Welcome To My Nightmare
Dio Lyrics


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Welcome to my nightmare
I think you're gonna like it
I think you're gonna feel
You belong

A nocturnal vacation
Unnecessary sedation
You want to feel at home
Cause you belong

Welcome to my nightmare, yeah
Welcome to my breakdown
I hope I didn't scare you
That's just the way we are
When we come down

We sweat and laugh and scream here
Cause life is just a dream here
You know inside you feel
Right at home here

Welcome to my breakdown, whoa
You're welcome to my nightmare, yeah

Welcome to my nightmare
I know you're gonna like it
I think you're gonna feel
You belong

We sweat, laugh and scream here
Cause life is just a dream here
You know inside you feel
Right at home here
Welcome to my nightmare, whoa
Welcome to my breakdown





Welcome to my breakdown, whoa
Welcome to my nightmare, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Welcome to My Nightmare" by Dio is a dark and macabre invitation to the singer's twisted and surreal world. The lyrics suggest that the listener is about to embark on a nocturnal journey, filled with sedation and unnerving experiences. However, Dio reassures the listener that they will feel at home in this nightmare - that they will sweat, laugh, and scream as if life were just a dream.


The use of repetition throughout the lyrics, specifically in lines such as "Welcome to my nightmare, yeah / Welcome to my breakdown," emphasizes the urgency and intensity of Dio's message. The chorus, with its haunting melody and repeated phrases, makes the listener feel as though they are being hypnotized, drawn further into the nightmare.


Overall, the song's lyrics suggest that the nightmare is not something to be feared, but rather welcomed. Dio's world is a strange and unsettling place - but one in which the listener can find a sense of belonging and catharsis.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to my nightmare
Join me in the chaos and darkness that is my mind


I think you're gonna like it
I believe you'll find some comfort in the twisted world of my dreams


I think you're gonna feel
You'll experience strong emotions that may resonate with your own inner demons


You belong
This nightmare is a place where you can be yourself and not feel alone


A nocturnal vacation
An escape into a different reality, free from the constraints of real life


Unnecessary sedation
Using this dream as a way to escape one's problems rather than addressing them in reality


You want to feel at home
Your desire to find belonging and comfort in a place that feels foreign


Cause you belong
Because this nightmare is a place where you can find a sense of belonging


I hope I didn't scare you
I'm aware that this nightmare may be unsettling or frightening, but it's a part of who I am


That's just the way we are
Our minds can be dark and twisted, and this is where our true selves are revealed


When we come down
When we're honest with ourselves about who we really are and what we truly feel


We sweat and laugh and scream here
In this nightmare, we experience intense emotions that are often repressed in real life


Cause life is just a dream here
In this world, we have the freedom to explore our desires and fears without real-world consequences


You know inside you feel
Deep down, you know that this nightmare is where you truly belong


Right at home here
This nightmare is where you feel most comfortable and understood


Welcome to my breakdown
Join me as I let my guard down and expose my true self


You're welcome to my nightmare
You're always invited to explore the twisted world of my mind




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alice Cooper, Dick Wagner

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