In the Mouth of Madness
Nightmares Lyrics


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I can see the light even though I can't reach it
But I know yeah I know one day my world will change

Standing on the edge of the world
I can see everything from across the distance
Never finding anything but a lie
Then I realized I was wrong the whole time
I've been the one to hold me back from what I could become
I've been deceiving myself from the truth

I can see the light even though I can't reach it
But I know yeah I know one day my world will change

I'll go it alone (I'll go it alone) I'll go it alone
Because I'm standing on the edge of the world
I can see everything from across the distance
Proving once and for all that I can bend the storm and stand on my own
I was face down in the dirt I was face down for so long

I can see the light even though I can't reach it
But I know yeah I know one day my world will change
And I can see the light even though I can't reach it
So I hold my breath and wait for my world to change

If you're looking for answers start asking questions
Cause you will never go back to what you were
So engrave this in your mind
Engrave this in your mind

I can see the light even though I can't reach it
But I know yeah I know one day my world will change

I can see the light even though I can't reach it
But I know yeah I know one day my world will change
And I can see the light even though I can't reach it
So I hold my breath and wait for my world to change

Yeah I hold my breath and wait
for my world to change





I know you can I know you will change

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In The Mouth Of Madness" by Nightmares convey a powerful message of hope, perseverance, and self-realization. The singer is standing on the edge of the world, looking out into the distance, and feeling as though they have been living a lie. However, they come to the realization that they have been holding themselves back from achieving their full potential. Through these lyrics, the singer acknowledges their self-deception and yearns for a better world. The lyrics suggest that although the world may seem dark, there is always a glimmer of hope that one must hold on to.


The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of hope, despite the challenges faced by the singer. They acknowledge that they can see the light, even though they can't reach it yet. This is indicative of their desire to reach their full potential and become who they were meant to be. The lyrics suggest that holding on to this hope allows the singer to continue on their path towards self-realization.


Overall, "In The Mouth Of Madness" is a song about self-discovery, hope, and perseverance. The powerful lyrics and emotive vocals suggest that even in the darkest of times, one should hold on to the hope of a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see the light even though I can't reach it
Despite not being able to attain my goals yet, I have hope and vision for a better future.


But I know yeah I know one day my world will change
I have faith and assurance that my circumstances and life will improve eventually.


Standing on the edge of the world
Feeling like I'm at the threshold of life and its possibilities.


I can see everything from across the distance
While I have a clear view of what's before me, executing my goals may still be out of reach.


Never finding anything but a lie
I've been disillusioned with my previous endeavors, making my aspirations seem out of reach.


Then I realized I was wrong the whole time
I had allowed my self-deception to hold me back from pursuing my full potential.


I've been the one to hold me back from what I could become
I've recognized that I am the main obstacle preventing myself from achieving my aspirations.


I've been deceiving myself from the truth
I've been fooling myself with excuses and limiting beliefs, hindering my personal growth.


Proving once and for all that I can bend the storm and stand on my own
Through perseverance and self-determination, I have overcome my difficulties and demonstrated my resilience.


If you're looking for answers start asking questions
To seek clarity and solutions, one must first be eager to ask and contemplate relevant questions.


Cause you will never go back to what you were
By taking action and making necessary changes, one can never regress to their previous state.


So engrave this in your mind
Here's an essential message that you should remember and internalize for future reference.


I know you can I know you will change
Even while you're waiting for your world to change, I have confidence that you are capable of adapting and transforming your circumstances.


Yeah I hold my breath and wait
I'm anticipating patiently and eagerly for my hope and vision of the future to materialize.


for my world to change
For my present situation to be modified in the direction of my desired outcomes.




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Comments from YouTube:

Mariah Watson

I can't get over how well done this music video was. And the song is absolutely sick!! Gives me chills every time. It really conveys the whole horror aspect they wanted. And Tyler is really good at acting! He really got into that possessed person part:p

Taylor L. McKnight

This song provides the ultimate chills. It's perfect. And Tyler truly makes a very gorgeous possessed man. <3

TheAdamHawkTTV

I have a lot I actually want to say about this song, starting with I actually really liked it. The breakdown @1:30 was pretty tight too. I think it's one of the first singles Rise has put out in a while that I personally would actually want to listen to... Of course I came here because I saw new song featuring Tyler Carter, but the band actually won me over. I'm very happy with the originality (mostly post recording editing, nice work producing it) and the music video was pretty creepy too. Very well put together, and applause to everyone involved with the making of this one. Excited to hear a full album and progress.

eidola89

Pretty funny to reflect back on how much music I would have never given a chance if Tyler Carter wasn't involved with it somehow.

TheAdamHawkTTV

Haha... Oliver, we meet again!

eidola89

Adam Hawk I blame Tyler Carter. 

Aaron Smith

God I cannot contain my happiness right now. I'm so proud of Nightmares. I was afraid they wouldn't get on a good label and get the publicity they deserve!!!!

JetpackIRL

Nightmares killed it with this song, enough said. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album.

STAYRADICAL

This band is actually really good, they are going to make it big since they are now signed to Rise, and had Tyler in the video

Sierra7x

Some times you listen to a band and you know if you like them or not within the first 30 seconds. This was one of them. I'm diggin' it! 

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