Nightmare
Marty McKay Lyrics

Penthouse, Bennington Towers, back to the "A" in an hour
Going from a luxurious penthouse to a less fortunate area within an hour.

Bat mobile, Eco Power
Referring to personal transportation, likely costly and efficient.

Holidays come and holidays go
A reminder that life goes on despite any current hardships.

The void remains the proto – pre and the post
Despite different points in time, there can still be a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose.

An industry of bad actors is no laughing matter,
The problem of deceitful people in an industry is serious and detrimental.

Between the first and the last disaster
There are often multiple obstacles or negative events in between significant moments.

Pain is an anchor, you fall back to look for answers,
Hurt can be a weighty burden that makes it difficult to move forward without seeking insight.

Figure it out, hide from the Dragon
Solve the problem at hand, avoid any threats or danger.

From the branch to the trunk to the root to the underground group,
A progression of levels that contribute to a majority or an overall situation.

Try to sabotage everything you do
Attempting to negatively impact an individual's achievements, possibly out of jealousy or malice.

The Men in Black are suspiciously thin,
A possible reference to those in authority, who may appear elusive or questionable.

The air around them is chillingly grim
An ominous vibe radiates from those in positions of power.

We can't deny – we just pretend till the end,
Acknowledging that people often avoid uncomfortable truths until it is too late.

That there is no such thing as them
A denial of those in power or people with dubious intentions.

Humans are meant to be social creatures,
As social animals, individuals crave interaction and connection with others.

Entertainment for those who need us
People are often viewed as sources of entertainment or distraction for others.

A breath of life, for those who breathe us,
One's presence can be invigorating or inspiring for others.

A spark of light, for those who believe us
One's words or actions can ignite hope or motivation in those they influence.

The sound waves vibrate forever,
The impact of music or other forms of expression can persist far beyond their creation.

Cause in the end we love you Chester
A tribute to Chester Bennington, former lead singer of Linkin Park, whose death was a great loss.

This is how I view the world thru my eyes,
The perspective of the artist is unique and personal.

Staring into the sunrise from sidelines,
Observing the world passively, rather than taking an active role.

I listen to your music, so much,
The artist identifies with the music of others and takes inspiration from it.

That my brain turns to mush, I can't get enough,
The effect of music or art on the mind can be powerful and intoxicating.

Writer, performer, I'm a cash cow, I'm a goner,
The artist recognizes their importance within the industry but also acknowledges possible exploitation or weariness.

Even if I wear body armor,
Protection can be futile against certain threats or attacks.

Great ones become martyrs,
Influential or significant figures are often revered after their death.

Pedophiles become partners, spend too much time at the office,
Those with unsavory or immoral intentions can still find ways to be accepted or successful.

Emotion is a monster that feeds off
Strong feelings or impulses can consume or overpower individuals.

Conscious, instruments just objects,
The mind or soul is more essential than material possessions or tools.

The Soul is beyond this,
A belief that there is something transcendent or deeper than the physical realm or earthly concerns.

We all gotta' face that process,
Everyone will inevitably confront death or decay.

But maybe it's not my time yet,
A possible uncertainty or fear of death or mortality.

Maybe it is, maybe you think it's nonsense,
Reflecting on the possibility of the afterlife or other philosophical concepts.

There's something sinister behind it,
An intuition or fear of malicious intent or negative outcomes.

You spoke the truth their cage got rattled,
The exposure of hidden or sensitive information can have consequences for those involved.

And that's why they take down YouTube channels
Censorship or suppression of information can occur in various ways.

Only your voice remains
Even after death, one's legacy or impact can still endure.

Your soul flows through my – veins
The influence or spirit of someone can continue to inspire or affect others.

I'm gonna make them pay
A desire for retribution or justice for wrongdoings.

I will expose all that – shame
Revealing or bringing to light the wrongs or immoral acts of others.

Their house of cards will go
Their façade or deception will crumble or collapse.

Up in flames, up in – flames
Reinforcing the idea of destruction or downfall.

They can't hide on the dark net
Even those who attempt to conceal their actions through technology can still be exposed.

They better just start running
The sense of inevitability or urgency in bringing accountability to those responsible.

No crucifix will save 'em
A symbol of power or faith will not be able to protect or defend against criticism or exposure.

Look out! The hunter's coming
A warning or threat directed towards those being pursued for their wrongdoings.

Their puppet is the government
Allegations of collusion or manipulation between those in authority and those with questionable intentions.

Their downfall is my covenant
A personal obligation to bring those responsible to justice.

They can run but they can't hide
The inevitability of accountability or retribution catching up to those responsible.

That dark net's now burning bright
The exposure or repercussions for hidden or secretive actions have become far-reaching and impactful.

It's all a distraction, a chain reaction
The notion that distractions or false information can have a domino effect of negative outcomes.

Lies, deception, no exception
The presence of dishonesty or deceit is ubiquitous or inevitable.

Call it fake news and hide the truth
A possible reference to an authority figure or powerful entity dismissing truthful information as false or fabricated.

There's no excuse for child abuse
The complete condemnation of immoral or heinous actions.

They're beyond redemption
A sense of hopelessness or irredeemable nature of those responsible.

With their sick intentions
The negative or perverse desires of those responsible for wrongdoing.

They killed you but not your legacy
The idea of someone's impact or influence living on despite their death or absence.

Your voice will live eternally
Acknowledging the lasting impact or influence of someone's words or actions.