Painajainen
Popeda Lyrics

The lyrics to "Painajainen" (Nightmare) by Popeda capture the feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship where one person constantly hurts the other emotionally. The singer describes being hit by their partner every time they turn their back, and the weird laughter and look in their eyes that satisfies their blood. They can't handle this madness anymore and ask their partner to slow down. It's just a game they both play, hitting each other's ears and eating from each other's hands. But the night is hot and the singer's head is burning up with fear. They see empty faces around them and no friends to turn to. The singer just wants to sleep and not do anything else, but they feel like they have to run away from somebody following them. They ask their partner to leave them alone and wonder what could be driving them to behave this way.

The lyrics paint a picture of a dysfunctional and abusive dynamic in a relationship. The physical violence and emotional manipulation described are clear indicators of an unhealthy situation. The singer is afraid, exhausted, and feels trapped in the situation. The repeated plea for the partner to slow down and give them a break shows how the singer has reached their limit and is pleading for mercy.