Nightmare
UNDEAD Lyrics


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When I close my eyes and I try to sleep
The weight of the world falls down on me
It's all a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare

Sick, inside of bed, infected with the feelings
Staring up like my dreams were projected on the ceiling
I can see it, I want the money and the fame too
They told me when you get it, never let it change you
And finally, I've morphed into everything I tried to be
The fucking irony, as everybody's got their eye on me
Society, quickly became my rivalry
Driving me off the deep end, then doubt starts to creep in
Fairweather, they're never there, do I need friends? We eating
But will they stick around when the feast ends?
You say you love me when it's glitter and gold
But when it's bitter and cold, would you deliver my soul?
Or just cut me out the picture and roll?
Love is pain and it's taking its toll
Feel like I've wasted my whole life
Always working, searching for some shit
Tryna live a life that's perfect, but perfect don't exist

When I close my eyes and I try to sleep
The weight of the world falls down on me
It's all a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Spent my whole life chasing after dreams
But every dream turns out to be
Just a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare

Help me, no, I can't help myself
Help me to believe that I'm somebody else
Not some fucking addict who can't dream 'cause his habits
Are chopped up on a table 'til he screams, "Let me have it"
Fuck it, what's a life anyway, huh?
You hear about that kid who died again today, huh?
I'd pull my fucking guts out just to make you understand
That I've become a ghost, I am a ghost, I'm not a man
Why can't I fucking say it? They'd say that I'm insane
But in a song they'd play it 'cause they understand the pain
What the fuck is going on? Who am I?
Life is just so fucking long, I wanna
Forgive me, don't forget me, believe you can protect me
It's just a song, I'm venting with the verse that's never- ending
And I have finally lost, the world has finally won
Dear God, did you forget your son?

When I close my eyes and I try to sleep
The weight of the world falls down on me
It's all a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Spent my whole life chasing after dreams
But every dream turns out to be
Just a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
Part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare

Can't find a reason why, don't know why I even try
I pray when I sleep at night, so at least I'll die a decent guy
When I look in the mirror and say hi, I can't look me in the eye
We're both ashamed of the guy on the other side
Can't find my peace and quiet, some things are better left in silence
It's me who needs some guidance, or maybe what I need is violence
Well, I'm having a meltdown, can't ask for help now
Got so much self-doubt that I weird myself out, can you help out?
So many selfish phobias like self-inflicted loneliness
Sometimes I get so low in this, empty search for holiness
Can't seem to find a reason why, I don't know why I even try
These demons, they won't let me sleep at night
They're killing my dreams, they need me to die
But fuck it, I got nothing left to say
We're all gonna die anyway




Shit could happen to me any day
I just spit 32 and didn't say a damn thing

Overall Meaning

The song “Nightmare” by UNDEAD is a dark, introspective exploration of the struggles that come with chasing after success and fame. The lyrics describe the weight of the world falling down on the singer when they try to sleep, portraying the overwhelming nature of the pressure that they feel. They feel sick and infected with the feelings that come with the territory of success, and they start to wonder if they even need friends or love. They feel like they’ve wasted their whole life in pursuit of perfection and success, and they’ve become a ghost, not a man.


The singer of the song is clearly struggling with addiction and self-doubt, and they scream for help, asking for someone to help them believe that they’re somebody else. They’re ashamed of who they are and can’t look in the mirror when they say hi. They’re having a meltdown and can’t ask for help, and the demons won’t let them sleep at night. They believe that their dreams are being killed, and they feel that they have nothing left to say.


Overall, “Nightmare” is a raw, emotional depiction of the darkness that can come with chasing after success and trying to be someone that you’re not. It’s a powerful song that highlights the importance of mental health and the need for genuine connection and support.


Line by Line Meaning

When I close my eyes and I try to sleep
The singer is trying to sleep, but the weight of their problems causes them mental distress.


The weight of the world falls down on me
The singer feels overwhelmed by their problems and responsibilities.


It's all a part of my nightmare, part of my nightmare
The singer's troubles are a recurring source of discomfort, making everyday life a literal nightmare for them.


Sick, inside of bed, infected with the feelings
The artist is deeply upset and affected by their emotions.


Staring up like my dreams were projected on the ceiling
The artist is lying in bed, unable to sleep, and feels as though their dreams are tormenting them.


They told me when you get it, never let it change you
Someone advised the singer not to let fame and wealth change who they are.


Fairweather, they're never there, do I need friends? We eating
The singer wonders if they need friends, since those who are only present in good times are not true friends.


But will they stick around when the feast ends?
The artist wonders if their shallow friends will abandon them when the artist is no longer rich and famous.


Love is pain and it's taking its toll
The artist is experiencing pain and exhaustion from a difficult love life.


Spent my whole life chasing after dreams
The artist has worked hard to pursue their goals and desires.


But every dream turns out to be
The singer's dreams never bring the satisfaction and success that they anticipated.


Not some fucking addict who can't dream 'cause his habits
The artist is not just an addict unable to control their drug use, but someone who struggles to have dreams and aspirations because of their addiction.


What's a life anyway, huh?
The singer wonders if their life has any significance or meaning.


What the fuck is going on? Who am I?
The singer is feeling lost and unsure of their identity.


Dear God, did you forget your son?
The singer questions their faith and whether or not God is looking out for them.


Can't find a reason why, don't know why I even try
The artist feels hopeless and helpless, unsure of the purpose of their efforts.


I pray when I sleep at night, so at least I'll die a decent guy
The artist hopes to die as a good person, and therefore prays every night before sleeping.


When I look in the mirror and say hi, I can't look me in the eye
The singer is ashamed of themselves and can't even look at their own reflection with confidence.


Got so much self-doubt that I weird myself out, can you help out?
The singer has so much self-doubt that they even frighten themselves, and they are asking for help.


We're all gonna die anyway
The artist has reached a level of nihilism where they believe everyone is going to die eventually.


Shit could happen to me any day
The artist is resigned to the possibility of anything bad happening to them anytime.


I just spit 32 and didn't say a damn thing
The artist feels they have not accomplished anything despite all their efforts.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Murillo, Dylan Peter Alvarez, George Ragan, Jordon Terrell, Jorel Decker, Matthew Good

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