Nigerian singer and songwriter Llona has started a brand new chapter in his music career. He just released a very deep Afro-fusion song titled “Monster or Not.”
This amazing new track is the very first song on his second studio album, called On The Road. It gives fans a great taste of what to expect from the rest of the project.
Officially released on August 7, 2026, “Monster or Not” sets a very emotional mood for the whole 12-track album. The song talks about finding who you really are, dealing with self-doubt, and facing the struggles that come with wanting to succeed.
Through very touching lyrics and a powerful voice, Llona sings about the heavy pressures of life. He also asks deep questions about his own character and his true purpose in this world.
The beat of the song has a very calm and peaceful sound. It perfectly mixes soft melodies with smooth Afro-fusion drum patterns.
Related: Life After ‘Homeless’: How Llona Chased His Dreams and Found Himself ‘On The Road’
Instead of using loud and fast beats, the producers kept it simple and relaxed. This slow rhythm allows you to feel the true emotion in the song. It draws all your attention to Llona’s honest story and his beautiful vocal performance.
As the opening track for the On The Road album, this song builds a very strong foundation for the project. It shows how much Llona has grown as an artist and how well he connects with his listeners. If you love emotional African music with deep meaning, you should definitely add this track to your playlist today.
The Meaning Behind Llona’s “Monster or Not” Lyrics
Llona’s song “Monster or Not” is a very deep and honest track. In these lyrics, he talks about his struggles with his identity, the harsh reality of his environment, and the pain of trying to survive.
Let us break down the exact meaning of the lyrics in very simple terms.
Trying to Be Good but Feeling Bad
Honestly I’m running undercover / Honest being but sometimes I’m a monster
At the start of the song, Llona sings about hiding his true feelings. He wants to be a good and honest person, but sometimes the pressures of life make him act badly—like a “monster.”
How can I be a man if I no suffer?
He believes that going through pain and hardship is just a normal part of growing up and becoming a strong man. He also knows that he is not alone, as many young men go through this same exact struggle.
Broken Trust and Disappointment
Promise me and promise plenty others / Unconsciously I’m doubting every format
Llona talks about people making fake promises to him and to other people. Because of these lies, he finds it very hard to trust anyone or anything anymore.
Gave you all I had but it’s not enough
Even when he gives all his love and energy to the people he cares about, they still act like it is not enough. This makes him feel empty and used.
The Harsh Environment
You see the type of city that we come from / You see the type of evil that we run from
A very important part of the song is when he talks about the place he comes from. He explains that his environment is full of evil and danger.
Turn me to a killer now it’s gunshot / And you ask me where I got the gun from
His environment is so tough that it can force an innocent person to do bad things just to survive. The sad part is that society will quickly judge him for his bad actions without asking what pushed him to that breaking point in the first place.
Identity Crisis (The Chorus)
I don’t know if I’m a monster / I don’t know if I lived this life before
In the chorus, Llona is deeply confused about his true nature. He does not know if he is a good person or a bad person.
Treated me like I’m a monster / Maybe ’cause you’ve seen it in my eyes before
People already treat him like a dangerous person. He thinks this happens because people can see the pain, anger, and street survival hidden in his eyes.
Survival and Staying Strong
I for don die if I was a weakling / I know he is watching all above me from his six feet
In the second verse, Llona admits that if he was a weak person, the struggles of life would have killed him a long time ago. He mentions someone watching over him from the grave (“six feet”), which means he lost someone very close to him.
Gotta take these pain before the winning / You cannot be the victim
He accepts that he must face extreme pain before he can finally win in life. He gives a strong warning to his listeners to wake up, be smart, and never allow themselves to be victims of a cruel world.
In short, the lyrics of “Monster or Not” show a young man fighting strong inner battles. He is trying to figure out if his tough environment has turned him into an evil person, or if he is simply a strong survivor doing his best to stay alive.
Monster or Not Lyrics by Llona
Honestly I’m running undercover
Honest being but sometimes I’m a monster
How can I be a man if I no suffer?
Thousand niggas doing what I did before
Promise me and promise plenty others
Unconsciously I’m doubting every format
Conscious being but sometimes I’m a monster
Gave you all I had but it’s not enough
You see the type of city that we come from
You see the type of evil that we run from
Turn me to a killer now it’s gunshot
And you ask me where I got the gun from
I don’t know if I’m a monster (I don’t know)
I don’t know if I lived this life before (I don’t know)
Treated me like I’m a monster (treated)
Maybe ’cause you’ve seen it in my eyes before
I don’t know if I’m a monster
I don’t know if I lived this life before
Treated me like I’m a monster
Maybe ’cause you’ve seen it in my eyes before
Omo plenty secret
Tryna roll a two six
Cannot be boxed up nobody to free me
I for don die if I was a weakling
I know he is watching all above me from his six feet
Gotta take these pain before the winning
Are you dumb are you silly?
You will fall for the rhythm
You will fall, fall
You gotta wake up when you dreaming
You cannot be the victim
So you thought it was easy?
So you thought it was easy?
You see the type of city that we come from
You see the type of evil that we run from
Turn me to a killer now it’s gun shots
And you ask me where I got the gun from
I don’t know if I’m a monster (I don’t know)
I don’t know if I lived this life before (ohh)
Treated me like I’m a monster
Maybe ’cause you’ve seen it in my eyes before
I don’t know if I’m a monster (I don’t know)
I don’t know if I lived this life before (oh I don’t know)
Treated me like I’m a monster
Maybe ’cause you’ve seen it in my eyes before
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