Nightmare
Jerusha Lyrics

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Here I go just counting sheep all over again.
I never sleep I barely eat I'm lie to my friends
I do not know
Uh oh
What makes act this way
But oh
Oh oh
Just wait and see

I messed it up I talk to much
Well that's what you say...
I heard that you got back with her
So have it your way
I do not know
Uh oh
Why do you stay when you should go?
Uh oh
Just stay for me

So
Guess I'm a nightmare to be with
Oh
Feel like you're loosing your head
Oh
Did you forget what you needed?
I wish that you could find a way to love me instead

One more time You're back in line you knock on my door
You bat your eyes I sympathize you're begging for me
I do not know
Uh oh
Why do I fall you but oh
Uh oh
You fall for me

My Makeups on I play along I got what you need
You fool me twice I rolls the dice cause aim to please... I don't not know
Uh oh
How do you make me feel so low
Uh oh
It must be me

So I go in the middle I jump in the middle of the way you try to handle all my time
And you try just a little you try just a little but the little things are always out of line
Uh
Oh
Why do you stay when You wanna go?
Uh oh
Why do you stay when you wanna go?

So
Guess I'm a nightmare to be with
Oh
Feel like you're loosing your head

Oh
Did you forget what you needed?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jerusha’s song “Nightmare” describe a troubled and tumultuous relationship. Jerusha laments that she cannot sleep, barely eats, and lies to her friends, indicating that she is in a state of emotional turmoil. She questions why she and her partner stay together when they clearly want to part ways. The line “Guess I’m a nightmare to be with” suggests that Jerusha is aware of the damage she is causing in the relationship, possibly due to being overly possessive or jealous. She also acknowledges that her partner is “begging for” her, but at the same time, she feels low and confused about how she is being treated. In the chorus, she expresses a desire for her partner to love her, rather than feel like they are dealing with a nightmare.

The second verse mentions that Jerusha’s partner has returned, and she expresses frustration at the cycle of their relationship. She recognizes that they both fall for each other again, despite the problems they face, but she does not understand why this happens. The line “You try just a little but the little things are always out of line” suggests that despite trying to make things work, their attempts always seem to fall short. In the end, the song leaves unanswered questions about the status of the relationship, illustrating the complexities of trying to navigate difficult emotions and connections.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I go just counting sheep all over again.
I can't sleep and I'm anxious so I'm trying to sleep by counting sheep.

I never sleep I barely eat I'm lie to my friends
My anxiety and stress keep me up so I stop eating and I lie to my friends about how I feel.

I do not know Uh oh What makes act this way
I'm not sure why I'm feeling like this and it's scary.

But oh Oh oh Just wait and see
I don't know how long my anxiety will last, but I hope it will stop eventually.

I messed it up I talk to much Well that's what you say...
I tend to overthink and over-explain things, which can make conversations difficult.

I heard that you got back with her So have it your way
I heard that you got back with your ex so I will let you make your own choices.

Why do you stay when you should go? Uh oh Just stay for me
I know I'm not perfect, but I wish you would stay with me and help me through my anxiety.

Guess I'm a nightmare to be with Oh Feel like you're loosing your head Oh Did you forget what you needed? I wish that you could find a way to love me instead
I know my anxiety is hard to deal with and it makes me feel terrible, but I wish you could still love me and help me through it instead of leaving me.

One more time You're back in line you knock on my door You bat your eyes I sympathize you're begging for me
You keep coming back to me and trying to win me over.

Why do I fall you but oh Uh oh You fall for me
I don't know why I keep falling for you when I know you're not good for me, and it's frustrating that you keep coming back too.

My Makeups on I play along I got what you need You fool me twice I rolls the dice cause aim to please... I don't not know Uh oh How do you make me feel so low Uh oh It must be me
I try to play it cool and please you even though I know you're not good for me, and it hurts me that you keep playing games with me.

So I go in the middle I jump in the middle of the way you try to handle all my time And you try just a little you try just a little but the little things are always out of line Uh Oh Why do you stay when You wanna go? Uh oh Why do you stay when you wanna go?
I try to meet you halfway and help you through your struggles, but you keep making things difficult and I don't know why you stick around if you're not happy.

Guess I'm a nightmare to be with Oh Feel like you're loosing your head Oh Did you forget what you needed?
I know I'm difficult to deal with and it's hard on you, but I still wish you would help me through it instead of feeling like you're losing your mind.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jerusha Cavazos

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