“Alligator” by Of Monsters and Men
“Alligator” is a track in which the singer, Of Monsters and Men’s lead vocalist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, claims to be “fever dreaming”. And likewise the lyrics appear to be very intense and abstract. Seemingly the title of the song is based on certain lines such as the artist having a “feral feeling” and ‘laying in a stream’.
You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Of Monsters and Men's Alligator at Lyrics.org.
What the song is apparently based on is the aforementioned dreams disturbing the singer and causing her to “lose control”. But she has determined to “shake it out” and in the process “take control” of her mind state.
Facts about “Alligator”
- “Alligator”, which came out on May 3rd, 2019, is the first track Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) released since 2015.
- Nanna Hilmarsdóttir solely handled the writing of this song.
- As for the song’s production, it was done by OMAM alongside renowned producer Rich Costey.
- OMAM expressed excitement over the release of this song and anticipate it being the foreshadowing of great music to come.
- This track was released by Republic Records.
