Lyrics: Brian Nian Wang
Music: Brian Nian Wang
[Chorus]
I see a monster in the wall
He's in the air, he's in the halls
When I turn my back he creeps inside my veins
No one listens when I say
That he haunts me every day
Oh I wish that I could chase him far away
[Verse 1]
I lie awake at night
Pull up the covers tight
I see his shadows dancing 'round
A creeping silhouette
I start to shake and sweat
He's on my ceiling looking down
I beg him please just let me go
Why won't you leave me here alone
From the corners of my room he says
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I'm your fear
I'm your hurt
I'm the rumors that you heard
I'm your doubt
I'm your shame
You'll forever be in pain
So I cry
In my bed
Licking wounds that never mend
Wonder if this nightmare ever ends
[Chorus]
I see a monster in the wall
He's in the air, he's in the halls
When I turn my back he creeps inside my veins
No one listens when I say
That he haunts me every day
Oh I wish that I could chase him far away
[Verse 2]
He's always on my mind
Nowhere to run or hide
Enough to make me scream and shout
I put the records on
Sing all my favourite songs
But I can never drown him out
I bolt the door I lock me in
Somehow he gets under my skin
And like a ghost he whispers in my head
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You're a joke
You're depressed
You're a failure and a mess
You're a fool
You're unloved
You will never be enough
So I hide
In my room
'Cause no one can see my gloom
Wondering what more I have to lose
[Chorus]
I see a monster in the wall
He's in the air, he's in the halls
When I turn my back he creeps inside my veins
No one listens when I say
That he haunts me every day
Oh I wish that I could chase him far away
[Outro]
I see a monster in the wall
He's in the air, he's in the halls
Oh I wish that I could chase him far away