Nightmare
Dylan Fraser Lyrics

On the train again to somewhere
The singer is on a train, traveling to an unknown destination.

Between my home and what I'm looking for
The singer feels in between their current living situation and their desired future.

I'm getting restless, drop my shit down
The singer is feeling anxious and throws down their belongings.

On the floor in number sixty-four
The artist is in room number 64, likely in a hotel or lodging of some sort.

I'm at the function, I can't function
The artist is at a social gathering, but they're unable to enjoy themselves due to their anxiety.

A roller-coaster on the bathroom floor
The singer is struggling with intense emotions and sensations, described metaphorically as a roller-coaster.

It's getting late out, I should check out
The singer realizes it's late and they should leave, likely referring to the social gathering they're at.

The morning's only gonna ask for more
The artist anticipates that the next day will bring more challenges and stress.

And I wish I could tell you that I'm taking it back
The artist wishes they could undo their actions and feelings associated with their anxiety.

But I couldn't hold another panic attack
The artist has been experiencing panic attacks and is unable to prevent them from happening.

You tell me I'm wrong, but then you're giving me nothing
The singer feels invalidated by someone who criticizes them without offering any helpful feedback or reassurance.

Yeah, you're giving me nothing and they're holding me back
The artist feels that the lack of support and understanding they're receiving is negatively impacting their mental health.

Breaking my fist again the wall, trying to make your castle fall
The singer is expressing frustration and anger, possibly towards the person who is not providing them with the support they need.

'Cause you're giving me nothing, yeah, you're giving me nothing
The singer is emphasizing how the lack of support they're receiving is causing them significant distress.

I'm in a nightmare, but I didn't fall asleep
The singer is not literally in a nightmare, but feels as though they are trapped in a distressing situation.

I'm on the roof of the fucking hotel just so they can hear me speak
The artist is feeling like they are not being heard, and resorts to extreme measures in order to be noticed by others.

Feels like I'm running around, but I'm wasting my time
The artist feels like they're constantly moving but not making any progress or achieving anything meaningful.

'Cause my legs are so damn weak
The singer is physically and emotionally exhausted from dealing with their anxiety and difficult situation.

Call it fate or a big mistake
The singer is uncertain whether their current situation is due to fate or their own actions.

If I don't laugh, there's gonna be some tears
The artist feels overwhelmed and may be using humor as a defense mechanism to cope with their difficult emotions.

Don't get me started, I'll stay guarded
The artist is hesitant to start a conversation or open up to others, possibly due to past negative experiences.

I can't trust someone who's never feared
The artist has difficulty trusting others who have not experienced significant challenges or adversity in their lives.

That they're not right and that's alright
The singer believes that it's okay for others to be wrong or make mistakes, as long as they can admit it.

But at least admit it, I can't stand it when they don't
The artist values honesty and transparency in others, and finds it difficult to trust those who are not truthful.

Bad dream, wake up
The singer is expressing their desire to wake up from their difficult or unpleasant situation.

No sleep, no luck
The singer is likely having trouble sleeping due to their anxiety and stress.

Red eye, no lie
The singer has red eyes, either from lack of sleep or from crying.

But I coulda sworn I never went to bed
The artist is so troubled by their situation that they feel like they haven't slept at all.

It's fine, that's right
The artist is possibly trying to convince themselves that everything is okay, when it may not be.