Nightmare
Sarcofago - I.N.R.I. Lyrics

Ahh
The artist sighs as they reflect on the duality of dreams and nightmares.

Dreams and nightmares
The artist mentions the coexistence of good and bad visions while they sleep.

I got nightmares
The artist states that they have experienced disturbing dreams and feels anxious about them.

Seen 'em in my dreams
The artist confirms that the nightmares were a product of their imagination.

I was chasing money
The artist confesses their pursuit of wealth.

But I think it follows me
The artist suspects that money is controlling their life and actions.

Follow dotted lines
The artist feels lost and cannot find direction in their pursuit of success.

I don’t see a road
The artist feels lost and overwhelmed with indecision.

I think I’m traumatized
The artist considers that their nightmares may be the result of deeper psychological issues.

If I’m not, we’ll never know
The artist is unsure if their fears are based on actual trauma or just their imagination.

Never know
The artist reiterates their uncertainty surrounding their emotional state and the cause of their nightmares.

I had dreams of a fortune
The artist once had hope and ambition for financial success.

Beyond me being rich
The artist's ambitions were greater than just personal wealth.

I could see the money
The artist had visions of great wealth and success.

While I’m out here gettin' rich
The artist recognizes their current success, but it is not meeting their expectations.

And I know I ask for it
The artist admits that their pursuit of money and success may be the reason for their nightmares.

Playing tricks on me
The artist feels that their desire for success is beginning to negatively affect them.

I’m waking up cold sweats
The artist is experiencing intense fear and stress from their nightmares.

That’s why
The artist explains that their aspirations are the root cause of their current issues.

Why would he give the smell of money
The artist questions why they were drawn to the promise of wealth and success in the first place.

To a nigga like me
The artist acknowledges that their life experiences may make them more susceptible to the negative effects of success.

So all the wolves
The artist refers to people who may take advantage of their success for their own gain.

Could eat all the goals that I reached
The artist fears that others may profit from their work and take credit for their accomplishments.

Already ducking all the sleep
The artist is struggling with a lack of rest and exhaustion from their anxieties.

I just wanna be free
The artist wishes to break free from the negative effects of their ambitions.

Success keep coming
The artist acknowledges that they are still finding some success in their pursuits.

Till it’s coming at your ass full speed lil nigga
The artist fears that their success may soon become overwhelming and dangerous.

Success took a shot
The artist uses a metaphor to suggest that achieving success can come at a great cost.

You laying in a box
The artist implies that the pursuit of success can lead to one's eventual downfall or death.

And it’s all going down from the things that you jot
The artist indicates that attaining success can come from the smallest things you do.

Somebody’s in ya spot
The artist feels that their position may be in jeopardy from other people's desires for success.

He signed for a knot
The artist is likely referring to someone who signed a contract that is affecting their success.

Now he runs with cash and the team that you got
The artist's fears surrounding the potential consequences of their pursuit of success have come to fruition - someone has taken advantage of their work.

All this here from a rap and a dream
The artist reflects on how they achieved their current success through hard work and ambition.

And it seems so simple
The artist reflects on the path that led them to this point and how it seemed easy to attain.

Whoo
An interjection expressing intense emotion or excitement.

I want my millie in cash
The artist desires to receive a million dollars in liquid cash.

I want to triple my fans
The artist desires to increase their fan base by three times the current amount.

I want the world to know The story of ERIK and all of his plans
The artist desires to share their story and ambitions with the world.

Ok
A general term of acknowledgement.

You say I’m talented right?
The artist asks if their producer recognizes their talent.

And all of my flows is tight?
The artist seeks validation of their artistic ability and craft.

I want to be part of League
The artist desires to join a collective or group related to their craft.

To make it all pop
The artist believes that joining a group would help bring more attention to their work.

In realty’s eyes
The artist recognizes the difference between the realities of the music industry and their dreams and aspirations.

This is not exactly what I had in mind
The artist expresses disappointment or dissatisfaction with their current situation.

When I said make a hit
The artist recalls a time when they wanted to make a hit record.

You know I kinda wanted to dance a little bit
The artist admits wanting to create music that was fun and light-hearted.

This just kinda left me feeling… Well, a little nervous for you
The artist's producer expresses concern for the emotional state of the performer.

Well, we got you out of your environment
The producer recognizes that the artist is in an unfamiliar setting from their normal recording locations.

What are you afraid of?
The producer is asking the artist why they are feeling anxious and fearful.