It combines noticeable rapping in the first two verses with a heavy metal pre-chorus and chorus, leaning into rap metal or nu-metal.
Radke drew direct inspiration from the 2019 film Joker , particularly the concept of a person being pushed too far until they become the "monster" society expects them to be.
Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video visually represents Radke's internal demons: Falling In Reverse Populer Monster
The song includes a metalcore breakdown that pays homage to the band's original roots while featuring sharp chord progressions and a polished, modern production style. The Music Video
The track is noted for its genre-blending approach, a staple of the band’s modern sound: It combines noticeable rapping in the first two
Longtime fans recognized the use of the same courtroom set from the 2011 "The Drug In Me Is You" video.
The lyrics delve into Radke's personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and the pressure of being someone the public "loves to hate". The Music Video The track is noted for
Radke has noted that the song reflects the "war with ourselves" many people face, highlighting how internal brokenness can ironically drive external success—making one a "popular" monster. Musical Composition