Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk-rock
Song Meaning of “Montauk Monster” by Laura Stevenson
‘Montauk Monster’ by Laura Stevenson tells the story of a mysterious creature that lives in the depths of Montauk waters. The narrator has heard whispers of the creature and is seduced by the mystery and intrigue surrounding it. She expresses her longing to meet the Montauk Monster, and to be tantalized by its otherworldly powers. The song captures the fear and excitement of encountering something unknown, of letting go of all control and being taken away by the beauty and strangeness of the unknown.
The Montauk Monster is a poetic symbol of giving into the uncontrollable things in life – surrendering to the force of curiosity and letting it take you on an unforgettable journey. The narrator wants to surrender to the fear and danger of going towards the unknown, but also to its transformative power. So she reaches for the unknown, opening herself up the to possibility to know the unknown, and letting go of the past and whatever it means to her.
This song is a stirring reminder to take risks in life, to embrace the unknown, and to be bold in the face of a mysterious force. In the end, you never know where it might take you.