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.
Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the voice inside my head," exploring the story of a hero falsely accused and destroyed by society. 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
Longtime fans recognized the use of the same courtroom set from the 2011 "The Drug In Me Is You" video. It combines noticeable rapping in the first two
Radke utilizes a broad range, shifting between polished clean vocals (reaching near-falsetto) and refined screaming.
The lyrics delve into Radke's personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and the pressure of being someone the public "loves to hate". The song includes a metalcore breakdown that pays
The track is noted for its genre-blending approach, a staple of the band’s modern sound: