Nightmares & Flare Guns
Seb Adams Lyrics
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I try to wake myself but I can't run
I'm wide awake
The fear is overwhelming
I can't take it
I will have to find a way to keep pretending this ain't real
And make my mind believe that I can be in my fantasy
I shut my eyes and see I should be living in my dreams
I try to wake myself but I can't run
Away from what’s been hunting me in my dreams
For so long and now I hold my breath
And count to ten
My thoughts are closing in
And I have to pick my fights
I don't think that I can win
If I could only get through the night
It may seem hard at first
And it may seem impossible
I can't give up yet
I need to forget my troubles
My head is full of nightmares and flare guns
I try to wake myself but I can't run
Away from what’s been hunting me in my dreams
For so long and now I hold my breath
When I finally find the gun
My vision becomes clearer
I point it up to the sky
And I pull the trigger
For it was just a bad dream
And bad things happen to good people
I don't believe any of that
I'm not feeling equal
To the ones who can decide
The ones who dare to try
The ones who actually fall asleep at night
I've been having
Nightmares and flare guns
I try to wake myself but I can't run
Away from what’s been hunting me in my dreams
For so long and now I hold my breath
My head is full of nightmares and flare guns
I try to wake myself but I can't run
Away from what’s been hunting me in my dreams
For so long and now I hold my breath
And count to ten
Seb Adams’ “Nightmares and Flare Guns” is a haunting song about the fear and anxiety that comes with our dreams. He opens the song by saying, “My head is full of nightmares and flare guns, I try to wake myself but I can't run.” The juxtaposition of the flare gun with the nightmares show the dichotomy of his feelings. The flare gun, typically used for signaling for help, represents his desire to escape the nightmares. However, he cannot escape, and the nightmares continue to haunt him.
As the song progresses, Seb talks about his overwhelming fear and the need to pretend that his nightmares are not real. He wants to believe that he can live in his fantasy world, where the nightmares can’t touch him. But he knows that’s not possible. When he finally finds a flare gun, he realizes that it was all just a bad dream. He points it up to the sky and pulls the trigger, signifying that he has overcome his fears.
The song is about the power of the mind and how we can control our fears. The lyric, “It may seem hard at first and it may seem impossible, I can't give up yet, I need to forget my troubles” is there to remind us that we can get through tough times, even if it feels like we can’t. Overall, Seb Adams' "Nightmares and Flare Guns" captures the emotional journey of a person struggling with their fears and anxieties and ultimately overcoming them.
Line by Line Meaning
My head is full of nightmares and flare guns
I am plagued by frightening thoughts and feelings of danger
I try to wake myself but I can't run
I attempt to escape my fears but feel trapped
I'm wide awake
I am unable to sleep due to my worries
The fear is overwhelming
I feel consumed by terror
I can't take it
I am unable to endure this situation any longer
I will have to find a way to keep pretending this ain't real
I need to deceive myself and believe everything is fine
And make my mind believe that I can be in my fantasy
I must convince myself that I can live in a world free from my fears
I shut my eyes and see I should be living in my dreams
I imagine a world where my dreams are happy and safe
Away from what’s been hunting me in my dreams
I am stalked by fear even in my sleep
For so long and now I hold my breath
I have dealt with this struggle for a prolonged period and now I am bracing myself
And count to ten
I am using a calming technique to try and alleviate my fears
My thoughts are closing in
My worries are becoming harder to ignore
And I have to pick my fights
I need to choose which struggles are worth my energy
I don't think that I can win
I doubt my ability to overcome my fears
If I could only get through the night
I wish I could survive this ordeal until morning
It may seem hard at first
The journey to overcome my fears may appear daunting initially
And it may seem impossible
Overcoming my fears may feel like an impossible feat
I can't give up yet
I am determined to continue fighting
I need to forget my troubles
I must try to put my worries out of my mind
When I finally find the gun
When I discover a way to defend myself against my fears
My vision becomes clearer
My outlook becomes more positive
I point it up to the sky
I feel like I can conquer anything
And I pull the trigger
I take charge and overcome my fears
For it was just a bad dream
My fears were unfounded and only existed in my mind
And bad things happen to good people
Unfortunate events happen to anyone, regardless of their character
I'm not feeling equal
I feel inferior to others who can overcome their fears
To the ones who can decide
To those in control of their emotions
The ones who dare to try
To those who are courageous enough to face their fears
The ones who actually fall asleep at night
To those who have peace of mind when they sleep
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sebastiaan Boomsma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weirdassferret
When I heard your song on spotify I thought you HAVE to be a popular artist, because this is just.. outrageously good, honestly. You deserve so much more attention!!!
Please keep it up, I hope I will be able to hear many more of your songs!
I absolutely love it and I'm extremely happy I found you!
I wish you the best, amazing work really!
@SebAdams
Thanks so much! I just released another song and there's much more to come :)
@kylito5043
Exactly what I was thinking. I know you commented that a year ago, but I might as well reply.
@evoshadzzz5992
You still producing music?
@PlasmaTheDragon
Same, i thought he had to be a huge hit but no, 1k subs
@user-bs6ls8vl1k
Infact you are straordinary.
@vincentdinh-vienduong6475
Please donn't forget us as your original fans once you get famous <3
@SebAdams
I love your bio and I love you, Ketchup Kings
@loydacalderon8126
Thanks spotify.
@warlord8896
lituarly same