Nightmare
Buried Dreams Lyrics

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once a love that we gave away

once a love that we threw away

and all the peace we had turned into dismay

and now there is no safe place

tormenting reveries, I can't face

and every second missed I can't replace

now I want to fade

Are you an angel that holds my pain

or are you the tempest that floods my lonely head?

Are you the hope that keeps in silence?

I'm still here to know
the end of this nightmare that insists to go on

spending time with useless things

reflecting how it could we have done

think I must live with this hurt growing each day

we tried to learn from our mistakes

but, all in all, was all the same

we kept it all inside until it's too late

now we're lost away

Are you an angel that holds my pain

or are you the tempest that floods my lonely head?

are you the ghost that keeps in silence?

I'm still here to know
the end of this nightmare that insists to go on

I feel

I try

to let it all behind

this life must still move on

I say

I am just trying to survive

I'm trying to say goodbye

don't say goodbye

Are you an angel that holds my pain

or are you the tempest that floods my lonely head?

are you the ghost that keeps in silence?

I'm still here to know
the end of this nightmare that insists to go on

Overall Meaning

The song "Nightmare" by Buried Dreams reflects on the aftermath of a lost love and the painful memories that have been left behind. The song begins with the realization that the love that was once cherished is now gone, and there is no hope for any safe haven. The feeling of dismay and despair is prevalent as the songwriter laments the missed opportunities and the chances that slipped away. The lyrics denote a sense of struggling to move on, and the tormenting dreams echo the pain.

The songwriter's frustration increases in the subsequent stanzas where he/she tries to make sense of the anguish, whether it be internal or externally originated. The ambiguity of the angel, tempest, or ghost is a representation of this confusion. The songwriter tries to come to terms with the reality of the situation and learn from the mistakes, but ultimately, it still feels like they are lost in the same cycle. The pain, it seems, is something that they must live with, and each day it hurts a little more.

The final stanza of the song is an attempt to move forward from this pain, to "let it all behind," and say goodbye to the past. However, the ending of the song is left open-ended as the songwriter is still trying to figure out what is next; whether they need to come to terms with the pain or find closure for a new beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

once a love that we gave away
We used to have a loving relationship that we willingly let go of.

once a love that we threw away
Our love was tossed aside and left to waste.

and all the peace we had turned into dismay
The tranquility we once shared has transformed into distress and anxiety.

and now there is no safe place
We can't find security or comfort anywhere.

tormenting reveries, I can't face
Our nightmares are too horrific to confront.

and every second missed I can't replace
I regret not cherishing every moment we had together.

now I want to fade
I wish to disappear from this world.

Are you an angel that holds my pain
I wonder if you are my guardian angel, taking away my suffering.

or are you the tempest that floods my lonely head?
Or are you the raging storm that overwhelms my thoughts with loneliness?

Are you the hope that keeps in silence?
Perhaps you are the elusive hope that stays quiet and out of reach.

I'm still here to know the end of this nightmare that insists to go on
Despite it all, I remain in the present, uncertain of how this never-ending nightmare will end.

spending time with useless things
I waste my time on unimportant things.

reflecting how it could we have done
I regret not doing more to save our love and relationship.

think I must live with this hurt growing each day
I feel like I have to endure this pain that only seems to escalate with each passing day.

we tried to learn from our mistakes
We attempted to gain insights from our errors.

but, all in all, was all the same
Despite our efforts, we ended up in the same situation.

we kept it all inside until it's too late
We bottled up our feelings until the damage was already done.

now we're lost away
We're adrift with no apparent direction or purpose in life.

I feel
I'm experiencing intense emotions.

I try
I attempt to overcome the obstacles that stand in my way.

to let it all behind
I strive to leave everything behind.

this life must still move on
Life goes on despite the hardships.

I say
I declare.

I am just trying to survive
I'm just trying to make it through each day.

I'm trying to say goodbye
I'm attempting to say farewell.

don't say goodbye
Please don't leave me alone.

Are you an angel that holds my pain
I still wonder if you are my savior, taking away my pain and sorrow.

or are you the tempest that floods my lonely head?
Or are you the powerful storm that overwhelms my thoughts with loneliness and despair?

are you the ghost that keeps in silence?
Perhaps you are the ghost that haunts me with its quiet presence.

I'm still here to know the end of this nightmare that insists to go on
Despite it all, I'm still here, waiting for this never-ending nightmare to come to an end.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Gaia

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