Paper Monarchs is inspired by the philosophy and archetypes of Jungianism. The archetypes of this philosophy represent universal, symbolic figures and themes that reside in the collective unconscious and influence our perceptions and behaviors. Examples include the Shadow (our dark side). The key component of Jungianism is the individualism of confronting and integrating one's "shadow," the part of the personality that we consider negative or undesirable about ourselves. This is where Paper Monarchs focuses to explore narratives within our music with an emphasize of Alternative-Rock, Nu-Metal, and Pop-Rock.

Carl Gustav Jung (pictured left) was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychologist, and psychotherapist who founded Analytical Psychology. He was a prolific author and illustrator who developed a unique approach to understanding the human psyche. Jung's personality theory focuses on the interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind, and the integration of personality aspects to achieve self-realization. He believed the psyche seeks wholeness through self-discovery and balance.