Prologue
Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics

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The storys told, from a broken home
What it's like, in a haunted mind
And he's not scared, just unprepared
There's no going back, on decisions like that
So remember what they said, and hold onto what
You learnt but were never taught, to be this way
You "know" youre not enough
You "think" its all to much

So give up and stay, or get it to it and
(end this) End this
Can't find hope in this
And I, (and I) and I, (and I) and I (and I)
And I can't call you when im gone
Dreamin' a nightmare
Screamin' from up here
While your down there, around where
I'm dreamin' a nightmare
Dreamin' a nightmare
Screamin' from up here
While your down there, around where
I'm dreamin' a nightmare
Dreamin' a nightmare
Screamin' from up here
While your down there, around where
I'm dreamin' a nightmare
Dreamin' a nightmare
Screamin' from up here

While your down there, around where
I'm dreamin' a nightmare

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Orchestra and Chorus’s song Prologue paints a picture of someone who has grown up in a broken home and as a result, battles with the darkness of their mind. The character in the song is not necessarily scared but is unprepared for what's to come. They have already made a decision that they believe they can’t change, and they are struggling to find hope in their current situation. The song’s message is to remember what you have learned even if you were never taught that life would be this difficult.

The lyrics “You "know" you're not enough, You "think" it's all too much, So give up and stay, or get into it and end this, Can't find hope in this” suggests that the character is considering giving up on life. The line “And I can't call you when I'm gone” emphasizes the character's feelings of isolation and loneliness. The phrase, “Dreamin' a nightmare, Screamin' from up here, While you're down there, around where I'm dreamin' a nightmare” suggests that the character is disconnected from those around them, and they cannot find a way to connect with them, even as they scream for help.

Line by Line Meaning

The storys told, from a broken home
The singer is sharing a story from a home that has experienced hardships and struggles.

What it's like, in a haunted mind
The storyteller is describing what it's like to experience disturbing and distressing thoughts.

And he's not scared, just unprepared
The person in the story is not afraid, but they feel they are not ready to face what's ahead.

There's no going back, on decisions like that
The choices made are final and cannot be undone.

So remember what they said, and hold onto what You learnt but were never taught, to be this way
The artist advises to keep in mind what others have said and to hold onto the wisdom you have gained from life experiences, that you may not have learned otherwise.

You "know" youre not enough
The storyteller is using quotes to indicate negative, self-critical thoughts of feeling inadequate or not good enough.

You "think" its all to much
Again, the storyteller is using quotes to indicate self-doubt and anxiety about the overwhelming nature of something.

So give up and stay, or get it to it and (end this) End this
The artist presents two options - give up on something or work hard to end it.

Can't find hope in this
The artist is struggling to find hope in the situation they are describing.

And I, (and I) and I, (and I) and I (and I)
The repetition of 'and I' emphasizes the narrative voice, bringing the artist's perspective into the forefront.

And I can't call you when im gone
The singer feels like they can't turn to anyone for help, even when they feel like they are gone (mentally or emotionally).

Dreamin' a nightmare
The artist refers to their negative thoughts and feelings as a 'nightmare' or a distressing dream.

Screamin' from up here, while your down there, around where I'm dreamin' a nightmare
The singer is describing the feeling of being separate from others, that they are screaming for help but no one can hear because they are 'down there' and the singer is 'up here' in a different, troubled state of mind.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cory Robertson

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