Les monstres Lyrics (English Translation) – OrelSan

Les monstres (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This verse is about the different negative voices in OrelSan’s head that make life feel heavy. One voice is always criticizing, making him doubt everything he enjoys until he feels numb. Another pushes him to chase constant excitement, never letting him feel calm or satisfied. There’s also a voice stuck in the past, always saying things were better before, making him feel hopeless about the future. Some voices make him feel guilty for everything or pressure him to become someone he isn’t, just to meet expectations. All these inner pressures create a constant struggle, like he’s carrying invisible weight. Each “monster” represents a fear, a judgment, or a societal pressure that tries to control him. Together, they make him feel trapped inside his own mind, unsure of who he really is, and constantly fighting to keep his own identity while being pulled in so many directions.

[Pre-Chorus]
He feels like he’s always running from these inner fears and struggles. Nighttime makes him especially anxious because it brings these worries closer. He senses there’s a reason behind this fear, but he’s too scared to confront it or face the truth about himself.

[Chorus]
The chorus shows that these shadows and voices have been with him since childhood. They follow him everywhere and never really go away, making him feel like he’s always on the move. Even as he grows older, he can’t escape them, and life often feels like a constant chase to stay ahead of his own fears.

[Verse 2]
This verse introduces more specific “monsters” that affect his thoughts and emotions. One makes him distrust people, isolating him and suffocating him with paranoia. Another constantly changes, trying to get inside his mind and make him forget about love or happiness. There’s a voice that compares him to others, pushing him to succeed but then tearing him down when he reaches the top. The worst is a version of himself that wants to replace him, representing self-doubt and the fear of losing his identity. All these figures make him feel like he can never relax, constantly alert, and forced to defend himself mentally. It’s a mix of external pressures and internal fears blending together, showing how complicated and exhausting his inner world feels.

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s still running from these inner struggles, and night makes him panic even more. He senses there’s a reason behind this fear but avoids looking too closely because the truth is too intimidating.

[Chorus]
The shadows and voices continue to follow him everywhere, just like in his childhood. They never leave, making him feel constantly chased and on edge. No matter where he goes, he can’t fully escape the fear and pressure these “monsters” bring into his life.

[Outro]
In the outro, he finds hope and relief through love. Being with someone who supports and protects him makes him feel safe and less afraid of the future. For the first time, he can stop running and feel calm, knowing that he doesn’t have to face everything alone. Love gives him strength and a sense of stability amid all the chaos in his mind.