Last Words
The Nightmare Scenario Lyrics

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I wanted to see mars tonight
But settled instead for your rain streaked windshield
I opened up the sunroof to let the rain come in
To mask my tears

And she said: "IæŠ¦ sorry, I didnæŠ° mean to hurt you"
I nod and smile.
I have nothing to say

Silence fills there air
A tear runs down her cheek
And IæŠ£l die tonight

So I left you with my heart in my hands
And sorrow in my chest
Came home and stripped turned off all the lights
Filled the water in the tub
A smile, a cut, a flash IæŠ¦ gone.

Close my eyes and slip away forever.

You did this to me
You might as well have held the knife
Or sucked the last of my breath from my dying lips.
And as my body grows cold, hold me tight and steal my soul
And lock it away with the note in front of the mirror that held my last smile
Before I took my life
And all it said was "when you fall scream all the way down"
It ends not with a whimper but with a scream a cry a slamming door

A gunshot wound a bleeding heart
This is what love will do to you all.

Overall Meaning

In "Last Words," The Nightmare Scenario paints a vivid picture of a heartbreak and the aftermath of it. The song begins with the singer expressing his desire to see Mars but settling for the car ride with his partner. Perhaps, he wanted to share a unique experience with her but ended up with something more mundane. He allows the rain to mask his tears, indicating that he may be crying. As the song progresses, we see that his partner is the source of his distress. She apologizes for hurting him, but he has nothing to say. The silence is thick, and she sheds a tear before saying that she is going to die tonight. The lyrics paint a picture of despair, hopelessness, and a sense of finality.

The singer then comes home with his heart in his hands and sorrow in his chest, indicating the emotional pain he feels. He decides to end his life, cuts a smile, and then takes his life in the bathtub. The lyrics suggest a deep-seated resentment towards his partner for causing him so much pain. The final verse tells us that love can hurt in such a way that it ends with a scream, a slamming door, a gunshot wound, and a bleeding heart. Love can be beautiful, but it can also cause immense pain and suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to see mars tonight
I had hoped for something incredible and maybe even otherworldly, but instead settled for a mundane and rainy night with you.

But settled instead for your rain streaked windshield
I lowered my expectations and opted for spending time with you in the rain instead of something more amazing.

I opened up the sunroof to let the rain come in
I wanted to hide my tears from you by pretending they were raindrops and letting them mix in with the rain coming through the sunroof.

To mask my tears
I wanted to hide my true emotions from you by pretending my tears were just raindrops.

And she said: "IæŠ¦ sorry, I didnæŠ° mean to hurt you"
You apologized for hurting me, but it doesn't change anything.

I nod and smile.
I can't express how I truly feel, so I just pretend to be okay and smile along.

I have nothing to say
I'm at a loss for words and don't know how to respond to your apology.

Silence fills there air
The silence between us is palpable and uncomfortable.

A tear runs down her cheek
You show a sign of remorse, but it doesn't fix anything.

And IæŠ£l die tonight
I feel broken and empty, like there's no hope left, and can't keep going on like this anymore.

So I left you with my heart in my hands
I am leaving you with everything I have - my heart and soul - and giving up on the idea of us being together.

And sorrow in my chest
I feel only sadness and pain as I leave, but know it's for the best.

Came home and stripped turned off all the lights
I returned home and stripped bare, turning off all the lights and preparing for what will soon come next.

Filled the water in the tub
I prepare to take a bath, as a last moment of comfort and relaxation before the end.

A smile, a cut, a flash IæŠ¦ gone.
With a fleeting smile and one final act, I take my own life and leave this world forever.

Close my eyes and slip away forever.
As my consciousness fades away, I know I will never return or have another chance at life.

You did this to me
I blame you for my death and the circumstances that led to it.

You might as well have held the knife
You could have just as easily killed me yourself, given how much you hurt me.

Or sucked the last of my breath from my dying lips.
You took away all the life and energy from me, and left me with nothing but pain and sorrow until the end.

And as my body grows cold, hold me tight and steal my soul
As I die and my body cools, I wish for someone to hold me and take my soul with them, to release me from this world and the pain I feel.

And lock it away with the note in front of the mirror that held my last smile
I want whoever finds my lifeless body to take my soul and a note that I leave behind, which holds my last message of hope and happiness, and keep them together as a memory of me.

Before I took my life
This note was written just before I killed myself, and I hope it brings some closure or peace to whoever finds it.

And all it said was "when you fall scream all the way down"
My last message was one of anguish and pain, hinting that no matter what happens in life, it will hurt and leave scars.

It ends not with a whimper but with a scream a cry a slamming door
My life and the pain I have experienced ends not with silence or acceptance, but with a loud and dramatic final act.

A gunshot wound a bleeding heart
My last act was to take my own life with a gun, and my final moments were filled with nothing but pain and sadness.

This is what love will do to you all.
My tragic story is a warning to others, that love and relationships can lead to immense pain and suffering if things go wrong.

Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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