They have previously been nominated for mtvU Woodie awards for Best Tour and Most Downloaded. They were also the winners of Yahoo! Music's "Who's Next?" competition for the month of April 2006, a competition that has the potential to propel the winners into mainstream prominence. Past winners include My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria, and Hinder.
In 2005, Nightmare of You released their debut self-titled album. Before this, they released a demo in 2004 featuring 5 songs, only one of which was carried onto their debut album - with a changed title, lyrics and a slightly different melody. That song was Yuengling, but is known on the album as I Want to be Buried in Your Backyard.
Singles from their debut album were "I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard" (2006), "The Days Go By Oh So Slow" (2006) and "My Name Is Trouble" (2006). The track "Dear Scene, I Wish I Were Deaf" was also featured on the Fifa 2007.
The recording of their new album - as yet untitled - began in early 2007 after they finished their second headlining tour of the UK, along with support acts The Cinematics and Circuits. The album was originally due to be released in Spring 2007 but later the date was pushed back to Autumn 2007, then to Spring 2008.
Nightmare of You stated on their official MySpace that they had left their first label, that which their self-titled debut was produced with, The Bevonshire Label. As yet they have not found a new label. This has contributed in part to the delay of the new album.
Later news from the band's website revealed that they were to put off a whole new album and instead began work on a follow-up release to their 2005 self-titled debut album. On September 11th 2007 Nightmare of You released a new EP, titled Bang. It featured five new tracks, previously unheard except in live shows, including "Bang" and "Herbal Jazz Cigarette".
The band scheduled a two-month tour as supports of Cartel that was to span from October through to November, over fifty shows. However, Nightmare of You had to pull out at the last minute due to an undisclosed health problem within the band. Instead they played an introductory gig for their new EP in America, and later went on to play a few select gigs in the UK, for the second time in less than a year.
Meanwhile Nightmare of You covered a Flaming Lips track on the recent Sound of Superman soundtrack. The track, called Waitin' For A Superman, appears as track number 11 on the album.
In mid-February 2008, Sammy Siegler (ex-Rival Schools, ex-CIV, ex-Glassjaw) left Nightmare of You to start a family with his wife. He was replaced by Michael (Mike) Fleischmann, but his departure was not a sorry one. He simply felt that he couldn't carry on touring as well as being a father. His first child is due in September.
From May to June '08 the band took part in a full tour of the United States as part of their "Bang Tour" (along with The Graduate, Paper Rival and Edison Glass). Just before the tour, Nightmare of You signed up to the website "Twitter", and regularly posted updates during their travels, one of which included the phrase "We are going to finish writing our new album now", which has led fans to believe a new album is in the makings. Indeed, on the 27th June 2008, it was confirmed that the band had written twelve new tracks and were still drafting more for their upcoming LP.
On June 21st '08 the band leaked their first demo for the new album, "I Think I'm Getting Older", onto their myspace page. This was replaced a week later by another demo, "Someday, But Not Today". They are looking to continue this replacement process over the next few weeks, slowly leaking new music to the public. Another demo was released on their Myspace page in November.
The names of demos are (in order of release): "I Think I'm Getting Older", "Someday, But Not Today", "Tell Me When It's Over", "Hey Sweetheart" (released solely on their OurStage profile), "Eustacia Vye" and "Long Island".
At the end of August/start of September 2008, Nightmare of You released a new music video for a track off their EP, "I Was Never A Normal Boy". Unlike the other videos, this one did not have a focus on the band.
In October 2008, the band released a split 7" vinyl with This is Hell. Two previously "unreleased" tracks (unofficially released to the public) appear on the disc, "You Don't Have To Tell Me I Was A Terrible Man" and "Dopesick Couples". Whilst this split has been labelled as a strange mix, there is reasoning: Brandon Reilly's brother Travis is in This is Hell.
November 2008 saw the release of their limited edition vinyl. The first 200 copies sold were signed. Each had slipcases with all-new artwork, and the records themselves contained the entirety of the band's discography - not including tracks that were on the split 7" or those that were released this year as demos.
On the 2nd of January 2009, the group began the recording for their new studio album. It was recorded in Soho, New York.
February 2009 saw the departure of another well-loved member of the band, Ryan Heil (bass). The decision came after discussions regarding the band's future; whilst most members wanted to go on an extensive touring session, Ryan felt it wasn't right for him. He was replaced by Brandon Meyer.
Their newest album was released on August 4th 2009, titled "Infomaniac". The title was originally leaked through a teaser on their MySpace profile and first confirmed at a show they played in the UK during their tour in April. Infomaniac was released on separate dates in online stores such as iTunes from the official store releases. To celebrate the release of their new album Nightmare of You played a number of free shows.
In August 2011, for the first time in a long time, Brandon Reilly posted a blog entry outlining the band's plans to start recording tracks again in the near future. The exact line up of "Nightmare of You 2.0" is at this time unknown: only Brandon and Joe remain as permanent members of the band.
In the Bathroom Is Where I Want You
Nightmare Of You Lyrics
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Don't hesitate, the dilate
What's your name, what do you do
I'm not that kind of man but I'll make an exception for you
We're flexed and pressed for time alone
Don't stall in the stall
I want to do a little
But now wait, wait
I'm a gentleman in training
Wait, wait
I'm a professional in feigning love
So go slow
Just go slow
Voluptuous and finely cut
What will it take to get you up
And dance with me in wistful heat
In this little club between A and be
We're flexed and pressed for time alone
Don't stall in the stall
I want to do a little
I want to do it all
But now wait, wait
I'm a gentleman in training
Wait, wait
I'm a professional in feigning love
And in the bathroom is where I want you
Against the graffiti wall we know no law at all
Just to see you body in a place so tacky
There's no better irony in my own depravity
So go slow
Go slow
I do want to be in love
I do want to fall in love but I just don't know how to
I do want to be in love
I do want to be in love but I just don't know how to
I don't know how to
And in the bathroom is where I want you
Against the graffiti wall we know no love at all
Just to see you body in a place so tacky
There's no better irony in my own depravity
So just go slow
The song, “In the Bathroom Is Where I Want You,” by Nightmare of You is a controversial and provocative song that talks about sexual desire, love, and vulnerability. In the opening stanza, the lyrics, “Break it out, just break it out, Don't hesitate, the dilate” suggests that the singer is eager to act on his sexual desires and wants to move quickly. The line, “What's your name, what do you do, I'm not that kind of man but I'll make an exception for you,” portrays the singer as a man who is usually reserved and respectful towards women but is making an exception for this particular woman.
The chorus of the song, “But now wait, wait, I'm a gentleman in training, Wait, wait, I'm a professional in feigning love, So go slow, Just go slow,” suggests that the singer is inexperienced in matters of the heart, and wants to take things slowly. He wants to learn how to be a gentleman and is not yet ready for a serious relationship, but is willing to try.
The title of the song, “In the Bathroom Is Where I Want You,” is a reveal of where the singer ultimately wants to take the sexual encounter. The lyrics “Against the graffiti wall we know no law at all, Just to see your body in a place so tacky, There's no better irony in my own depravity,” reveals the dark, lustful, and taboo desire of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Break it out, just break it out
Take off your inhibitions and be yourself
Don't hesitate, the dilate
Don't hold back, let yourself go
What's your name, what do you do
Tell me about yourself
I'm not that kind of man but I'll make an exception for you
I don't usually act this way, but I'm attracted to you and I want to be intimate with you
We're flexed and pressed for time alone
We're physically tense and need to be alone together
Don't stall in the stall
Don't waste time, let's get down to business
I want to do a little, I want to do it all
I want to experience everything with you, even if it's just a little bit
But now wait, wait, I'm a gentleman in training
I'm trying to be a better person and treat you with respect
Wait, wait, I'm a professional in feigning love
I know how to pretend to be in love, but I want to learn how to actually feel it
So go slow, just go slow
Take your time, let's not rush anything
Voluptuous and finely cut, what will it take to get you up
You're attractive and I want to know what I need to do to be with you
And dance with me in wistful heat, in this little club between A and be
Let's dance together in this small club and create a romantic atmosphere
And in the bathroom is where I want you, against the graffiti wall we know no law at all
I want to be intimate with you in a risky, rebellious place
Just to see your body in a place so tacky, there's no better irony in my own depravity
Being intimate with you in such an unsophisticated place is a reflection of my own wickedness
I do want to be in love, I do want to fall in love but I just don't know how to
I want to experience real love, but I struggle with how to make that happen
I don't know how to
I don't have all the answers for how to find love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON REILLY
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