Created in the spring of 2006, Oslo's up-and-coming electro duo ESSENCE OF MIND will certainly maintain the excellence we have come to expect from Norwegian electronics!
Their hard-hitting sonic assaults combine modern techno body music, pumping EBM bass-lines, catchy synth melodies and strong powerful vocals. Their straight in your face attitude and high-energy music will rapidly boost their ascension to the top.
Essence of Mind are:
Erlend (vocals, music, lyrics, production)
Kyrre (lyrics, live keys)
Alex (guitars)
Christian (live keys)
Nightmare
Essence of Mind Lyrics
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Of the roads that I made for you
You are arrogant shit
And doesn't have a clue
It's like a nightmare
Only this is for real
I'm about to get in Silent Hill
Inside a hole
Inside a cage
It doesn't matter
I feel the same
It's like a nightmare
Only this is for real
I'm about to get in Silent Hill
Inside a hole
Inside a cage
It doesn't matter
I feel the same
If I get the chance to wake up again
I'd let you know who you are, my friend
I want you to know who I really am
I want you to think, maybe understand
That this is life
More or less
It can't be perfect
So why pretend
This is life
More or less
It can't be perfect
So why pretend
It's like a nightmare
Only this is for real
I'm about to get in Silent Hill
Inside a hole
Inside a cage
It doesn't matter
I feel the same
The lyrics to "Nightmare" by Essence of Mind express frustration and exhaustion with a toxic relationship. The singer is tired of constantly accommodating the person they're singing about, who they describe as arrogant and clueless. The metaphor of a nightmare is used to convey the feeling of being trapped and helpless - the singer feels like they're about to enter a horror movie world like Silent Hill, where they have no control over what's happening to them. They feel like they're stuck in a hole or a cage, unable to escape.
Despite all of this, the singer still hopes for a chance to wake up and make the person they're singing about see them for who they really are. They want understanding, but they also recognize that life is imperfect and it's not worth pretending otherwise. The repetition of the lines "this is life, more or less, it can't be perfect, so why pretend" suggests a resigned acceptance of their situation.
Overall, "Nightmare" conveys a feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship and the desire to be seen and understood. The use of the silent hill metaphor adds a sense of horror and desperation to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I am so tired
I am exhausted
Of the roads that I made for you
I am tired of doing everything for you
You are arrogant shit
You are an insufferable, conceited person
And doesn't have a clue
And you are completely clueless
It's like a nightmare
It is so frightening and stressful
Only this is for real
It's not just a dream, it's really happening
I'm about to get in Silent Hill
I am about to experience extreme terror and horror
Inside a hole
I feel trapped and suffocated
Inside a cage
I feel imprisoned and unable to escape
It doesn't matter
It doesn't make a difference
I feel the same
I still feel the same, regardless
If I get the chance to wake up again
If I had the opportunity to start over
I'd let you know who you are, my friend
I would make you understand who you truly are
I want you to know who I really am
I wish you understood me better
I want you to think, maybe understand
I hope you take time to comprehend my perspective
That this is life
This is the reality of existence
More or less
There are ups and downs
It can't be perfect
Life is not flawless
So why pretend
Why keep up the facade
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.