Pastor Brad - The Monster Lyrics
Lyrics
Every day this nasty beast he keeps coming back looking beastly. He's a monster.
I need your help, some power from up above.
I need your grace. I need your love to beat the monster.
(The flesh monster's prowling around.
He wants to tear you up and steal your crown.)
He keeps comin', comin' back.
The only way to win's to go on the attack against the monster.
The flesh monster is comin' after you.
But you can defeat him, make him lose.
(Listen closely to the still small voice)
He'll always help you make the only choice.
With the Lord on your side, you'll never lose.
Instrumental solo & ending
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80s Christian Rock / Metal Music – The Monster (Original Extended AUDIO) – Pastor Brad
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 6, 2005, as part of the album *The King Has Come*, Pastor Brad’s song “The Monster” delivers a direct and powerful message that resonates deeply with the everyday spiritual battle faced by believers. This is not a piece concerned with intricate melodies or complex harmonies, but rather a frank, relatable anthem designed to fortify the spirit against an insidious foe. From the outset, the song confronts a stark reality: the persistent presence of a "nasty beast" that "keeps coming back looking beastly," identified explicitly as "the flesh monster." This vivid imagery immediately calls to mind the constant internal struggle that followers of Christ experience, a battle well-documented in Scripture. Paul articulates this inner conflict in Romans 7, lamenting, "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." The song echoes this universal experience, acknowledging the relentless nature of temptation and the inherited fallen nature that often seeks to pull us away from our divine calling.
The core of the song's plea is an earnest cry for divine intervention. When the lyrics declare, "I need your help, some power from up above. I need your grace. I need your love to beat the monster," it encapsulates the Christian understanding that victory over sin is not achieved through human willpower alone. This is a profound recognition of dependence on God's supernatural aid, echoing the promise found in Acts 1:8, where Jesus tells His disciples they "will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." The appeal for grace and love further underscores this truth; grace, being God’s unmerited favor and empowerment, is the very foundation of our ability to overcome, as Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that salvation itself is by grace through faith. It is God’s unwavering love, as expressed in Romans 5:8, that provides the ultimate motivation and strength for us to contend with the inner "monster."
Pastor Brad’s song then shifts from acknowledging the struggle to declaring a path to victory, describing how "the flesh monster's prowling around" aiming to "tear you up and steal your crown." This evocative language mirrors the biblical warning in 1 Peter 5:8, "Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." While the song names the "flesh monster," the tactics described are characteristic of spiritual warfare. The "crown" symbolizes the spiritual rewards and inheritance promised to the faithful, such as the "crown of righteousness" (2 Timothy 4:8) or the "crown of life" (James 1:12), which are secured through perseverance. The instruction to "go on the attack" against this persistent adversary aligns perfectly with the call to put on the "full armor of God" described in Ephesians 6:10-18, not to passively endure but to actively resist and contend for our faith.
Crucially, the song provides a clear pathway to triumph, advising us to "listen closely to the still small voice," assuring us that "He'll always help you make the only choice." This reference immediately brings to mind 1 Kings 19:12, where God speaks to Elijah not in the wind or earthquake, but in a gentle whisper, often understood as the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It’s a powerful reminder that in the midst of turmoil, God provides clear direction and wisdom to navigate temptations. The unwavering declaration, "With the Lord on your side, you'll never lose," serves as a soaring affirmation of faith. It’s a direct echo of Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This isn't a simplistic denial of hardship, but a firm declaration of the ultimate, assured victory that comes from aligning one's life with the unfailing power and presence of God. "The Monster" by Pastor Brad is therefore not just a song; it's a spiritual battle cry, an honest confession of human weakness met with an inspiring testament to divine strength, guiding believers to find their true might in reliance on God.