Welcome To My Nightmare
Dio and Malmsteen Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Welcome to My Nightmare" by Dio and Malmsteen seems to be an invitation to the listener to join the artist in his "nightmare" world. The artist states that he thinks the listener is going to like it and feel they belong there. He talks about taking a "nocturnal vacation" and unnecessary sedation to feel at home in this world. He also mentions sweating, laughing, and screaming in this nightmare world because life is just a dream there.
The chorus repeats the invitation to the nightmare world and welcomes the listener to his breakdown. The artist hopes that he didn't scare the listener and reassures them that this is just the way they are when they come down. The song's lyrics suggest that this nightmare world is a place where people can be themselves, let out their emotions, and not be judged. In this world, they can feel a sense of belonging that they might not find in the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my nightmare
I am introducing you to my inner chaos
I think you're gonna like it
I believe that you will find it fascinating
I think you're gonna feel
You will experience emotions
You belong
You will fit right in and feel accepted
A nocturnal vacation
This is a temporary escape from reality
Unnecessary sedation
We use mind-altering substances to cope
You want to feel at home
You desire to be in a place where you feel comfortable
Cause you belong
Because you are one of us
Welcome to my nightmare, yeah
I am emphasizing my invitation to my inner turmoil
Welcome to my breakdown
I am offering you a glimpse into my mental and emotional breakdown
I hope I didn't scare you
I don't want to frighten or intimidate you
That's just the way we are
We are always chaotic and intense
When we come down
After our highs, we hit rock bottom
We sweat and laugh and scream here
We express ourselves passionately
Cause life is just a dream here
This chaotic existence feels surreal
You know inside you feel
You can sense it intuitively
Right at home here
You feel completely comfortable in this environment
Welcome to my breakdown, whoa
I am reiterating my invitation to my emotional turbulence
You're welcome to my nightmare, yeah
You have complete permission to enter my realm of chaos
Welcome to my nightmare
I am introducing you again to my inner chaos
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD WAGNER, ALICE COOPER
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@dreamevil26
I had no idea this existed! Dio and Megadeth did great covering Cooper songs!
@markcaulfield4039
Great voice and talent as well as a caring person.
@ADDISON857
Oh, yeh, Performance song very Perfectly Ronnie🤘Duo with Alice Cooper, sensational 🤘💋Ronnie is just always Wonderful, love HIM💋🎶
@LadyEvil
I love this! My two favorites .. Alice and Ronnie! :) Thank you for sharing ! Ronnie does an extremely great cover and usually covers suck but Ronnie knows His stuff so I knew I'd love it!
@Olegzyan
Dio performed this song just perfectly! I never expected it to be so good.
@monikarossi650
oh my goodness! So great! miss ronnie
@pjones8404
R.I.P. To Randy as well.
@basilmcwestern1208
This. It's the greatest thing existing.
@chrisgarber4018
Miss u dio
@skok58
Yeah! This kicks ass!