Nightmare
Alkateya Lyrics


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Many times I have wonder
If my life as any mean
Why should I keep living in a dream?
Do you realise all I have given up for you?
I know that love's unwise
But I thought your love was true.
That your eyes expressed all the love you felt inside
And that kiss you asked for
Was for love that would still grow.

Many girls I have loved,
Some of them I thought forever
But I have never felt this ever
Feeling free was easy,
Easy was to say goodbye.
Now that you've deceived me
I got no wings left to fly…




I got no wings left to fly…
I got no wings left to fly…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alkateya's "Nightmare" delve into the theme of love and the pain that comes with it. The first verse reveals the singer's doubts about the purpose of his life and the worth of his dreams. He questions whether his efforts are paying off, and whether he should continue to chase a dream that may not be attainable. He then turns his focus to his significant other, asking if she understands the sacrifices he has made for her and wondering if her love is genuine. He thought he could trust her but now feels betrayed. The second verse talks about the singer's past experiences with love, how he had been with many girls before, but this relationship had a more significant impact on him, and he can't just walk away from it.


The chorus, "I got no wings left to fly," is a metaphor for being trapped or grounded. He has given everything to this relationship, but it has taken away his ability to fly and soar. The song speaks of the pain that comes with love and trust and how the actions of someone we care about can leave us feeling empty and disillusioned.


Line by Line Meaning

Many times I have wonder
I have often pondered


If my life as any mean
Whether my life really has any purpose


Why should I keep living in a dream?
What's the point in living a unreal life?


Do you realise all I have given up for you?
Are you aware of everything I have sacrificed for you?


I know that love's unwise
Love can be foolish


But I thought your love was true.
I believed that your love was genuine


That your eyes expressed all the love you felt inside
I thought your eyes conveyed your innermost sentiments


And that kiss you asked for
The kiss you requested


Was for love that would still grow.
Symbolized a love that would flourish gradually over time.


Many girls I have loved,
I have loved many girls


Some of them I thought forever
And thought I would be with them forever


But I have never felt this ever
But I've never felt like this before


Feeling free was easy,
Freedom was easy


Easy was to say goodbye.
And easy to say goodbye


Now that you've deceived me
But since you have betrayed me


I got no wings left to fly…
I have no means to escape my pain


I got no wings left to fly…
I am trapped in this painful place


I got no wings left to fly…
Unable to move on from this heartbreak.




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