This Nightmare
Shayne Orok Lyrics
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That brings these tears to my eyes
It's not you
That makes me sad
It's that you don't
Care who you're leaving behind
I'm gonna miss you
Time keeps turnin' as I'm breakin down in this room
Only a few more hours 'til you go
Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare
Not if I can't be with you
If there's a way to end my suffering and pain
Then please won't you rescue me
Is my heart
Somethin' you played with for fun
Or did you really love me
Like I loved you
Can you come back
So you can see what you've done to me
There's no way out of this mess
Can't move on with these feelings inside my head
Not this regret or this emptiness
Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare
Not if I can't be with you
If there's a way to end my suffering and pain
Then please won't you rescue me
Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare
Not if I won't be with you
The song "This Nightmare" by Shayne Orok deals with the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a relationship that ended abruptly. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and heartache as they try to grasp the situation and come to terms with their feelings. The opening lines, "It's not you that brings these tears to my eyes, it's not you that makes me sad," set the tone for the song, indicating that the singer is aware that their pain is not caused by the person they are addressing in the song. They then go on to express their frustration that the person doesn't seem to care about the harm they have caused and is willing to leave the singer behind without a second thought.
The singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and desperately wants the other person to understand the pain they are causing. The chorus, "Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare, not if I can't be with you," repeats throughout the song and highlights the singer's desperation to be with the other person. They are desperately hoping for some kind of closure so they can move on from the pain of the breakup.
Overall, "This Nightmare" is a poignant and powerful song about heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a relationship that has ended abruptly. It beautifully captures the emotions of someone going through a difficult time and conveys the pain and confusion that comes with a sudden breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not you
The source of emotional distress is not the person addressed in the song.
That brings these tears to my eyes
The person named does not evoke tears directly.
It's not you
The cause of sadness is not the same person who is not causing tears.
That makes me sad
The person mentioned is not the reason for sadness.
It's that you don't
The reason for sadness is the apathy of the person discussed.
Care who you're leaving behind
The individual named does not consider the feelings of those they are departing from.
I'm gonna miss you
The singer will feel the effects of the person's departure.
I'm gonna miss you
The vocalist will experience a sense of loss when the individual leaves.
Time keeps turnin' as I'm breakin down in this room
It feels like time is passing slowly for the vocalist, causing distress.
Only a few more hours 'til you go
The individual referenced is about to depart soon.
Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare
The artist wants to avoid feeling a more extreme version of the current emotional state.
Not if I can't be with you
The desire to avoid further negative feelings is contingent on the ability to be close to the person leaving.
If there's a way to end my suffering and pain
The singer would like to resolve their negative emotional state.
Then please won't you rescue me
The vocalist is requesting that someone else help them feel better.
Is my heart
The subject of the question is the emotions of the vocalist.
Somethin' you played with for fun
The singer is asking if their emotions were taken advantage of callously.
Or did you really love me
Alternatively, the vocalist is wondering if their emotions were reciprocated genuinely.
Like I loved you
The vocalist cared deeply for the person they are questioning.
Can you come back
The artist desires the return of the person they are referencing.
So you can see what you've done to me
The vocalist wants the other person to witness and understand the damage they caused.
There's no way out of this mess
The singer feels trapped in their negative emotional state.
Can't move on with these feelings inside my head
The singer is unable to progress past their current emotional state.
Not this regret or this emptiness
Specifically, the artist wants to escape feelings of regret and loneliness.
Don't wanna fall deeper into this nightmare
The artist reiterates their fear of heightened negative feelings.
Not if I can't be with you
The desire to avoid stronger negative feelings is still contingent on being close with the person they are addressing.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xXToxicRawrrXx
I love this guy!!!! He's such a good singer. He's got the look's, and the voice!
@reianne12
I remember being 11 when this song was first posted to youtube... i havent listened to shayne in over a year. hes still amazing :)
@stellabearx3
I love shayne orok he's so talented
@musicalxkiwi99
This song always reminds me of graduation and all my senior friends leaving... So now I've come back to this song because it's that time of year again.. :\
@stefanylopez2510
I sang this song to my boyfriend when he told me about leaving to war <3 i cried while singing it
@SurrealSaDiabel
I've been listening to this kid FOREVER!! I'm soooooo happy more people know who he is now!!! XD
@Galaxystarlight1120
thank you so much for this is really appreciate it. shayneis so talented and amazing.
@NKN1CA97
wee.. im addicted to this song!! cant listen to any music but this!! oh my, cant count how many times ive listened to this song..
@desrochesjp01
0 dislikes. amazing <3
@kelly9050
this song makes me cry i love this Shayne