Ruti's "Monster" is one of the most gut-wrenching tracks on their second EP, "Maybe I Got It Wrong," a necessary collection that showcases Ruti in all her angsty glory. Ruti turns openness into art with the intricate production of alt-pop and intimate lyrics that explore identity, belonging, and the understated power that comes with self-realization.
The soft synthesiser texture and the light rhythm create a delicate canvas for Ruti's warm, emotional delivery. It is a courageous portrayal of inner conflict, one that doesn't destroy so much as promote healing. The profound humanity of "Monster" is what makes it so moving. That's the sound of someone taking stock of his own failures, fears, and bettering. The song itself moves from a place of the unknown to a point of understanding and uncovering, so it's liberating. The song is a perfect representation of what "Maybe I Got It Wrong" is. A narrative-heavy EP, each track unfolds like a page in a personal diary.
The way Ruti mashes these lo-fi and folk-indebted, yet noticeably pop-like, sounds together is simply down to an artist who knows precisely what they are doing. Listening through, you can almost feel the delicate balance between light and shade, experimental yet insanely melodic. "Monster" is a musical composition and a reflection. A mirror for the listeners' own anxieties, which stresses that acceptance begins with truth. Ruti has crafted music that is both introspective and vast, frail yet defiant. This is the most current image of Ruti, and that's what makes "Monster" so effective.
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