Nightmare
Nikita Karmen Lyrics


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Haven't heard from you all day
Thinking maybe you changed your mind
You said you'd call me later
Is it just to say goodbye?
Cause i've been down this road
And I know where it goes
Tell myself to snap out of it
Splash water on my face
I just pace these hallways
Like a lion in a cage
I wake up in a cold sweat
In your bed

And it was just a nightmare
You are still a dream
I know you're really right there
Cause I can hear you breathe
The shadows were just shadows
And you're sleeping next to me
Next to me
It was just a nightmare
No reason to be scared
You're not going nowhere
It was just a, it was just a

Little doubt that got left behind
From a love that didn't work out
They're just ghosts from yesterday
And they don't live here now
Reach over to my left
To know you never left

And it was just a nightmare
You are still a dream
I know you're really right there
Cause I can hear you breathe
The shadows were just shadows
And you're sleeping next to me
Next to me
It was just a nightmare
No reason to be scared
You're not going nowhere
It was just a, it was just a
It was just a nightmare
No reason to be scared
You're not going no where
It was just a, it was just a

Old fear from an old flame
Its a slow burn, but it will fade
I'll be here on your right
And everything's alright

And it was just a nightmare
You are still a dream
I know you're really right there
Cause I can hear you breathe
The shadows were just shadows
And you're sleeping next to me
Next to me
It was just a nightmare
No reason to be scared
You're not going nowhere
It was just a, it was just a
It was just a nightmare
No reason to be scared




You're not going no where
It was just a

Overall Meaning

In "Nightmare," Nikita Karmen sings about the anxiety and insecurity that can come with a romantic relationship. The uncertainty of whether or not her partner is going to leave her causes her to doubt her own feelings and question the reality of their relationship. She has been down this road before and knows how it ends, but she can't help but feel trapped and restless. She tries to shake off her fears by splashing water on her face, but she still feels like a caged animal pacing back and forth.


The chorus of the song is where Karmen's fears are put to rest. The nightmare she experienced was just a figment of her imagination, and her partner is still there beside her. The shadows that loomed over her were just that - shadows, and not real threats to her relationship. She reaches over to her left and feels the peace in knowing that her partner has not left her side. The song's resolution brings a sense of relief but also a hint of unease - the underlying fear that this nightmare might occur again.


The lyrics of "Nightmare" can resonate with anyone who has felt anxious or unsure in a relationship. The song's message emphasizes the importance of communication and reassurance in calming those fears. Karmen's vulnerable performance and relatable lyrics allow listeners to empathize with her struggles and connect with the emotions she expresses.


Line by Line Meaning

Haven't heard from you all day
I haven't received any message or call from you throughout the day.


Thinking maybe you changed your mind
I am wondering if you have reconsidered your decision.


You said you'd call me later
You promised to get in touch with me at a later time.


Is it just to say goodbye?
I am apprehensive that you may only want to end our relationship.


Cause i've been down this road
I have experienced similar situations before.


And I know where it goes
I am familiar with the outcome of such experiences.


Tell myself to snap out of it
I am trying to get over my thoughts and worries.


Splash water on my face
I am trying to feel refreshed and calm myself down.


I just pace these hallways
I am wandering around aimlessly, preoccupied with thoughts.


Like a lion in a cage
I feel trapped and uneasy.


I wake up in a cold sweat
I have nightmares, and they wake me up in a scared state.


In your bed
I sleep beside you, but my thoughts are racing.


And it was just a nightmare
It was just a scary dream and not a real event.


You are still a dream
You are still a wonderful person in my imagination.


I know you're really right there
I can feel your presence beside me in reality.


Cause I can hear you breathe
I can hear your breathing, which comforts me.


The shadows were just shadows
The scary ghosts from my dream were just my mind playing tricks on me.


And you're sleeping next to me
You are sleeping next to me, and it's not a dream.


No reason to be scared
There is no logical reason to be afraid.


You're not going nowhere
You are not leaving me anytime soon.


Little doubt that got left behind
I still have some insecurities due to past failed relationships.


From a love that didn't work out
I have some emotional baggage from a previous failed romantic relationship.


They're just ghosts from yesterday
These are just memories from the past that haunt me.


And they don't live here now
I am trying to let go of the past and embrace the present.


Reach over to my left
I extend my arm to my left, where you are sleeping beside me.


To know you never left
I am relieved to find that you are still here with me.


Old fear from an old flame
I have recurring fears from a past romantic relationship.


Its a slow burn, but it will fade
It will take time, but these fears will eventually disappear.


I'll be here on your right
I will be beside you, supporting you.


And everything's alright
Everything is going to be fine, and we will work through our fears together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FEMKE WEIDAMA, NIKITA KING, SCOTT B. STEPAKOFF

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Comments from YouTube:

StormEKnight4

Country radio needs to add this one to the playlist! Awesome song!

merve nur

I love your vulnerable voice Nikita 😍 loves from Turkey 😘

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