Nightmare
44 Magnum Lyrics

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Futoumei na yume no naka de omae wo korosu
totemo kiken na koi da to omowanai ka
Oh, Baby ore ni wa kono kiken na koi ga
tamaranaku suteki ni mieru 'n da

kawaki kitta yogoreta heya wo
akai kotoba de somete kure
It's a Nightmare

A Bad Dream

itsumo abunai iki kurushii sekai e
ore wo tsurete ike
fukaku tozasareta omae no kokoro
ore ga naifu de hikisaite ageyou

kawaki kitta yogoreta heya wo
akai kotoba de somete kure
It's a Nightmare

A Bad Dream

ore ni usugitanai kotoba wo tsukatte
ore no kokoro wo sagutteiru
ore no ikichi wo susutte goran
omae no nondo no oku de
aishiteiru to sasayaite iru sa

kawaki kitta yogoreta heya wo
akai kotoba de somete kure
It's a Nightmare

A Bad Dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 44 Magnum's song "Nightmare" describe a dangerous love that feels like a bad dream. The singer, who seems to be struggling with some dark impulses, imagines killing their lover within a confusing dream. Despite recognizing the danger of their emotions, they cannot resist how good the relationship feels. The song is full of vivid imagery, with references to a dirty and parched room and the color red. The singer's twisted desires are contrasted against their lover's apparent innocence and vulnerability.

Overall, "Nightmare" is a haunting and intense song that explores themes of love, danger, and inner turmoil. The lyrics are open to multiple interpretations but seem to depict a toxic relationship where one partner is struggling with dark thoughts and impulses.

Line by Line Meaning

Futoumei na yume no naka de omae wo korosu
In a hazy dream, I envision myself killing you without much clarity.

totemo kiken na koi da to omowanai ka
Don't you think this is a very dangerous kind of love?

Oh, Baby ore ni wa kono kiken na koi ga
Oh, baby, I have such a dangerous love for you.

tamaranaku suteki ni mieru 'n da
It's unbearable how wonderful it seems to me.

kawaki kitta yogoreta heya wo
In a dry, filthy room,

akai kotoba de somete kure
Paint it red with my words.

It's a Nightmare
It's a bad dream.

itsumo abunai iki kurushii sekai e
Always to a perilous, painful world,

ore wo tsurete ike
Take me with you.

fukaku tozasareta omae no kokoro
Your heart is deeply closed off,

ore ga naifu de hikisaite ageyou
So, I'll pry it open with my knife.