Monster was released by American duo Meg and Dia in 2006, but its second life came online in the early to mid 2010s. The chorus became a staple sound for animatics, fan animations and green screen edits between about 2013 and 2018, especially in fandom art where characters were drawn acting out the lyric. Low quality rips circulated widely, so the muffled sound itself became part of the nostalgia. It remains in use for ironic and sincere edits that need a recognisable dramatic cue from that era of internet animation.
About this sound
Bad quality clip of the 'Monster, how should I feel?' chorus from Meg & Dia, popular in 2010s animatics and edgy memes for dramatic character edits.
This is a lo-fi, slightly distorted excerpt of the chorus from Monster by Meg and Dia, built around the line 'Monster, how should I feel?' The female vocal is soft but tense, sung over a dark pop backing that makes the moment feel conflicted rather than loud. The poor recording quality adds a raw, nostalgic edge familiar from old animatics. It lands as an instant emotional cue, suggesting a character hiding guilt, fear or a secret, and viewers who grew up with 2010s animation memes recognise the mood immediately.