life experience.

[@p8ntballstar1]

I feel that this song talks about hiding your true self from the world and the depression that you get from not being yourself and killing you inside driving you to suicide. While as talking about trying to get help and therapy group telling you to follow God that will forgive you for your wrong doings but when you just want to be accept for who you are. The thought of suicide is always there haunting you is the real monster that kills.

[@christophersymons9812]

This song is about being a violent drunk lol nothing more

[@jennifermills7449]

Omg blue penguins fn yes!!!!!!!! My family just ..buried my Cousin Randy today from this exact situation and I mean 🥺🕊😭🙏😓😔😡🖤🤍🖕😈😢🎃😫💔💙🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@justincollins5790]

I love how everyone has their own interpretation of this song. Everyone has their own monsters, but for me it feels like a song about addiction and the monsters that addicts like myself have to deal with

[@JTG95]

Spot on. It's definitely not about relationships like so many other think.

[@idohagever1]

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[@idohagever1]

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[@cassievalente3255]

Definitely !!

[@Anna-ii3ee]

I think it's about someone who has been hostilely trespassed by wicked persons.

[@desireecurtis6856]

This song is one of the only things getting me thru some heavy shit right now. I realized that I don't know how to do anything but cause choas when faced with loosing someone. My husband is in ICU right now fighting for his life, and my anxiety is thru the effin roof. One of my biggest fears in life is loosing him. All of the sudden our whole world stopped and changed in 30 minutes. Anxiety swept in and swirls around my every minute . And instead of having faith and take it moment by moment, I lash out in fear . I told my son today that this song describes what's going on in me and he gets it . God I love music. It has always had a way to talk when I can't.

[@mishmacD26]

More power to you.

[@Amanda-r5z]

I listen to this song so much because it's so truthful for my life. My monsters truly are real. And neither the cancer or my ex abusers never say die and no how to fight and I face it every day but with God by my side I'm never alone... Keep the Light On💜✝️💯🪽🕊️

[@xxshadowchainxx9246]

Everyone’s talking about depression but…This is one of the best gym songs out there! Helps me get my lifts in!

[@debevoef]

w mans

[@almightylordsatan475]

Lift heavy weight, said voice go away?

[@cassidyhoutz8568]

I have dealt with depression and anxiety. This song has gotten me through so many rough times, and during that time, i took it out on myself( i self harmed). I felt like I was alone, confused, hurting physically and mentally. I pray for anyone who is also going through this. WE ARE STRONG!!!!!

[@14tippy]

these lyrics have to do with the internal struggle of our own subconscious demons

[@bensims1248]

Omg it so clear now lol how did i not know that

[@Sef.0p]

Corny asf

[@azazelblackfire816]

For me, this song represents my guilt for all the fake smiles, exuberant laughter that hides the pain inside, and all the addictions I sustain… all to distract from the fact I can’t feel to the same extent as my peers, and for as long… it’s so hard to feel happy when the world doesn’t want you to be.

[@benjamingarrison1218]

The world and our existence is a repeating cycle of being heated then going into the quench to either be hardened or we crack so m advise to you enjoy the moments when you are happy and through the tough times in your life deal with it push through you will become stronger if you do when you are quenched don’t crack don’t warp harden your self so you are prepared for the next trial

[@jerririgo3125]

Sometimes we need to embrace the difficulties and hard times we face. We gain strength and knowledge of who we really are and how much we can really handle. Often the best lessons in life are learned from the valleys we go through. We learn how to cry and feel things, things we are sometimes told that these show weakness and such. Not true. This is where strength is born, inside of us. Nobody can tell you how to survive. Your instincts will show you. God will show you. One thing we learn there is that we need to share how we survived those valleys so we can help others when they face difficulty. Little pools of knowledge and direction that just might save someone else. I know about hard times, addiction, hatred, feeling lost. None of it's easy. But we have more strength than we think. I lost my son, thought I'd never live through that. I'm still crushed and broken, that will never change , but I've also been able to help other people walking in those valleys. Trust me. Trust God. One day you will see the mountain top and say huh, I made it. I am a survivor. But there will be more valleys. It's life. But strength grows. Thank you Father. That's where strength and knowledge come from. 🧡🙏

[@carolenabobo8903]

Yesterday I broke up with my narcissist boyfriend. I don't know how but I was falling so in love with him, knowing I was the only one vested. He could make me feel so loved & he could make me feel so low. I told him him I just can't do this anymore bcuz I was falling in love with him. He happily said ok. He's been so attentive since 2024 I thought he was actually reciprocating my love but I knew better.

[@Angela-r3x]

I understand in a personal way. My monsters are real as well. It took strength to grieve. It took strength to say “no more”. I didn’t think I had it in me. I still wonder what the purpose of it all was for, but just existing was/is a challenge. It takes a strong person to awaken every day and give the best to what/who I love while knowing when I don’t wanna fight is when it’s time to start fighting. It’s not about one specific addiction. My Mom is addicted to cleaning. I didn’t inherit that. Strength is fighting when the odds are stacked against you. It’s powerful to rise up and take life’s challenges and not give up.

[@holliross6061]

You ARE A WARRIOR. We fight a demon everyday. We aren't weak. We ARE FUCKING WARRIORS. God Bless You!! You are not alone!!!❤

[@nicolebrowne3632]

Saw them in concert Sunday was awesome

[@Gruntmike54]

A soldiers PTSD song if I ever heard one! It says the things we cant!

[@marimarrosales5565]

🖤

[@laurakae1007]

Even a civilian's PTSD song ♡ If you served then I thank you kindly for your service!

[@scottadkins6537]

unironic hooah brother. Much love. Also captures the anger so many feel.

[@JimD410]

​@@scottadkins6537HOOAH! Airborne all the way! OIF04/05 07/08

[@PhillipProfit]

100%...and also Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven

[@truck_dude]

This song reminds me of going to my moms boyfriends house and almost every time we go there, this song comes on my local rock station, such good memories

[@lissa2621]

To me this represents the monsters we all deal with throughout our lives, whatever they may be!!

[@barbroberts1521]

The video is referencing child sexual abuse of children by family. I know I am a survivor. But it fit's so many things. God bless because I know so many who heal with listening.

[@crystalsmith6514]

Exactly how I heard it too God bless you

[@RachelMain-i3n]

I am also a survivor of sexual abuse and long term relationship abuse .2 addict sons. I never did drugs I hate drugs so bad and alcoholics definitely monsters or demons. Praying for everyone 🙏🙏🙏

[@holliross6061]

Amen

[@poesraven1985]

knew of this song. Just finally listened 2 it. man what a Emotional bomb. being a Combat vet. it Really hits home.

[@steventorres6042]

For me this song is about my childhood and what happened to me and that no matter how old I get my monsters will always be there but I can never give up just keep moving forward

[@alicekirk8629]

Me too. And learning to fight being triggered. That is my monster. It fights the triggers.

[@holliross6061]

Im there with you. Were warriors too!!!

[@christinasmith8385]

Right now this is how i feel every thing is upside down for me.

[@johnmorse1262]

Love Your message.......❤

[@opalyandere5737]

This song is literaly me trying to explain my mental health to people who dine belive in depression or ptsd

[@jimandcathywells08]

My monsters are real. Im suffering from severe anger and depression. Its getting worse.

[@80severythingbru23]

I feel like that too with my anger. It sucks

[@Susieq-ij6iz]

Understand that. Last year 4 close family members passed away

[@jaynecatherinebennett5280]

Don't let them win ❤

[@jaynecatherinebennett5280]

​@@Susieq-ij6izsame here, my parent's, my twin brother and daughter 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jaynecatherinebennett5280]

​@@Susieq-ij6izSo very sorry 😢

[@davidmartin7561]

I'm 46 years old and I've learned a couple of things about monsters. Everyone's going to have one in their life the most importantly from time to time that monster in your life is going to be you. We can be our own worst enemies look up for that in yourself because it'll hold you back and I hope this helped someone and if it doesn't well it didn't hurt nobody either did it have a great day

[@ellenhickman4235]

This song will bring me back to my early recovery. The power addiction takes from you is real. I NEVER want to be in that place ever again. My Sons saved me more than they will ever know. 7 years clean. It's beautiful and something I never thought I could achieve....

[@memphiscoe9410]

While MONSTERS is not the first Shinedown song I've heard (Second Chance is), it's what got me into Shinedown more and now I'm a huge fan. I'm a fan from Leave a Whisper all the way to Planet Zero and it took all of ATTENTION ATTENTION for me to realize that this is a damn good band

[@jimheyroth5182]

Beauty of lyrics...means what you identify with at your time in life.

[@tb2449]

To me this song is about a man who kept the monsters of war from Vietnam. Who could only say I love you with his fists. Who volunteered to go so his brother who was drafted would not die. My father.

[@holliross6061]

What YOU SAID, you got it 100%

[@holliross6061]

Except for the molestation, the little girl? My life that video

[@ricks7093]

Its the words and the video that make it all real for me!

[@austinbarker7552]

Perfectly describes my schizophrenia and my ptsd from my monsters every day is a wad for me and idk if I can fight much longer

[@aprildean2824]

I love Shinedown and I like all there songs alot

[@holliross6061]

My father was a 2x Vietnam vet. Sober? A Warrior. On drugs? My monster.

[@holliross6061]

I am that little girl.

[@stevenhart7236]

The MONSTERS are inside all of us.....we either have the strength to hold them back or unleash them on humanity

[@thegameroflegends2093]

Must say this song has helped with today. Been a year now since I lost my stepfather but he died on this day and now my father has started to get really sick. This song has really helped and I've only discovered it today and I've listened to nothing but this

[@TotallyCisCatGirl]

For me this song's about my family. My dad is a veteran and ex convict and has made me fear for my life multiple times and is literally trained how to kill. My grandma is a narcissistic witch who everyone loves until they know her. My sister has bullied me since i was a kid and still does. The worst part is it's hard to distance myself from them since they're family and I'm a high school freshman. I stopped having suicidal thoughts a few months ago and my dad has loosened up a little.

[@wheezyfrog820]

caaden i feel where you are coming from i have lived with all of those kind of monsters all my life i'm now 61 and yes i still listen to this it helps me i realize that they are your family but sometimes you just have to walk away or at least distance your self. my sisters have been gaslighting me for years and my mother was the narcisist i had many step fathers and my little sisters father was a monster for real all my life i've gone through many different parts of this song you will get through sometimes you have to walk awaay to help yourself but there aree people out there who can help just give them a call when these feelings are overwhelming you. they are hot lines they really are there to help you not to take sides and listen to the other people just hang in there ok

[@jacquelinegrace3]

Cayden I hope you are doing well❤ …better!! 🙏 I agree with wheezy frog- sometimes you have to walk alone. (But I believe we are never really alone- I believe the Savior, our older brother, is watching over each of us, somehow. 🕊💜) i didn’t figure out my pain & my family’s part in it until 54! 🙈 my Mom is low key narc, older sister selfish bossy, younger sister toxic selfish judgmental; gives me silent treatment and shuts me out of family gatherings at her house. It still hurts but less and less as I find people who are good and kind to me; all the time! Not just when it suits them. You will find your peace if you listen and take action on the still small voice inside your ♥️ That’s Spirit talking to you 😉✨💕 May the Lord protect and defend you!🙏🛡

[@xillos768]

For me, this song was 2015 me. I was in a dark place at the time after my parents divorced and we had to move again. I recovered when I got to my new house, met my new dad who loves and supports me, and made some new friends at a new school. Loved the concert in Louisville btw. Got front row

[@kaceybetley2471]

I love this song. So many of my friends beat addiction.. this is their song to those drugs. I'm so proud of them! To me . This song is for my ex fiance. I did everything for. But when pushed.. my monsters ARE real! I did push back! Every one has a breaking point. Happy single now. 2 years and going strong!

[@draidenwolf]

This song talks about how my depression gets worse and worse than before but all I can do is move forward

[@JohnMoody-c7n]

That's right forward never backwards or even

[@rcrc9135]

Addiction is a Monster of a different kind

[@praxus0793]

For me this song is about my narcissist ex, my monster. He's gone from my life but he was will always be with me. He taken up residence in my head and the mental abuse will never really be over. They know how to wound so that it never heals.

[@knfkhan]

Same

[@d.c.6872]

Let yourself mend.

[@Rule-be6lw]

Don’t worry most narcissist can’t feel anything so no matter what he has he will go to his grave empty.

[@scarlettmcivor1003]

Sitting at the airport...Exiting the narcissist. My heart is bleeding. My eyes are leaking. Those monsters wound, scars run deep. God Bless the next, there is always another victim right away. Excellent lyrics.

[@crystalgarner2935]

I feel ya. Something u never forget.

[@leeannenfield9797]

For me this song represents my cancer and nothing more cause it is exactly how I felt

[@egarnica9759]

We all have our mental pain. God bless.

[@crazywolf.971]

I like reading the comments on how people interpret this song into different meanings in their life

[@chinabrown88]

Lyric genius

[@tracyrogers1136]

For me this songs choirs is about being personally able to recognize my own monsters , taking responsibility for my own actions , not blaming others. The lyrics are about someone else( in my case my boyfriend) who blames others for everything wrong in his life, cause to him obviously nothing is his fault, he's the good guy, he hides behind drugs and alcohol.. refuses to face reality.

[@lindakrier4069]

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ RUN

[@AdamL9603]

These GOD damn lyrics shake my SOUL!!!!!!! SALUTE!!!!!!!!!

[@michealshumway1455]

Great song to bring back reality and use it to remind you of taken action to build a better you . Hoorah

[@SubaruWRX2017]

I’m so addicted to this song I love this song so much I listen to this song a lot

[@robertnash7079]

This song is definitely about everyone we all have monsters done worse than others . Some of mine i can keep under control then there are others that seem to emerge at the wrong time and turn my life to shit like right now. And I'm battling these monsters everyday to gain control of my life again before they push. My one and only love so far away she's unreachable. I'm barely hanging on now they are 1 step from winning

[@MattKendall-j3s]

This song could mean alot of different things for everyone anything from drug addiction to mental health issues. Just depends on the person. But it is a great song.

[@lisapeddicord8973]

I couldn't agree more. Very easy song to be interpreted into any type of issue people deal with.

[@10Darkflower]

If it wasn't for my Uber driver I would have never found this song and I love it

[@williamskinner]

I must dream of this song and it's lyrics while I sleep because when I awake I'm thinking of THIS song!

[@dennisjaros3345]

I believe this song is about people mental health..Because we all have Demons to deal with in ourselves some deal with it better than others .....my opinion it's a great song

[@kwiett]

For me, this song symbolises the daily grapple I face with the monster(s) in my head.

[@Raepok251]

I wish it was just me. I'm so sorry for all of us.

[@Ironpickle88Gaming]

This song reminds me of my rough childhood. My abusive father and my absent mother. I had fool myself I was not my fault.

[@bksageser3048]

I relate to this song so much, because my step mother was an abusive person. Mentally, physically and sexually. She is the poster child for a MONSTER

[@Jennifer.garrett711]

This song is amazing 💙

[@jackgrant6543]

This song has me hooked shinedown fan forever

[@gagebowman1532]

This song is what I see when my eyes close for the night and the things that haunt my sleep

[@80severythingbru23]

For me this song is about my thoughts. My mind is not at peace with myself a lot and I really hate that

[@michelegilmore3062]

This song really hits home as I have mental health issues….and that’s exactly what is going on inside my head!!!!! 😢😢😢

[@heatherrhodes5103]

This song reminds me of my major depressive disorder. I have always been in denial and pretend that I am okay when I am not. I am sick.

[@aliciablanda2835]

There is no shame in getting help. While there is no magic pill you don’t have to live with the pain and anxiety. Getting diagnosed at 26 was a huge relief and one of the best days of my life.

[@patittalee9906]

That's so true.

[@gurdyguardian2352]

It's hard to kill your monster when they can kill you back

[@bellatravis9437]

Yea

[@nickmayweather7814]

I was in a relationship for 8 months 11/2020-7/2021 and then she kept making my life a living hell. Constantly controlling every aspect in life from friends. Exorcise your demons before they take over. 🤘🏽 from the 816

[@JB-pp1kt]

I’m from the 814

[@karsenkeeble390]

Holy shit those lyrics are crazy

[@tncqofficial]

my dad loves this song. "whiskers monsters are real" good ol 2017

[@haydenbrooks6473]

i listen to this song everyday knowing what it means- this song is one of my favorites

[@speedstylez1243]

My Monster is my Mother. I removed her from my life 6 years ago due to her toxic and abusive behavior. The memories will always be real, but at least they can’t hurt me anymore.

[@ladyindica]

Are you one of my sisters? 💕

[@candaces3246]

Living this song

[@joaquinrussell2943]

This is fire 🔥

[@willywonka3328]

Masterpiece

[@Wildlifedigest]

Nice Job! Thank you!

[@Amanda-r5z]

No matter what keep the light on💙🩵🕊️ I know its hard, i struggle with it but for some reason no matter what i battle no matter how dark it is something inside me, God won't let me let me turn it off.... Just keep the light on!🩵💙🩵🕊️

[@Amanda-r5z]

To the disease of cancer... Hi back to hell where you came from please and thank you!!!!

[@michellereed8830]

This is my ringtone.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Sucha good band

[@ryanclark6887]

I'm pretty convinced it's impossible for these guys to make a bad song.

[@FromDust2007]

Right!?!!!???!!

[@kenbaker4534]

I agree !!

[@christinasmith8385]

You're right!

[@seantylerproductions9208]

I think this was Brents biggest banger since sound of madness

[@elise5396]

I love this song

[@jamierhymes3558]

This is me... ty for this song... just ty

[@lbandprincess]

I officially have the name/lyrics to this song on my forearm with the heart with an upside down treble clef for suicide awareness. I support n go to every concert I can, my monster is stage 3kidney failure due to circumstances beyond my control, it's not due to alcohol but genetics.. My Monster's Are Real!

[@hbjrtv457]

Touché

[@joem1102]

Took me 25 years to admit I had PTSD...this is my fight song

[@Divineentity6612]

Nice song.

[@BraxDaKidGaming]

My monsters are OCD, anxiety disorder, and depression. They are real and they are very true trained to kill. They’ve took a lot to soon. If you’re reading this, you’re not alone. We will be okay. Just wait till tomorrow, you’ll see ❤

[@peachesncream1223]

honestly i feel you bc my parents got divorced like 3 weeks ago and just yesterday i got dignosed with ADHD,anxitydepression and OCD and im only in middle shcool so this was HARD for me.

[@megaandrew2005]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gerardwayseyelash]

Same with my anxiety

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I always thought it was"Choose a god you think is there"

[@BAFVintage]

it is, they got it wrong in this video lol

[@Thatonedude_126]

I thought it was "to the god you think is there"

[@zoe_dawg]

Now I can't decide if I like monsters by shinedown or monster by skillet better

[@MMMAA27]

Shinedown

[@tricksternimesh4559]

Shinedown

[@rndthelesser1723]

Shinedown

[@anotherhuman459]

Shinedown

[@sidneysimons6475]

Skillet's Monster is good, but Shinedown's has deeper depth in its lyrics.

[@raymerritt9131]

Shinedown- Monsters Lyrics, is well written indeed, I enjoy it, except for the scratching, or scraping noises in the background, which sound like monster like machines, still it was well done.

[@1969kilroy]

great job

[@angelalawshe2304]

Been there to babe. I'm done. And I'm way stronger now. Prayers love.

[@Amanda-r5z]

💯

[@bobback999]

It could pertain to anyone. Different struggles...

[@BrokeSolid]

My father, my husband, toxic people you have had to deal with!

[@lostone8461]

I fight every day with the monsters inside me. Some days are better than others. Some are easier. Some days I have to do everything in my power to keep from them taking over.

[@kwiett]

You know it

[@Wraith1111]

This deserves more likes fuck the atf!

[@skeptic58]

Question for commenters: What is your interpretation of the lyric line-- "Leave your weapon on the table, wrapped in burlap, barely able.." ?

[@knfkhan]

maybe the physical weapon won't work because his monsters aren't physical beings .. barely able to fight them maybe? what do you think?

[@knfkhan]

since i found out what i found out on xmas eve i have a different pov now .. the monsters are fucking sadistic mindfuckers, and they get off on your reactions and groveling / emotional suffering and you won't even realize you're a victim until irrepairable damage is done imo .. they get off on power and control and they present themselves as charming, caring, polite humans - but they're not humans, they have no soul - they're psychopaths - that feeling in your chest you get with most any emotion - they don't have that .. physical weapons? you feel like you don't need them - seven years of mindfucking had debilitating effects on my mental health almost to the point of a psychological vegetable .. just my 2 cents lol or 2 bucks=P

[@animeyhem9780]

Only by opening up, and leaving yourself vulnerable, can you finally face the inner demons. It's about stripping away the facade to reveal the truth beneath.

[@shericollins43]

Wrapped in burlap is to conceal a gun. Barely able to put it down and not kill your self. I think the first verse is the depression talking. The second is your higher consciousness talking and the 3rd is the lower consciousness describing the depression. That’s my take on it anyways...

[@rebeccasmuk9099]

Wrapping a weapon is something a sniper does to hide it.