Nightmare
SHINee샤이니 Lyrics


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[Jonghyun] Who’s that knocking on my door?

[Minho]Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl

[Minho] Right here right now

[Taemin] Geu nalkaroun ipsullo nal beeonae kkaejyeobeorin geoul sok naneun byeonhae
[Onew] Chagawojin nundongja barabonda tteugeowotdeon modeun geot jaega doenda

[Minho] Come and dream a dream, girl
[Key] Jiteojineun shadow
[Minho] Come and dream a dream, girl
[Taemin] Jami deun sunlight

[Jonghyun] Nightmare nae modeun geol aseun baempaieo
Japhiji anheul mankeum neon imi meoreojyeo ga
[Taemin] Wae doraboji anha

[Jonghyun] You, nightmare neol gajil su eomneun I’m on fire
Jumeok sok moraecheoreom jakku neon heuteojyeo ga
[Onew] Anirago wae malhaji anha

[Taemin]So dangerous you’re so dangerous

[Key] Geu dalkomhan kiseuro nal jiunda daedap eomneun jilmunman namgin chaero
[Onew] Dogi deun sagwacheoreom yuhokhanda areumdaun hyanggiro help me tonight

[Minho] Come and dream a dream, girl
Kkeuchi eomneun churak
Come and dream a dream, girl
[Onew] I see the moonlight

[Taemin] Charari na pihal su eopdamyeon du nuneul gamgo neol kkumkkunda

[Jonghyun] Nightmare nae nuneul meolge han baempaieo
Gamchul su eobseul mankeum neol gipi saegin geolkka [Taemin](neol hyanghae sorichyeo bulleobonda)
[Onew]Deo gyeondil su eobseo nan [Key] (yeolliji annneun neol dudeurinda)

[Jonghyun] You, nightmare [Minho](so deep in love) neol saenggangmanhaedo nan higher [Key](much more baby)
Eodumi chajawa naege neoreul soksaginda
[Taemin]Dagawaseo nal neoui pumeuro [Onew](help me)

[Minho] Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl
Come and dream a dream, girl

[Taemin] Come to me kkum sogeuro watch out baby don’t go
[Jonghyun] Dasi naegero, save me

[Jonghyun] Nightmare nae modeun geol aseun baempaieo
Japhiji anheul mankeum neon imi meoreojyeo ga [Key](neol hyanghae sorichyeo bulleobonda)
[Onew] Wae doraboji anha [Key](yeolliji annneun neol dudeurinda)

[Jonghyun] You, nightmare neol gajil su eomneun I’m on fire [Minho] (you’re so dangerous)
Jumeok sok moraecheoreom jakku neon heuteojyeoga




Anirago wae neoneun wae
[Taemin]You’re so dangerous

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SHINee's song Nightmare describe a surreal and mysterious dream world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy begin to blur. The singer seems to be haunted by a nightmare that he cannot escape, as he hears knocking on his door and voices whispering in his ear. The chorus invites a girl to dream with him and join him in his struggles, but it's not clear if she is a figment of his imagination or a real person. The song creates an eerie atmosphere with its haunting melody, echoing vocals, and cryptic lyrics that hint at the singer's inner turmoil and fears.


The verses of the song describe different aspects of the nightmare, such as the changing colors of his lips, the burning fire inside him that he can't control, and the shadow that follows him everywhere. The chorus repeats the phrase "come and dream a dream, girl" as if to suggest that dreaming is the only way to escape from reality and find solace in a parallel universe. The bridge includes a plea for help and a sense of desperation as the singer realizes he cannot overcome the nightmare on his own.


Overall, Nightmares is a haunting and introspective song that explores the power of dreams to shape our perceptions of reality and our innermost thoughts and fears.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's that knocking on my door?
Someone is at the door, who could it be?


Come and dream a dream, girl
Imagine and dream with me, my love.


Right here right now
In this moment, at this time.


Geu nalkaroun ipsullo nal beeonae kkaejyeobeorin geoul sok naneun byeonhae
I changed in the midst of that cold breath that escaped your lips.


Chagawojin nundongja barabonda tteugeowotdeon modeun geot jaega doenda
I saw everything that was hot and had been scorched by the glances of people passing by.


Jiteojineun shadow
Fading shadows disappear in the darkness.


Jami deun sunlight
The sun sets and darkness falls.


Nightmare nae modeun geol aseun baempaieo
A nightmare that destroys everything about me.


Japhiji anheul mankeum neon imi meoreojyeo ga
You've already become distant enough to not be able to escape the heat.


Wae doraboji anha
Why won't you turn around?


You, nightmare neol gajil su eomneun I'm on fire
You, a nightmare that I cannot grasp, I'm burning.


Jumeok sok moraecheoreom jakku neon heuteojyeo ga
You keep slipping through my fingers like grains of sand.


Anirago wae malhaji anha
Why won't you deny it?


So dangerous you're so dangerous
You're incredibly dangerous.


Geu dalkomhan kiseuro nal jiunda daedap eomneun jilmunman namgin chaero
With that sweet kiss, I am trapped in a silence with no answer.


Dogi deun sagwacheoreom yuhokhanda areumdaun hyanggiro help me tonight
Like a drug detective, I'm under a beautiful scent - help me tonight.


Kkeuchi eomneun churak
Endless spinning around and around.


I see the moonlight
I see the light of the moon.


Charari na pihal su eopdamyeon du nuneul gamgo neol kkumkkunda
If I can't just fall asleep easily, I close my eyes and dream of you.


Nightmare nae nuneul meolge han baempaieo
A nightmare that takes my eyes far away.


Gamchul su eobseul mankeum neol gipi saegin geolkka
I wonder if I'm holding you close enough that you can't escape.


neol hyanghae sorichyeo bulleobonda
Calling out to you in my heart.


Deo gyeondil su eobseo nan
I can't hold on any longer.


Yeolliji annneun neol dudeurinda
I'm searching for you who won't answer.


You, nightmare
You, a nightmare.


neol saenggangmanhaedo nan higher
Even if I think of you, I'm higher.


much more baby
Much more than anything else, baby.


Eodumi chajawa naege neoreul soksaginda
In the darkness, I search for and call for you.


Dagawaseo nal neoui pumeuro
Come to me and hold me.


Come to me kkum sogeuro watch out baby don't go
Come to me and dream with me, watch out baby don't leave.


Dasi naegero, save me
Come back to me, save me.


Anirago wae neoneun wae
Why won't you deny it, why?


You're so dangerous
You're incredibly dangerous.




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Comments from YouTube:

@ihearttear

7 years and NONE of these other idols have been able to beat this performance

@whosbrian5276

absolutely agree

@JustaSprigofMint

I doubt they will be able to when a crucial member of this performance is missing. And I doubt they actually even want to surpass it, out of respect and love for their deceased friend. RIP JH 😢

@cosmicreindeer5570

Woah, Jonghyun! What a POWERHOUSE PERFORMER! Vocals, dance, looks, charisma, everything simply off the charts!

@diphylleiagrayi2822

Watching this on the eve of the 6th anniversary of Dec 18, and I’m still wowed at the talent and cohesion of this performance. Jonghyun was electric, charismatic, and powerful. His moves with Taemin, as well as the performances of all the other members makes rewatching this a delight.

@mjj1434

@diphylleiagray2822 - I am watching this as well, eve of the anniversary, looking for content to share.

@onlywriter7

i just love this performance because the way jonghyun's stare at taemin is so intense yet so warming ☺❤

@totorohawkeye3109

What I like about Jonghyun is that he exudes sexyness without pushing it. Like sure he's got some hot performances like Moon that include bodyrolls and half-naked. But in general, his lyrics aren't that explicit and he doesn't do that much bodyrolling compared to other artists. Yet his lyrics say it all without saying it, and he has this intense stare, this flow, this stage presence shown in this performance and in other perfs or songs (Playboy, Odd eye, Fortune cookie, White t-shirt...). One look, one gesture, one note and he's got us wrapped around his finger fr. Slay king

@harriettholmes539

These young men are gorgeous and talented in that music industry.

@belindahampton8933

Each members singing is so different and individual sounding. Is why they are such a fantastic group.

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