Nightmare
Saylem Lyrics

Cover the mirror and windows at night
To avoid seeing one's own reflection and anything out of the ordinary, it is advised to cover mirrors and windows at night

Avoid your reflection and turn out the light
To escape the fear of the unknown and the unusual, it's best to avoid one's own reflection and turn off the lights

Don't say my name
It is better not to invite or provoke the unknown by calling or mentioning it by name, as it could lead to dangerous consequences

Though I know that you might
Despite knowing the dangers and risks, curiosity could still get the better of you, leading you to call or mention the unknown by name

Your curiosity will kill you
The unknown can be dangerous and curiosity could lead to fatal consequences

Hiding beneath all the blankets for cover
The fear of the unknown can be so great that taking refuge in the blankets could provide some sense of comfort

Don't sneak a peek of what is floating above you
To avoid seeing anything that could be out of the ordinary, it is suggested not to look up or peek at anything that might be floating above you

Yeah it's floating above you
The fear of the unknown is so great that even the slightest thing floating above you can trigger fear and panic

Welcome to the nightmare
This is an introduction to a nightmarish world where everything is unknown and terrifying

You look like you've seen a ghost
The fear and panic of the unknown can leave one looking like they've seen something supernatural or paranormal

Gripping at the bedsheets
The fear of the unknown can be so intense that one may instinctively grip the bedsheets for comfort or to anchor themselves

Screaming bloody murder in your home
The fear of the unknown can be so overwhelming that the only reaction left is to scream and attract attention

Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical injuries can be seen and treated, but injuries caused by fear and panic can leave a lasting impact

But ghosts will never haunt me
The fear of the known can still be greater than the fear of the unknown. Ghosts may be real, but the fear they inspire can sometimes be overcome

But when I lay myself to sleep
Sleeping can be a vulnerable state where the fear of the unknown can take over and cause nightmares

There's something right beside me
The fear of the unknown can make one feel like they are not alone, even when they know they are

It's all fun and games until the person in the mirror
Playing around and tempting fate with the unknown can be exciting until the danger of the unknown is reflected back in the mirror

Is someone staring back with a face that you can't remember
The fear of the unknown can create a perception of something that is not quite right, leading one to question what is real

Tearing at the seams
The fear of the unknown can be so intense that it can mentally and emotionally break a person down

But I don't really see a problem
Despite the danger and terror of the unknown, some may not see it as a problem and even be drawn to it

Couldn't drown my demons
The fear of the unknown can be like a demon that cannot be drowned out or ignored

So I decided to join them
Some may embrace the fear of the unknown and choose to become part of it