Nightmare
Screwl Stew Lyrics

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36 and a dead end job, me and Mrs Bob
A couple kids and somethings i regret
18 and in search of life, with no stereotypes
To keep my dreams alive

Sleeping in my bedroom, trying not to dream
But everything i think about always turns out clean
And everything was thought through and now i can't believe

That everything i hated is now becoming me

Tell me if a catch a cloud 'cause i'm not allowed
To reach too high or i might miss the ground
Flying with the borrowed wings and of all these things
Tell me how long will i last

Sleeping in my bedroom, trying not to dream
But everything i think about always turns out clean
And everything was thought through and now i can't believe
That everything i hated is now becoming me

I feel free going down

Overall Meaning

"Nightmare" by Screwl Stew is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of young adulthood and trying to navigate life while dealing with regret, unfulfilled dreams, and limitations. The opening lines set the stage for an existence that seems unfulfilling and stagnant, with no hope of change. The singer is 36 and stuck in a dead-end job, living with his wife and kids, and haunted by past mistakes. At the same time, he remembers a time when he was 18 and filled with hope and dreams, with no stereotypes holding him back.

The singer's frustration and sense of defeat come through in the chorus. He's trying not to dream, but everything he thinks about is idealized and out of reach. He's trapped in his own mind, unable to escape from the limitations that others have put on him or those that he has accepted himself. As he says, "everything I hated is now becoming me." The song culminates in a plea for help, as the singer wonders how long he'll be able to keep going with his borrowed wings before crashing to the ground.

Overall, "Nightmare" is a powerful and gut-wrenching song that captures the feelings of frustration and desperation that can come with trying to make your way in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

36 and a dead end job, me and Mrs Bob
I am 36 years old with a job going nowhere and married to Mrs. Bob

A couple kids and somethings i regret
I have a few kids and some regrets about my past choices

18 and in search of life, with no stereotypes
At 18, I was searching for meaning in life and didn't want to fall into any stereotypes

To keep my dreams alive
So that I can continue to pursue my dreams

Sleeping in my bedroom, trying not to dream
I'm lying in bed trying to avoid dreaming

But everything i think about always turns out clean
However, every thought I have seems to turn out perfectly

And everything was thought through and now i can't believe
All my thoughts were planned but I'm having trouble believing it

That everything i hated is now becoming me
All the things I didn't like are now becoming a part of me

Tell me if a catch a cloud 'cause i'm not allowed
I wonder if I can achieve the impossible because it seems like I'm not allowed to

To reach too high or i might miss the ground
If I strive for too much, I might lose my footing

Flying with the borrowed wings and of all these things
I'm flying but with wings that aren't really mine