Nightmare
Kisnue Lyrics

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I talk louder when you're not around
If I knew better, I'd say you never had me
When I dial, it's nothing too profound
It's just that I saw you blaming me in my dreams

So when I call out your name, which I couldn't recall
To say that I'm sorry 'bout the things I've done
You never look back when it fades to black

It rings in my head

I would never want you
I could never want you
But I guess I want you back, yeah-yeah
I kinda want you back, yeah-yeah

I love his smolder he really got that down
If I knew better, I'd say you really like him
I'm not in denial, if that's what you're implying
It's just that I saw you missing me in my dreams

So when I call out your name, which I couldn't recall
To say that I'm sorry 'bout the things I've done
You never look back when it fades to black
It rings in my head

I would never want you
I could never want you
I could let go of you
You have to let me go too

I would never love you
I could never love you

But I guess I want you back, yeah-yeah
I kinda want you back, yeah-yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kisnue's song "Nightmare" explore the conflict and confusion that arise from a failed relationship. The singer is still haunted by the memories of their ex-lover, even though they are aware that they don't want to be with them anymore. The first verse talks about how the singer feels more confident when their ex is not around, suggesting a sense of intimidation or insecurity in their presence. The line "If I knew better, I'd say you never had me" could imply that the singer feels like their love wasn't genuine or wasn't returned fully. The singer mentions calling their ex and feeling like they need to apologize for something, but it's not clear what the apology is for.

The chorus contains the conflicting emotions of the singer, expressing that they don't want to be with their ex again, but they still feel a strong pull towards them. The line "I would never want you, I could never want you, but I guess I want you back" encapsulates this internal struggle. It's clear that the singer is not sure what they want, and they feel trapped in this cycle of wanting to move on but still being drawn to the past.

The second verse introduces a new character, potentially a new love interest for the singer. They acknowledge that they are attracted to this person, but they still can't escape the memories of their ex. The line "It's just that I saw you missing me in my dreams" suggests that both parties might be struggling with similar emotions.

Overall, "Nightmare" explores the complexities of moving on from a past relationship and the inner turmoil that comes with it. The conflicting emotions of love, regret, and yearning are conveyed through the haunting melody and introspective lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I talk louder when you're not around
When you're not present, I feel free to speak my mind louder and without reservation.

If I knew better, I'd say you never had me
In retrospect, I realized that perhaps I was never truly yours to begin with.

When I dial, it's nothing too profound
When I call you, I don't have any deep or important reason, it's just a casual conversation.

It's just that I saw you blaming me in my dreams
I can't help but feel like you're blaming me for something, even in my subconscious mind.

So when I call out your name, which I couldn't recall
Sometimes I even forget your name when I'm trying to apologize for my mistakes.

To say that I'm sorry 'bout the things I've done
I want to express my regret and apologize for my actions that have hurt you.

You never look back when it fades to black
You never turn around or look back at me, even when our relationship seems to be over.

It rings in my head
These thoughts and memories keep repeating in my mind and I can't seem to forget them.

I would never want you
I know that deep down, I don't really want to be with you.

I could never want you
No matter how hard I try, I can't force myself to want to be with you.

But I guess I want you back, yeah-yeah
Despite everything, I find myself missing you and wanting to be with you again.

I kinda want you back, yeah-yeah
Even though I know it might not be the best decision, part of me still wants to be with you again.

I love his smolder he really got that down
I can't deny that I have feelings for someone else who has a certain charm and appeal.

If I knew better, I'd say you really like him
It seems like you might have developed feelings for him despite everything we've been through.

I'm not in denial, if that's what you're implying
I'm aware of my feelings for this other person, and I'm not trying to hide or deny them.

It's just that I saw you missing me in my dreams
Even though I know you might be interested in someone else, I can't help but feel like you still have feelings for me deep down.

I could let go of you
I know that I should try to move on and let go of my attachment to you.

You have to let me go too
If we're going to move on from each other, we both need to let go and move forward.

I would never love you
Despite the history and memories we share, I know that I don't truly love you anymore.

I could never love you
No matter how much I try, I can't force myself to love you again.

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