Monster (Disney song) facts for kids

"Monster" is a powerful song from the 2018 Broadway musical Frozen. This musical is based on the popular 2013 Disney animated movie of the same name. The song is sung by the character Elsa and appears in the second part of the show. It was written by the talented songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

About the Song "Monster"

"Monster" is a dramatic song that helps us understand Elsa's feelings. It is written in a musical key called D minor. The notes Elsa sings in the song range from A3 to Eb5, showing her wide vocal range. The song also includes a musical hint from an old Latin hymn called "Dies Irae," which often appears in music to suggest seriousness or judgment.

When Was "Monster" Released?

The song "Monster" was released on YouTube Vevo with a music video on the same day the Frozen musical officially opened on Broadway. This special performance was filmed at Gotham Hall in New York City. "Monster" was the first of four new songs from the musical to be released weekly on the Disney on Broadway channel. The other songs released were "What Do You Know About Love?" (a duet for Anna and Kristoff), "Dangerous to Dream" (another solo for Elsa), and "True Love" (a solo for Anna).

What Happens in "Monster"?

In "Monster," Elsa sings a solo where she questions herself. She wonders if her magical ice powers make her a bad person. She also thinks about whether the world would be better off without her. Earlier in the story, Elsa tried to escape her problems by running away and building a huge ice palace. But when her powers accidentally cause a never-ending winter, she feels even more worried.

This song happens right after Elsa has used her powers to push Anna and Kristoff out of her ice palace. At the same time, Hans and his soldiers from Arendelle arrive to capture her. As Elsa sings, she thinks about all the trouble she has caused. She feels buried under her own doubts, fears, and uncertainty about herself and her powers.