Nightmare
McAuley Schenker Group Lyrics
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Scared like my dreams made their mark
I wonder
Dreamer always alone
Lost in a part of myself I can't find anymore
I wonder if it's gonna end tonight
I can't sleep alone anymore
Even though I closed all the doors
There's somethin' holdin' me
Never Ending Nightmare
Always there instead of you
Never Ending Nightmare
No escape this time from you
Lately been around someone new
Needed to fill in the space
That once sheltered you
Still I worry, if you're gonna be alright
I can't sleep alone anymore
Need someone here with me
All I ever wanted and more
My dreams are fighting for
Never Ending Nightmare
Always there instead of you
Never Ending Nightmare
Punishing me for the things I do
Never ending Nightmare
No escape this time from you
The lyrics to "Nightmare" by McAuley Schenker Group seem to address an individual who is struggling with the anxieties and fears that come with being alone. The opening lines suggest that this person is lying in bed at night, perhaps thinking about their dreams and how they have affected them. The lyrics indicate that the person is frightened, possibly because their dreams have left an impression on them that they can't shake.
The second stanza highlights the isolation this person feels, as they are portrayed as a "dreamer always alone" both physically and emotionally. The lines "Lost in a part of myself I can't find anymore / I wonder if it's gonna end tonight" suggest that they are struggling with a sense of identity and purpose. The chorus of the song introduces the concept of the "never-ending nightmare," which could refer to the persistent feelings of fear and anxiety that the person is experiencing.
The second half of the song introduces the idea that the person has been trying to move on from their feelings of loneliness by dating someone new, but they still worry about their past love. They are seeking comfort and security with a new partner, but their dreams and their memories of their previous relationship are still haunting them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nightmare" explore themes of fear, loneliness, and the human need for connection and comfort. The song suggests that even when we try to move on from past traumas or relationships, they can still have a significant impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Nightmare lying here in the dark
Feeling scared and overwhelmed while lying in the dark
Scared like my dreams made their mark
Feeling scared because the dreams have affected me deeply
I wonder
Feeling uncertain and curious
Dreamer always alone
Feeling like a dreamer and always being alone
Lost in a part of myself I can't find anymore
Feeling lost in a part of myself that I can no longer identify
I wonder if it's gonna end tonight
Uncertain if this feeling will end tonight
I can't sleep alone anymore
I cannot sleep alone anymore
I need you here with me
I need you to be here with me
Even though I closed all the doors
Despite the fact that I have closed all the doors
There's somethin' holdin' me
Something is holding me back
Never Ending Nightmare
Feeling trapped in a never-ending nightmare
Always there instead of you
Feeling like the nightmare is always present instead of the person
No escape this time from you
Unable to escape this time from this feeling of being trapped
Lately been around someone new
Recently been around someone new
Needed to fill in the space
Needed someone to fill in a space that was once occupied by the person
That once sheltered you
That once provided shelter for you
Still I worry, if you're gonna be alright
Still worried about the person, if they are going to be okay
All I ever wanted and more
All I ever wanted and more
My dreams are fighting for
My dreams are competing for
Punishing me for the things I do
Feeling punished for the actions I take
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nightmare Lyrics
Nightmare lying here in the dark
Scared like my dreams made their mark
I wonder
Dreamer always alone
Lost in a part of myself I can't find anymore
I wonder if it's gonna end tonight
I can't sleep alone anymore
I need you here with me
Even though I closed all the doors
There's somethin' holdin' me
Never Ending Nightmare
Always there instead of you
Never Ending Nightmare
No escape this time from you
Lately been around someone new
Needed to fill in the space
That once sheltered you
Still I worry, if you're gonna be alright
I can't sleep alone anymore
Need someone here with me
All I ever wanted and more
My dreams are fighting for
Never Ending Nightmare
Always there instead of you
Never Ending Nightmare
Punishing me for the things I do
Never ending Nightmare
No escape this time from you
@sassykaren7587
Who else is still listening to this beautiful song in 2023?? This song brings back so many good, and bad memories!! ❤😢
@robertrohde4579
2024!
@waynekelly2810
A girl I used to go out with back in the day turnt me on to this song and it reminds me of a happier time in my life when I was young and had my whole life ahead of me . Man those were the days .
@stevegant7856
You ain't kidding Wayne, to be young and in love!
@henriquesilverio6252
same happened to me. Our young days have that shining appearance that older life have lost.
@joehouses5097
And now what happened? Did your life turn into a nightmare?!
@rodolfohuezo6999
Ahead of you
@TheSyncopatedGuitar
Are you me? Because that's exactly the same experience I had in 1997.
@lifeisnice23
That final solo, oh boy! Schenker's trademark, sheer perfection!! Masterpiece song.
@codywatts7625
What About That acoustic guitar to man