Living Bad Dreams
Judas Priest Lyrics


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I'm hypnotised
and helpless
Beneath the pale
full moon
My body is your sacrifice
You spirit's coming soon

I stare up at a
squalid night

It's been so cold
and smooth
Turns tender kisses
into bites
As you begin to move

You look so weak
and fragile
You seem to drip
and sway
But you swept me up into
your arms
And carried me away

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

You led me to temptation
Delivered me to pain
I walked upon you
hallowed ground
My soul is yours to gain

Your passion drains
my energy
Fear starts running deep
I'm falling in
slow motion
Into eternal sleep

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

[Lead Break]

Your passion drains
my energy
Fear starts running deep
I'm falling in
slow motion
Into eternal sleep
I'm living bad dreams

I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

I'm living bad dreams
ohh ohh




I don't want bad dreams
Living bad dreams

Overall Meaning

The song "Living Bad Dreams" by Judas Priest is a dark, haunting song that explores the theme of being trapped in a nightmare from which there seems to be no escape. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been hypnotized and sacrificed, and is now at the mercy of an unseen force that is draining them of their energy and passion. The singer is helpless and unable to break free from this nightmarish situation, as they are being pulled deeper and deeper into an eternal sleep. The haunting melody and powerful vocals lend a sense of urgency and desperation to the song, making it a vivid portrayal of the dangers of temptation and the consequences of giving in to our darkest desires.


The lyrics of "Living Bad Dreams" are a warning about the dangers of giving in to temptation and being drawn into a dark, dangerous world. The song uses vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to paint a picture of a person who is trapped in a nightmare from which there seems to be no escape. The theme of the song is universal, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been caught up in a situation that they cannot control, whether it be addiction, obsession, or any other form of destructive behavior. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to take control of their lives and break free from the chains of their own bad dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm hypnotised
I am under your spell and unable to resist you.


and helpless
I am powerless to your control.


Beneath the pale full moon
In the light of the full moon, I am exposed and vulnerable.


My body is your sacrifice You spirit's coming soon
You will take possession of me, and my body will be the vessel for your spirit.


I stare up at a squalid night
The night is dark and filthy; the perfect setting for our twisted liaisons.


It's been so cold and smooth
Your actions are cold and calculated, yet somehow smooth and seductive.


Turns tender kisses into bites
Even your caresses are infused with malice and danger.


As you begin to move
You start to take control and guide our interaction.


You look so weak and fragile
Your appearance belies your true strength and power.


You seem to drip and sway
Your movements are graceful and hypnotic, like a predator sizing up its prey.


But you swept me up into your arms And carried me away
Despite my reservations, you overpowered me and took me on this journey.


I'm living bad dreams I can't run from you I'm living bad dreams This nightmare's coming true
I am trapped in a waking nightmare, and I cannot escape you.


You led me to temptation Delivered me to pain
You lured me into this situation only to inflict torment upon me.


I walked upon you hallowed ground My soul is yours to gain
I am now in your realm, where you hold all the power and can claim my soul.


Your passion drains my energy Fear starts running deep I'm falling in slow motion Into eternal sleep
Your lust and ferocity are exhausting and terrifying, and I feel myself slipping into an endless nightmare.


[Lead Break]
Musical interlude


I don't want bad dreams Living bad dreams
I am desperate to escape from this hellish existence, but I am trapped in these nightmarish circumstances.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kirill Ivanov 🇷🇺

I'm hypnotised
and helpless
Beneath the pale
full moon
My body is your sacrifice
You spirit's coming soon

I stare up at a
squalid night

It's been so cold
and smooth
Turns tender kisses
into bites
As you begin to move

You look so weak
and fragile
You seem to drip
and sway
But you swept me up into
your arms
And carried me away

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

You led me to temptation
Delivered me to pain
I walked upon you
hallowed ground
My soul is yours to gain

Your passion drains
my energy
Fear starts running deep
I'm falling in
slow motion
Into eternal sleep

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

Your passion drains
my energy
Fear starts running deep
I'm falling in
slow motion
Into eternal sleep
I'm living bad dreams

I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

I'm living bad dreams
I can't run from you
I'm living bad dreams
This nightmare's
coming true

I'm living bad dreams
ohh ohh
I don't want bad dreams
Living bad dreams



All comments from YouTube:

Johnny Robinson

Should have been more than a bonus track. It's far too good!

David Knichal

Guys probably thought it is too slow in the context of the whole Painkiller album. But it is very epic one exactly like ToE

lucalone

Should have been a single !

Claude

Completely agree, this track is outstandingly good.

Katherina G.

I agree!

Ripper Mldz

love it, the painkiller album is perfect

Janne Torres Bl

Así es

Beelzebub

No. One shot at glory is no good.

Jerry C.

Used to listen to it and 3 other of there albums over an over again while I smoked bowl after bowl and drank mikes hard after mikes hard hahaha. All on repeat.

Mirko Jacimovic

When i want to explain someone who dont knows what is HM i show Painkiller.

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