Nightmare
NEFFEX Lyrics

Every day that I wake up
The artist wakes up every day but feels like he is stuck in a nightmare.

I wake up in a nightmare
The artist's life feels like a recurring nightmare that he cannot escape.

Every day that I wake up
Despite the recurring nightmare, the artist has to face the reality of waking up every single day.

I can never see quite clear
The artist has a foggy view of his surroundings and his place in the world.

When I look at my surroundings
The artist tries to make sense of the world around him.

And everybody still doubts me
Despite his efforts, the artist still feels a sense of doubt and uncertainty from those around him.

I wanna live to hear a crowd sing
The artist hopes to one day achieve success and have his lyrics sung by a large crowd.

All my lyrics so loudly
The artist wants his lyrics to be heard and appreciated by a large audience.

I miss a time when we would all get together
The artist reminisces about a time when he was part of a close-knit community.

I guess it's fine but I really wish that we were better
While the artist accepts that things have changed, he still wishes that the community was stronger and more connected.

Real talk, sipping drinks without all the pressure
The artist longs for simpler times when he could have genuine conversations with people without feeling the pressure to constantly post about it on social media.

Now everybody needs to think about posting, whatever
The artist laments how people nowadays feel like they have to constantly share their lives on social media instead of living in the moment.

When people ask how I'm doing, I've never been better
The artist claims that he's doing well to others, even though he might be struggling on the inside.

That's really not a conversation I'm willing to enter
The artist doesn't want to talk about his personal struggles with others.

How come we all continue forcing out all of this pressure
The artist questions why people feel the need to constantly put pressure on themselves and others to succeed or be perfect.

I'm just sick of these opinions and all of these lectures
The artist is tired of all the unsolicited advice and criticism from others.

I need my space now so I can feel nothing
The artist needs some alone time to clear his thoughts and emotions.

I live this nightmare so I can be something (yeah)
The artist is willing to endure the struggles of his current situation to achieve success in the future.

I do what I love and hope you will love me (yeah)
The artist follows his passion and hopes that others will appreciate his work.

I face this nightmare, no, I am not running (let's go)
The artist confronts his struggles head-on and refuses to run away from them.

And I'm scared of being rich
The artist fears the responsibilities and expectations that come with being successful and wealthy.

But I'm scared of being poor
The artist also fears the struggles and limitations that come with being poor.

I'm scared of being lonely
The artist fears being isolated and disconnected from others.

But I'm scared of being bored
The artist also fears feeling unfulfilled and purposeless.

Sometimes I get really angry
The artist experiences bouts of anger without always understanding why.

And I don't know why
The artist is not always able to explain or justify his emotions.

Sometimes I really do hate me
The artist struggles with self-doubt and self-criticism.

Can't even pick my own side
The artist is conflicted and indecisive about his own beliefs and values.

What is even going on?
The artist is confused and overwhelmed by the chaos of life.

Why the hell do I even write songs?
The artist questions the purpose and meaning of his music.

What the hell am I doing here man?
The artist feels lost and uncertain about his place in the world.

I guess I don't understand a thing, damn
The artist admits his lack of understanding and confusion about the world around him.

But maybe ignorance is bliss
The artist wonders if it's better to not know certain things and be blissfully unaware.

I'd rather lay in the abyss
The artist would rather be in a dark and unknown place than face certain harsh realities of life.

Then be aware of what I missed
The artist fears missing out on certain experiences or opportunities if he faces reality.

Especially if I quit
The artist fears giving up or quitting on his dreams and aspirations.

They say that hell is your last day
The artist references a common saying that suggests the worst day of one's life is the day when they realize what they could have become.

When you see what you could've became
The artist fears looking back on his life and realizing that he didn't achieve what he could have.

That day would drive me insane
The thought of that worst day drives the artist crazy with fear and regret.

So I intend on staying my lane
The artist plans to remain focused on his own path and not compare himself to others.

I picked a path and I picked the pain
The artist chose a difficult career path and is aware of the struggles and sacrifices that come with it.

I want it bad, that won't ever change
The artist has a strong desire and drive to succeed and that won't change.

Sometimes I'm mad sometimes I'm okay
The artist's emotions fluctuate between anger, frustration, and acceptance.

I know I'll have what I want someday
The artist is confident in his abilities and believes that he will eventually achieve his goals.

And it's hard to be okay
The artist finds it difficult to feel content and at peace with his life.

When everything has changed
The artist struggles with the constant change and uncertainty that comes with life.

Yeah, it's hard to be okay
Feeling okay and content seems like an elusive and distant goal for the artist.

When I can see everything
The artist is highly aware of all the problems, struggles, and flaws of the world around him.

The best part of everyone's day
The artist notes how the best parts of someone's day are often just fabricated and displayed for social media.

Is on my iPhone on display
The artist criticizes how much people rely on their phones to create a facade of happy and perfect lives online.

No matter what I do can't get away
The artist feels trapped by the constant influence of technology and social media in his life.

This isn't healthy, I don't feel the same
The artist recognizes that the obsessive use of technology and social media has negatively impacted his mental health and wellbeing.

Destiny is a weird thing
The artist acknowledges how the concept of destiny and fate can be a strange and mysterious force in our lives.

'Cause it's easier to believe
The artist suggests that sometimes it's easier to believe in a predetermined destiny than to navigate the unpredictability of life.

That everything is out of your hands
Believing in destiny implies that one's life and events are predetermined and that we have little control over our fate.

It's part of a plan so there ain't no need to worry
The idea of destiny and a predetermined fate can bring comfort to some as it eases the worry and anxiety of an uncertain future.

Don't let your vision be blurry
The artist encourages others to have a clear vision and purpose for their lives.

Lock in to your journey
The artist advises listeners to remain committed and focused on their personal journey despite any obstacles or doubts.

And you can start real early
The artist believes that it's never too early to start pursuing your dreams and working towards your goals.

You can be 13 or you could be 30
Age is not a barrier or limitation to pursuing one's dreams and passions.

But it's your life to live
The artist emphasizes the importance of living your own life and not comparing yourself to others or conforming to societal expectations.

So what you got to give
The artist challenges listeners to discover their unique talents and gifts and use them to contribute to the world.

You better get after it, don't you dare quit
The artist urges others to pursue their dreams with determination and persistence, without giving up or quitting.

Don't you dare kid, you got dreams?
The artist acknowledges that everyone has dreams and aspirations and encourages them to pursue those dreams.

Then you're like me
The artist suggests that he and his listeners share a common desire to pursue their passions and dreams.

So try like me, so fight like me
The artist encourages listeners to emulate his example of hard work and determination.

Take a hold of your life and thrive like me
The artist urges listeners to take control of their lives and to thrive and succeed like he aims to do.

So you can put the nightmares to sleep like me
The artist hopes that listeners can overcome their struggles and chase their dreams like he does, so that they too can put their own nightmares to rest.