Nightmare
UNDREAM feat. Neoni Lyrics


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Chest is rising yeah I'm counting my breaths
One, two, three
Got my demons singing songs in my head
Do, Re, Mi
Making friends with the monsters underneath my bed
Hoping that they don't leave me for dead

Now I lay me down to sleep
Hope someone's watching over me
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
'Cause I-I-I'm, I-I-I'm

Living in a nightmare
Living in a nightmare
Is there anybody out there?
Living in a nightmare

Skeletons in my closet come alive
Haun-ting-me
Dancing with all the shadows in my mind
R-I-P
Making friends with the monsters underneath my bed
Hoping that they don't leave me for dead

Now I lay me down to sleep
Hope someone's watching over me
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
'Cause I-I-I'm, I-I-I'm

Living in a nightmare
Living in a nightmare
Is there anybody out there?
Living in a nightmare

Now I lay me down to sleep
I hear a voice it's calling me
Pray the Lord my soul to keep




'Cause I-I-I'm, I'm
I'm living in a nightmare

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Neoni's "Nightmare" tell a story of a person who is struggling with inner demons and darkness within their mind, leading to a feeling of being stuck in a never-ending nightmare. The first verse talks about the physical sensations of anxiety, with the singer counting their breaths and hearing their demons singing songs in their head, creating a constant discomfort. The second verse talks about the psychological aspect, with the skeletons in the closet coming alive and shadows dancing in their mind. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being alone in this nightmare, wondering if there's anyone out there who can relate or help.


The line "making friends with the monsters underneath my bed, hoping that they don't leave me for dead" is an interesting one, as it suggests that the singer is finding some comfort in the very things that scare them. This is a common theme in horror movies and books, where the singer must confront their fears in order to overcome them, and Neoni seems to be exploring this concept in a more nuanced way through the lyrics.


The repetition of the prayer "Now I lay me down to sleep, pray the Lord my soul to keep" also adds to the sense of desperation and fear in the song. This is a bedtime prayer taught to many children, and hearing it in the context of a nightmare reinforces the idea that the singer is feeling vulnerable and in need of protection.


Overall, "Nightmare" is a haunting and introspective song that delves into the inner workings of someone's mind during a difficult time. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling alone and scared in the face of personal struggles, and highlights the importance of reaching out for help and support when needed.


Line by Line Meaning

Chest is rising yeah I'm counting my breaths
I am conscious of the fact that I am breathing and taking note of each breath I take


Got my demons singing songs in my head
My inner voice is filled with negative thoughts and emotions that feel like demons


Making friends with the monsters underneath my bed
I am trying to come to terms with my fears and anxieties which I view as monsters lurking under my bed


Hoping that they don't leave me for dead
I am afraid that my fears and anxieties will overwhelm me and cause me to lose hope


Now I lay me down to sleep
I am preparing to go to bed and fall asleep


Hope someone's watching over me
I am hoping that there is someone or something watching over me to protect me from my fears and worries


Pray the Lord my soul to keep
I am asking for divine intervention to protect me while I sleep


'Cause I-I-I'm, I-I-I'm
I am emphasizing that I am experiencing something very intense and personal


Living in a nightmare
I feel like I am trapped in a nightmare, stuck in a negative cycle of fear and anxiety


Is there anybody out there?
I am questioning whether there is anyone who can help me break free from my negative thought patterns and emotions


Skeletons in my closet come alive
My past traumas and fears are resurfacing and affecting me in the present


Haun-ting-me
My fears and anxieties are causing me to feel haunted and tormented


Dancing with all the shadows in my mind
Metaphor for having to deal with all the negative thoughts and emotions that are haunting the singer


R-I-P
Acronym for rest in peace, which could be seen as a wish for the negative emotions to subside or an acknowledgement of the fact that the singer feels like they are dying inside


I hear a voice it's calling me
The singer is experiencing auditory hallucinations or intense internal dialogue that is causing them distress


I'm living in a nightmare
Reiteration of the fact that the artist feels like they are trapped in a negative cycle of fear and anxiety




Writer(s): Caitlin Aureal Powell, Sidney Dior Powell, Simon Lindroos

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@neoni

Listen to Nightmare on any platform HERE - https://ffm.to/neoninightmare.OYD

@emasilipetar5505

Okay, I don’t understand why your songs are so powerful and addictive, and have so few reviews ?! The song is top, I love that you release a song every month that sounds like you’ve been writing it for half a year, each of your songs is a hit for me! GO ON NEONI! ❤️🎶🤘🏼

@neoni

AHHHH Thank you so so much!! We are in our happy place when we are writing. Tough times and major stress makes us want to write and write. Last year was so hard and this year is not getting any easier so far so we are going to our most happy place. MAKING MUSIC and writing song!!

@AdrianMusicProd

@@neoni your one song inspired me to write a song of my own called “king of the freaks” but I have no way of releasing it lol

@iron1194

Bro me too WTF Bro you have to listen darksite omg love this Song

@henryhubrich1721

Bru so true

@sairajaved4329

Show them to everyone
They will get more views

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@leonor23_4

I’m going to like it without watching, because I know that this is a masterpiece

@sofi_ramimurtagh

Totally agree! I did the same!

@fuffyshipper8788

Same

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