Nightmare
Eric Clapton tribute band based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They own … Read Full Bio ↴Eric Clapton tribute band based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They own the trademark to this name in the UK.
www.after-midnight.org.uk
www.myspace.com/aftermidnightgroup

AFTER MIDNIGHT were formed in 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They are the UK's leading Eric Clapton Tribute Band.

The band was formed in 1985 long before the term β€œtribute band” was invented, and named themselves ''After Midnight'' after Eric Clapton’s first solo hit. In guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too!

In 1999, Mike won a national look-alike competition held at Madam Tussauds in London. Mike has met Slowhand twice, and even received a message of encouragement from the guitar maestro (written on a Concorde menu).

TYNE TEES TELEVISION made a programme about them, called 'COVER THEIR TRACKS'. They filmed the band's concert at Newcastle Opera House in front of 600 fans. It was shown in August 2000 and received rave reviews, leading to national recognition.

In 2001 they embarked on an extensive tour of UK Theatres. They called the tribute show "CLASSIC CLAPTON". Since then, they have continued to perform throughout the UK and Europe including concerts at The Royal Festival Hall, London and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 2002. . In the past few years they have performed numerous concerts in Europe including Spain, Estonia, Holland and France. In 2009 they appeared for the first time in Mumbai. A 10,000 mile round-trip for one gig but it was a great experience. They were invited back for 3 more concerts in India in 2016. This included performing in front of 3500 people in an open air sports arena in Mumbai. In 2017 they appeared in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

AFTER MIDNIGHT comprises 4 excellent musicians. The band has released three albums.

Eric Clapton’s recent tours unfortunately have visited only a limited number of large arenas. If fans want to hear all of his hits performed in more intimate surroundings, they really should attend an After Midnight concert. They will be performing authentic versions of all the popular Clapton Classics including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, Lay Down Sally, I Shot The Sheriff, Sunshine of Your Love, Cocaine and of course Layla!

The whole of Clapton’s illustrious career will be covered including Cream, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Derek & The Dominos and the solo years. There will even be an β€œUNPLUGGED” segment.

TWO HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON

www.after-midnight.org.uk
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Nightmare
After Midnight Lyrics


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Long after midnight, on a night like this
I'd sit by my black-light and dream of your kiss
Pulsating music filled my room and my head
And I dreamed what it'd be like to have you in my bed

I'm your best night, your best nightmare
I'm your best night, your best nightmare
And then it happened, you were in my arms
Your lips on my throat, your hands on my, on my...
Two bodies together the intimate sin
The pain and the pleasure could do mortals in
How could you know what I'm thinking of?
To me lust can be as beautiful as love
Here tonight, your pure heart and soul
Untainted passion should have no control
I'm your best night, your best nightmare
I'm your best night, your best nightmare

She asked me if I... I told her the truth
I said "I'm sorry it takes me longer than you"
She smiled and blushed and continued to grind
And promised to make me go out of my mind
Returning her promise she came to a halt
Licking my lips I tasted her salt
Then she sat up and gasped and clutched at her breast
I thought she was coming I'd never have guessed
That as she grew pale, as white as a flower
She collapsed to the floor and was dead in an hour.





Your best nightmare, your best
Your best nightmare, your best

Overall Meaning

The first verse of After Midnight's "Nightmare" describes a scene where the singer is reminiscing about a past night spent alone in their room. They were under the influence of their black-light, which is likely a reference to fluorescent lighting, and listening to pulsating music. In this state, they were dreaming of having someone they desire in their bed. The chorus states that the singer is both the best night and the best nightmare for their lover. This implies that they have an intense and complicated relationship dynamic.


The second verse describes the night of seduction between the singer and their lover. They are passionate and intimate, and as lust takes over, they indulge in each other despite the potential consequences. However, the encounter ends tragically as the lover suddenly collapses and dies. The final repetition of the chorus is haunting, suggesting that the singer's intense and complicated relationship with their lover has resulted in their worst nightmare becoming a reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Long after midnight, on a night like this
Late into the night, on a particular night like this


I'd sit by my black-light and dream of your kiss
I would imagine your kiss while sitting under my black-light


Pulsating music filled my room and my head
My room and head were filled with thumping music


And I dreamed what it'd be like to have you in my bed
I would fantasize about being with you in bed


I'm your best night, your best nightmare
I can be your best night or your best nightmare


And then it happened, you were in my arms
Finally, you were in my embrace


Your lips on my throat, your hands on my, on my...
You kissed my neck and your hands explored my body


Two bodies together the intimate sin
Our bodies intertwined in intimate sin


The pain and the pleasure could do mortals in
The mixture of pain and pleasure could overcome anybody


How could you know what I'm thinking of?
How could you possibly know what's on my mind?


To me lust can be as beautiful as love
I consider lust to be as beautiful as love


Here tonight, your pure heart and soul
You are here tonight with your pure heart and soul


Untainted passion should have no control
Pure passion should not be restrained


She asked me if I... I told her the truth
She asked me a question and I responded honestly


I said 'I'm sorry it takes me longer than you'
I apologized for taking longer than her


She smiled and blushed and continued to grind
She smiled and blushed before continuing to grind on me


And promised to make me go out of my mind
She promised to drive me crazy


Returning her promise she came to a halt
After fulfilling her promise, she stopped


Licking my lips I tasted her salt
I tasted the salt on my lips after licking her


Then she sat up and gasped and clutched at her breast
Suddenly, she sat up and gasped while holding her chest


I thought she was coming I'd never have guessed
I assumed she was experiencing pleasure, but I was wrong


That as she grew pale, as white as a flower
She became pale, as white as a flower


She collapsed to the floor and was dead in an hour.
She fell to the floor and died within an hour


Your best nightmare, your best
I can be your best nightmare or your best


Your best nightmare, your best
I can be your best nightmare or your best




Lyrics Β© THINGMAKER MUSIC
Written by: SEAN BRENNAN

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Cywil

{Verse}
You all mean nothing to me
Shut my eyes I don’t want so see eternity
All I feel is fear and apathy
My mind gives in to atrophy

{Hook}
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when smog has filled the skies?
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

{Pre-Chorus}
Fear and apathy is getting us nowhere

{Chorus}
Fear and apathy, the earth is plagued by humanity
Fear and apathy, they granted our abusers with amnesty
Fear and apathy, an array of bad things happening
Fear and apathy, where being sane is insanity

{Verse}
Another sleepless night trying to close my eyes
My conscious rots in the spot I lie
I spent one thousand years trying to feel alive
Lying wake wondering what it’s like to die

{Hook}
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when smog has filled the skies?
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

{Bridge}
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

I hate my life
I hate humanity
I hate you all
Nothing means anything to me
I hate my life
I hate humanity
I hate you all
Nothing means anything to me

{Pre-Chorus}
Fear and apathy is getting us nowhere

{Chorus}
Fear and apathy, the earth is plagued by humanity
Fear and apathy, they granted our abusers with amnesty
Fear and apathy, an array of bad things happening
Fear and apathy, where being sane is insanity



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Cywil

{Verse}
You all mean nothing to me
Shut my eyes I don’t want so see eternity
All I feel is fear and apathy
My mind gives in to atrophy

{Hook}
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when smog has filled the skies?
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

{Pre-Chorus}
Fear and apathy is getting us nowhere

{Chorus}
Fear and apathy, the earth is plagued by humanity
Fear and apathy, they granted our abusers with amnesty
Fear and apathy, an array of bad things happening
Fear and apathy, where being sane is insanity

{Verse}
Another sleepless night trying to close my eyes
My conscious rots in the spot I lie
I spent one thousand years trying to feel alive
Lying wake wondering what it’s like to die

{Hook}
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when smog has filled the skies?
What’s the point of trying to survive?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

{Bridge}
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?
What’s the point when I fucking hate my life?

I hate my life
I hate humanity
I hate you all
Nothing means anything to me
I hate my life
I hate humanity
I hate you all
Nothing means anything to me

{Pre-Chorus}
Fear and apathy is getting us nowhere

{Chorus}
Fear and apathy, the earth is plagued by humanity
Fear and apathy, they granted our abusers with amnesty
Fear and apathy, an array of bad things happening
Fear and apathy, where being sane is insanity

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Woah! This is just badass af this is actually one of my favorite songs from midnight nightmare as well.
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