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"Monster" is a song performed by Caissie Levy in the Broadway adaptation of Frozen. The song takes place during Hans's attack on Elsa's ice palace. In during which, Elsa questions her morality and struggles on the course of action she should take to save her people and kingdom from the eternal winter.

It was first released, publicly, as an exclusive to The New York Times" website on February 22, 2018, to commemorate the show's preview performances.[1]

It is "pre-prised" earlier in the show by the song, "Hidden Folk".

Lyrics[]

Elsa:
It's finally come
Come to knock down the door
I can't hide this time
Like I hid before

The storm is awake
The danger is real
My time's running out
Don't feel, don't feel

"Fear will be your enemy
And death it's consequence"
That's what they once said to me
And it's starting to make sense

All this pain, all this fear
Began because of me,
Is the thing they see
The thing I have to be?

A monster, are they right?
Has the dark in me finally come to light?
Am I a monster, full of rage?
Nowhere to go, but on a rampage?
Or am I just a monster, in a cage?

Ensemble:
End this winter
Bring back summer
Keep your guard up

Hans:
No harm comes to her!

Ensemble:
End this winter
Bring back summer
Keep your guard up!

Elsa:
What do I do?
No time for crying now
I started a storm
Gotta stop it somehow

Do I keep running?
How far do I have to go?
And would that take the storm away
Or only make it grow?

I'm making my world colder
How long can it survive?
Is everyone in danger
As long as I'm alive?

Was I a monster from the start?
How did I end up with this frozen heart?
Bringing destruction to the stage
Caught in a war that I never meant to wage
Do I kill the monster?

Father, you know what's best for me
If I die, will they be free?
Mother, what if after I'm gone
The cold gets colder, and the storm rages on?

No, I have to stay alive
To fix what I've done
Save the world from myself
And bring back the sun

Elsa: (Ensemble:)
If I'm a monster, then it's true
(End this winter, bring back summer)
There's only one thing that's left for me to do
(Keep your guard up)
But before I fade to white
(End this winter, bring back summer)
I'll do all that I can to make things right
(Keep your guard up...)
Elsa:
I cannot be a monster
I will not be a monster
Not tonight!

Ensemble:
Monster!

Elsa:
What have I done?
What you’re not supposed to do
Couldn’t help myself
What is wrong with you?

The look on her face
So much shock and betrayal
You try to be good
But you fail, you fail

"Fear will be your enemy
And death it's consequence"
That's what they once said to me
And it's starting to make sense

All this pain, all this fear
Began because of me,
Is the thing they see
The thing I have to be?

A monster, are they right?
Has the dark in me finally come to light?
Am I a monster, full of rage?
Nowhere to go, but on a rampage?
Or am I just a monster, in a cage?

Ensemble:
End this winter
Bring back summer
Keep your guard up

Hans:
No harm comes to her!

Ensemble:
End this winter
Bring back summer
Keep your guard up!

Elsa:
What do I do?
No time for crying now
I started a storm
Gotta stop it somehow

Do I keep running?
How far do I have to go?
And would that take the storm away
Or only make it grow?

I'm making my world colder
How long can it survive?
Is everyone in danger
As long as I'm alive?

Was I a monster from the start?
How did I end up with this frozen heart?
Bringing destruction to the stage
Caught in a war that I never meant to wage
Do I kill the monster?

Father, you know what's best for me
If I die, will they be free?
Mother, what if after I'm gone
The cold gets colder, and the storm rages on?

No, I have to stay alive
To fix what I've done
Save the world from myself
And bring back the sun

Elsa: (Ensemble:)
If I'm a monster, then it's true
(End this winter, bring back summer)
There's only one thing that's left for me to do
(Keep your guard up)
But before I fade to white
(End this winter, bring back summer)
I'll do all that I can to make things right
(Keep your guard up...)
Elsa:
I cannot be a monster
I will not be a monster
Not tonight!

Ensemble:
Monster!

References[]

v - e - d
Frozen Logo
Media
Films: Frozen (video/soundtrack) • Frozen II (video/soundtrack) • Frozen IIIFrozen IV

Shorts: Frozen FeverOlaf's Frozen Adventure (soundtrack) • Arendelle Castle Yule LogMyth: A Frozen Tale (soundtrack) • Once Upon a Snowman
Shows: At Home With OlafOlaf Presents
Video games: Frozen: Double TroubleFrozen: Olaf's QuestFrozen Free FallDisney Infinity/2.0 Edition/3.0 EditionDisney Enchanted TalesDisney Emoji BlitzKingdom Hearts IIIFrozen AdventuresDisney Heroes: Battle ModeDisney POP TOWNDisney Dreamlight ValleyDisney Speedstorm
Books: The Art of Frozen/IIA Sister More Like MePhantoms of ArendelleA Frozen HeartAnna and Elsa's Secret PlaytimeAcross the SeaFrozen Spring FeverComic BooksAnna & Elsa: Sisterhood is the Strongest Magic:Disney Princess Beginnings

Disney Parks
World of Frozen (Hong Kong, Paris) • Fantasy SpringsAnna and Elsa's Frozen FantasyCastle of Magical DreamsEnchanted Storybook CastleDisney Animation BuildingFrozen Ever AfterIt's a Small WorldPLAY!Storybook Land Canal BoatsWandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs

Entertainment: Believe! Sea of DreamsDisney Dreams: An Enchanted ClassicFantasmic!Follow Your DreamsFor the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along CelebrationFrozen: Live at the HyperionGolden Fairytale FanfareMickey's Magical Music WorldMickey's Royal Friendship FaireMickey and the MagicianMickey and the Wondrous BookPlayhouse in the WoodsRoyal Theatre
Restaurants: Bayside WharfForest FareOaken’s OK FoodsRoyal Banquet of ArendelleThe Golden Crocus
Shops: Anna & Elsa's BoutiqueNorthern DelightsTick Tock Toys & CollectiblesTraveling Traders
Parades: Disney Magic on ParadeDisney Stars on ParadeFestival of Fantasy ParadeFrozen Royal Welcome ParadeMagic HappensMickey's Storybook ExpressPaint the Night ParadeTokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights
Fireworks: Celebrate the MagicDisney Dreams!Disney EnchantmentDisneyland ForeverFrozen ForeverHappily Ever AfterHarmoniousIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationIgnite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and LightMickey's Mix MagicMomentousOnce Upon a TimeWonderful World of AnimationWorld of Color: Celebrate!Wondrous Journeys
Summer: Frozen Summer Fun!
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy ParadeA Frozen Holiday WishDisney Christmas StoriesDisney Dreams! of ChristmasDisney Winter Magic CavalcadeMinnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks"Frozen" Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyWorld of Color: Winter DreamsFrozen Holiday Surprise

Characters
Frozen: AnnaElsaKristoffHansOlafSvenThe Duke of WeseltonGrand PabbieMarshmallowKing AgnarrQueen IdunaErik and FrancisTrollsBuldaOakenSitronWolvesKaiCastle GuardsHans' Brothers

Frozen Fever: Snowgies
Frozen II: Lieutenant MattiasNorthuldraYelanaHoneymarenRyderThe NokkBruniGaleEarth GiantsKing RuneardSpirits of the Enchanted Forest

Locations
ArendelleElsa's Ice PalaceThe Southern IslesWeseltonArendelle CastleValley of the Living RockArendelle ChapelWandering Oaken's Trading Post and SaunaThe North MountainThe Enchanted ForestAhtohallan
Songs
Frozen: VuelieFrozen HeartDo You Want to Build a Snowman?For the First Time in ForeverLove is an Open DoorLet It GoReindeer(s) Are Better Than PeopleIn SummerFixer Upper

Frozen Fever: Making Today a Perfect Day
Olaf's Frozen Adventure: Ring in the SeasonThe Ballad of FlemmingradThat Time of YearWhen We're Together
Frozen II: All Is FoundSome Things Never ChangeInto the UnknownWhen I Am OlderLost in the WoodsShow YourselfThe Next Right Thing
Musical: Let the Sun Shine OnA Little Bit of YouHidden FolkHans of the Southern IslesQueen AnointedDangerous to DreamWhat Do You Know About Love?HyggeI Can't Lose YouKristoff LullabyMonsterTrue LoveColder by the Minute
At Home with Olaf: I Am With You
Deleted: Love Can't Be DeniedWe Know BetterSpring PageantMore Than Just the SpareYou're YouLife's Too ShortReindeer(s) RemixWhen Everything Falls ApartResolutionHomeI Seek the TruthUnmeltable MeGet This RightSee the Sky

Objects
Kristoff's SledRoyal ShipElsa's TiaraYule BellIduna's ScarfRuneard's Dam
See also
MusicalThe Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated ClassicFrozen: The Official MagazineDisney On IceAs Told by EmojiFrozen: Northern LightsInto the Unknown: Making Frozen IIThe Making of Frozen: A Return to Arendelle
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