"Edge of Dawn" is a futurepop band from Germany consisting of Mario Schumac… Read Full Bio ↴"Edge of Dawn" is a futurepop band from Germany consisting of Mario Schumacher and Frank M. Spinath (also a member of "Seabound").

Originally initiated as Mario Schumacher's solo project in 1998, the line up was completed by Frank M. Spinath in the spring of 2005. As well as being known as the singer of the german electronic project "Seabound", Frank has contributed guest vocals to recent releases by "Stromkern" and "The Azoic".

Their official website is at: www.edgeofdawn.de

The Nightmare I Am
Edge of Dawn Lyrics

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Dreams of flying
Fear of falling
I will shoot
That bird, so cute
That bird

Devastation
Breeds temptation

And reason
Unheard, no proof

It's a nightmare
The nightmare I am
Torn between love and sin
You don't understand

It's your nightmare
The nightmare I am
Double standards, too much passion
A devilish blend

Dreams of flying
Fear of falling
I will kill
For the thrill

Long for tragedy
Fear harmony
Dependent
And always scared

Repair me
It's a nightmare
Don't scare me
The nightmare I am
Please me
Torn between love and sin
Release me
You don't understand

Spread for me
It's your nightmare
Adore me
The nightmare I am
Bear me
Double standards, too much passion
Don't scare me
A devilish blend

It's a nightmare
The nightmare I am
Torn between love and sin
You don't understand

Spread for me
It's your nightmare
Adore me
The nightmare I am
Bear me
Double standards, too much passion

Don't scare me
A devilish blend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Edge of Dawn's song "The Nightmare I Am" seem to depict a person torn between two opposing forces – love and sin, harmony and tragedy. The song opens with a paradoxical image of dreaming about flying but at the same time fearing falling. The singer then expresses a desire to shoot down a cute bird, indicating a sense of self-destructiveness or a tendency to sabotage what is good.

As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a person who is prone to temptation and dependent on others for repair, yet always scared. The repeated refrain of "It's a nightmare, the nightmare I am" suggests that the singer sees themselves as a source of darkness, and the chorus indicates that they feel misunderstood by others who judge them based on double standards and fail to see the devilish blend of their passion and fear.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Nightmare I Am" seem to explore themes of inner conflict, self-destructiveness, and a desire to be seen and understood despite feeling like a nightmare to oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Dreams of flying
Desire and ambition for greatness and freedom

Fear of falling
Anxiety and unease for failure and loss

I will shoot
I will destroy and harm

That bird, so cute
That innocent and vulnerable thing

That bird
That which I envy and hate despite its purity

Devastation
Destruction and ruin

Breeds temptation
Leads to desire and craving

And reason
And logical thinking

Unheard, no proof
Ignored and disregarded, without evidence

It's a nightmare
My life is a terrifying and unbearable experience

The nightmare I am
I am the source and embodiment of my own suffering