There are at least 5 acts using the name Rye - here listed by latest release date - newest first.
1) Danish male singer songwriter Niels Baj Rye released 11th february 2013 debut album in danish "En stund for de stundesløse" to good reviews.
2) Rye is a rock band that formed in Tokyo in 2008, named after the town in England. Their members are Koji (vocals, guitar), Mitsuru (guitar), Shota (bass) and Suguru (drums). The band formed after Koji graduated from the music school Vocaltech in London. Rye is inspired by music from UK and plays a hybrid between 90s Britpop and alternative music. (according to: http://jrockexplosion.net/2012/01/04/rye/)
Their first mini-album Bright was released in 2011.
3) Someone who released the indie folk albums "Rye" or "Rye 1" (?) (2010)
4) Female singer with tattoos who released "Poetry on Rye" (2010)
5) Pseudonym for Kati Schifkowski who released the album "My Reality" (female fronted folk pop) (2008)
PS The album by "Rye" called Wolves (2005) listed here under albums, is probably an minor release from the band Rye Wolves called Rye Wolves, or maybe they took that name later. It is probably responsible for the tags "sludge" that misleadingly dominates here, where as Rye Coalition is hardcore.
Nightmare
Rye Lyrics
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Hold your breath
I don't wanna see you cry
You are smoke, a human ghost
I just wanna hold you tight
Forget what I said, shaking my head
I don't wanna see you cry
But I gotta say goodnight
You're driving me crazy,
You're making me run
Stop calling me baby
Look what you've done
I'm living a nightmare
I'm living the dream
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
Heart is racing,
Lose control
Take me away,
Leave me alone
Forget what I'd said, shaking my head
I don't wanna change your mind
Are we gonna make this right
Are we gonna say goodbye
You're driving me crazy,
You're making me run
Stop calling me baby
Look what you've done
I'm living a nightmare
I'm living the dream
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
Your eyes they talk (somewhere in between)
Tell stories of (somewhere in between)
Places you saw (somewhere in between)
People you love
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
You're driving me crazy,
You're making me run
Stop calling me baby
Look what you've done
I'm living a nightmare
I'm living the dream
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
You're driving me crazy,
You're making me run
Stop calling me baby
Look what you've done
I'm living a nightmare
I'm living the dream
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
The song "Nightmare" by Rye deals with the confusion of being in a relationship that is both a dream and a nightmare. The first verse describes the uncertainty and fragility of the relationship with the lines "Watch your step, Hold your breath, I don't wanna see you cry, You are smoke, a human ghost, I just wanna hold you tight." Here, the singer recognizes that the relationship is precarious, and does not want to see their partner hurt or disappear. They want to hold on to the relationship tightly, but they are also aware of the fact that they might not be able to.
The chorus then captures the mixed emotions of the singer, who feels exhilarated and trapped at the same time. They feel driven crazy by the relationship, but also acknowledge that they are living the dream. The lines "I'm living a nightmare, I'm living the dream, Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between" highlight the contradiction and struggle of being in such a complicated relationship.
The second verse references a change in the dynamics of the relationship, where the singer is no longer sure if they want to continue. They are torn between wanting to make it work and wanting to say goodbye, evidenced by the lines "Forget what I'd said, shaking my head, I don't wanna change your mind, Are we gonna make this right, Are we gonna say goodbye?" The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, where the singer is stuck in the liminal space between a nightmarish and dreamlike relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch your step
Be cautious and careful
Hold your breath
Be ready for the worst
I don't wanna see you cry
I don't want you to be hurt
You are smoke, a human ghost
You are not real, you are passing by
I just wanna hold you tight
I just want to comfort you
Forget what I said, shaking my head
Disregard anything I said earlier as I regret it
But I gotta say goodnight
Despite my feelings, it's time to end things
You're driving me crazy, You're making me run
You're causing me distress and running away from the situation
Stop calling me baby, Look what you've done
Stop calling me as you've made a mess of things
I'm living a nightmare, I'm living the dream
Current situation appears to be both a dream and nightmare
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere, in between
In a state of confusion
Heart is racing
Feeling anxious and scared
Lose control, Take me away, Leave me alone
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape
You're driving me crazy, You're making me run
You're causing me distress and running away from the situation
Forget what I'd said, shaking my head
Disregard anything I said earlier as it was inappropriate
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't want to change your decision
Are we gonna make this right, Are we gonna say goodbye
Trying to figure out if the situation can be fixed or if it's time to move on
Your eyes they talk (somewhere in between)
Your eyes reveal that you're confused and unsure
Tell stories of (somewhere in between)
Show that the situation is complicated
Places you saw (somewhere in between)
Show that you've been struggling with a lot of things
People you love
The people you care about
Contributed by Elliot P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.