Nightmare
Heir Apparent Lyrics
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Chilling cold of fright surrounds you here
Shivers running down your spine like frigid blades of ice
The wind blows applause throughout the hills
Nighttime brings vague and shapeless visions into view
Images of evil catch your eyes
Danger lies amidst the shadows everywhere you turn
'Cause in your dreams the darkness never ends...
Nightmare - faces in the dark surround you
Nightmare - images of Hell around you
Nightmare - nowhere left to hide
Nightmare - haunting you tonight
Memories of haunting voices burning in your mind
A strange uneasy presence in the air
Your heart pounds, your breath stops, you tremble with fear
Cast into a cauldron of despair
Caught within a wrath of torment every night you dream
Soon you'll be afraid to close your eyes
Imaginary fears are flowing like a steady scream
As you approach your midnight-mare
Nightmare - nowhere left to hide
Nightmare - haunting you tonight
Don't go out alone
Don't go out alone
Don't go out alone!
The lyrics to Heir Apparent's song "Nightmare" depict a haunting, chilling dream. The dark figures that dance beneath the moon signify a loss of control, as the imagery is shapeless and vague. The cold of fright that surrounds the individual in this dream is indicative of a feeling of hopelessness and despair. The haunting voices that burn in the individual's mind, coupled with the strange and uneasy presence in the air, create a sense of unease that is impossible to escape. The individual's heart pounds, their breath stops, and they tremble with fear, unable to escape the torment of their nightmares.
The refrain of "Nightmare" serves as a warning to not go out alone, emphasizing the feeling of helplessness and isolation that comes with the individual's experience. The use of the word "haunting" further perpetuates the idea that this is a persistent problem that is impossible to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark figures dancing madly underneath the moon
Eerie, shadowy figures are moving erratically under the night sky.
Chilling cold of fright surrounds you here
The overwhelming feeling of fear and danger is palpable.
Shivers running down your spine like frigid blades of ice
Intense chills of terror are coursing through your body.
The wind blows applause throughout the hills
The sound of strong wind is reminiscent of the noise of an attentive audience.
Nighttime brings vague and shapeless visions into view
The dark brings indistinct and unclear images into sight.
Images of evil catch your eyes
Horrifying and wicked visuals are becoming noticeable to you.
Danger lies amidst the shadows everywhere you turn
Hazards and hazards accompany you no matter where you go in the darkness.
'Cause in your dreams the darkness never ends...
The absolute terror of the darkness never ends in your nightmares.
Memories of haunting voices burning in your mind
Recollections of unnerving voices are leaving a lasting impression on your psyche.
A strange uneasy presence in the air
An unfamiliar and uncomfortable energy is present in the atmosphere.
Your heart pounds, your breath stops, you tremble with fear
Your body is reacting physically to the immense horror you are feeling.
Cast into a cauldron of despair
You are thrown into a state of hopelessness and melancholy.
Caught within a wrath of torment every night you dream
You are trapped in a cycle of agony and affliction during your dreams.
Soon you'll be afraid to close your eyes
Your fear is becoming so great that you will be hesitant to even blink.
Imaginary fears are flowing like a steady scream
Apprehensions that have no basis in reality are continuously assaulting you like a constant wail.
As you approach your midnight-mare
As you near your inevitable, terrifying nightmare.
Nightmare - faces in the dark surround you
Your worst fears are coming true as horrors appear out of the darkness around you.
Nightmare - images of Hell around you
Hell itself appears to be surrounding you with its terrors.
Nightmare - nowhere left to hide
There is no safe haven left for you as the nightmare closes in.
Nightmare - haunting you tonight
This terror will persist throughout the night and will take hold of you completely.
Don't go out alone
Do not face your fears without support and protection.
Don't go out alone
Reinforcing the importance of companionship and safety in times of horror.
Don't go out alone!
An urgent warning against venturing alone into the nightmarish unknown.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE GRANT, ANNABELLA LWIN
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