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Monsters - In the Dark, Pt. III

by Michael Day

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‘Monsters – In the Dark Part 3’ is the brightest and most upbeat track of the In the Dark Single release by Michael Day. It can be viewed as a light at the end of a tunnel. A joyous reconciliation or a warm hug from a friend you’ve previously hurt. ‘Part 3’ is about finding joy in the reuniting of friends, people and the ones we’ve wronged. It suggests seeking selfish gain will see us hurt the people around us but holds onto the hope of restoration when we do hurt the people we love.
‘Part 3’ is heavily driven by the acoustic guitar, with a pumping bass guitar and a relentless snare presently in the background. The vocals have been modelled to mirror a Josh Pyke tune, keeping the vocals the focal point of the piece. Vocal harmonies are also present, especially towards the climax of the piece, supporting the continued call of the chorus ‘Monsters that I made’.
Each Pre-Chorus has an echo of the instrumental from the previous piece, giving a space to consider the relationship between apology and reconciliation. While no solution is expressed, admission of wrong is a definite call of ‘Monsters – In the Dark Part 3’.

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Verse 1
I’m in the dark. And in the dark, I see the candle, burn the brightest.
Gives more than the slightest hope.
Gives the highest hope, for highest hopes, that there’s something more, not like I’ve seen before.
But still I have wronged.

CHORUS
With these monsters that I made. When considering my own gain. I was trapped in that cave, but hope I sustain.
Cause this old stones been rolled away.

Verse 2
Took all you had in selfishness, left responsibility on your doorstep.
But my heart still feels alone.
So I crawled back home, expecting pain and scorn, met with embrace and warm, undeserved love.
Thought I dug myself too deep.

CHOURS


Bridge
O ooo ooo, I’m guilty of my verdict now, hear my accusation read aloud.
But no no no, it’s finished are the words I hear, the accuser’s words restrained, I’m free to walk away, justice has been paid.

CHORUS x2

credits

released September 17, 2021
Songwriter: Michael Day
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Michael Day
Backing Vocals: Grace Loughton
Electric Guitar and Banjo: Ben Humphreys
Bass and BVs: Rhyan Lyndon-James
Drums and percussion: Dave Rajendram

Recording and Mix engineer: Andy Lawson at Debaser Studio
Mastering: King Willy Sounds
Artwork: Anabel Cressie

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Michael Day is a Hills born singer-songwriter, whose folk guitar playing, and rhythmical lyrics, along with his soulful and haunting vocals combine to create musical reflections on our society and ideologies.

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