Nightmare
ZONE THE DARKNESS Lyrics


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立ち並ぶ団地 闇が増す3時 甘く甘美 罠にかかるジャンキー
奴の話なら半信半疑 嗅ぎ回るハンティング 安心は無い
フラつく裏路地 鼻につく悪臭 無言で頷く意味深な握手
同中のあいつアイスで薬中 family homies 何もかも無くす
学習出来ずにまたされる搾取 いつまでも待つ犬のお巡りさん
ダリィがしょうがないな ここは遠回りだ あとはお構いな 火つけなサティバ
冷たいか温かいか てか有りか無しかそれだけの話だ
友達が消える程の価値が 有るか無いかそれだけの話だ

狂いだす ふるダイスの賽の目が また足止めか てか何度目だ
迷子で泣いても合いの手は差し伸べない覚めないnightmare

挙動不審ガン開きな瞳孔 意味ない行動 また被害妄想
情緒不安定 病んで禁断症状 かんぺきなフォント まあ因果応報
行き場追われた同じ穴の狢 また辞めたふりか 救うなんて無理じゃん
罪なビーズが 失うfreedom 行き交う娑婆と中はただの馬鹿
仇となったloneliness (うもろいまい?) そんな奴が妙に多いこの時代
ほろ苦いな ボロしないさ (のに耐えてる奴はその二倍だ??)
日々の事情? まあそれは様々 仲間がいなけりゃ霊も真逆様
だがなぁ憚ったらmotherfucker 地獄まで落下していくたわはか

狂いだす ふるダイスの賽の目が また足止めか てか何度目だ
迷子で泣いても合いの手は差し伸べない覚めないnightmare

罰にクラック シャブにバッツ 銀のアルミ箔 スモークを炙り出す
ほら最初はヘヴンでも最後はヘル また悪魔が誘うシャルウィダンス
目の前にあるリアル全てラップになる バースに吐く
葛飾区の刺客に立つ資格 勘繰り合うな 俺様に似合うだろ冠は
ハングリー感 徐々に悪になる とめどないデザイン like a バブリシャスガム
巧みな歌詞 サブリミナルライン 笑えない過去もギャグになる
磨く美学 ぎがぐにまず せない目逸らして着信か確信犯
チャックみたく まずカマス一発 だが俺様に触れるなよnasty gal





狂いだす ふるダイスの賽の目が また足止めか てか何度目だ
迷子で泣いても合いの手は差し伸べない覚めないnightmare

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ZONE THE DARKNESS's song "Nightmare" depict an unsettling night in an urban wasteland where decadent junkies, dubious deals, and danger lurk at every corner. The first verse describes a housing complex (danchi) where darkness increases at 3 am, and a junkie falls into a trap of sweet temptation. Although the singer is skeptical of his stories, he keeps sniffing around looking for prey as there is no sense of security. In a dingy alley with a foul smell, a wavering handshake carries an ominous meaning that leaves the singer speechless. Another member of the same group wastes away with drugs, losing everything, even their family and friends, showing the vicious cycle of exploitation and addiction that perpetuates in these neighborhoods.


In the second verse, the lyrics refer to mental instability, irrational behavior, and delusional thoughts that are a common side-effect of drug abuse. The singer feels lost, abandoned, and trapped as even crying for help yields no response. The oppressive nightmare is inescapable, represented by the rolling dice marked with unpredictable things that determine their fate. The singer's life has turned from heaven to hell as they engage in immoral activities and feel a sense of guilt for their actions. They struggle with loneliness and have to bear life's bitter disappointments, and without the camaraderie of their peers, they feel like they are facing the spiritual world alone. The song provides a dark reflection of the reality of drug abuse, poverty, and hopelessness in the neglected areas of society, where people are forced to suffer in silence.


Line by Line Meaning

立ち並ぶ団地 闇が増す3時 甘く甘美 罠にかかるジャンキー
The housing complexes that line the streets, where darkness increases at 3am, are a sweet but deadly trap for addicts.


奴の話なら半信半疑 嗅ぎ回るハンティング 安心は無い
Talking about him only brings doubt and suspicion, while we sniff around like hunters, knowing that there's no safety.


フラつく裏路地 鼻につく悪臭 無言で頷く意味深な握手
Navigating through sketchy back alleys, we encounter nauseating smells and share meaningful, silent handshakes as a sign of agreement.


同中のあいつアイスで薬中 family homies 何もかも無くす
That guy from our group is addicted to ice, and it's tearing him and his loved ones apart, draining them of everything they have.


学習出来ずにまたされる搾取 いつまでも待つ犬のお巡りさん
We can't learn from the exploitation we face, and we'll always be waiting like dogs for the cops who only oppress us.


ダリィがしょうがないな ここは遠回りだ あとはお構いな 火つけなサティバ
We're getting frustrated with the detours and we'll take the shorter path, but after that, we won't care if we light up some Sativa.


冷たいか温かいか てか有りか無しかそれだけの話だ
It's as simple as whether it's cold or hot, or if it exists or not – nothing else to say.


友達が消える程の価値が 有るか無いかそれだけの話だ
The worth of something is only as much as the loss of friends it causes – nothing else to say.


狂いだす ふるダイスの賽の目が また足止めか てか何度目だ
The dice throws no one can control start spinning out of control again, throwing up roadblocks – how many times has this happened?


迷子で泣いても合いの手は差し伸べない覚めないnightmare
Even if lost and crying, no one will offer a helping hand – this recurring nightmare is never-ending.


挙動不審ガン開きな瞳孔 意味ない行動 また被害妄想
Our erratic and paranoid behavior, coupled with our wide, gun-wielding eyes, only leads to pointless actions and delusions of victimhood.


情緒不安定 病んで禁断症状 かんぺきなフォント まあ因果応報
We're emotionally unstable and suffering from withdrawal symptoms as we type perfect fonts – karma has come back to bite us.


行き場追われた同じ穴の狢 また辞めたふりか 救うなんて無理じゃん
We're all cornered animals with nowhere to go, and we'd rather fake quitting than get help – no one can save us now.


罪なビーズが 失うfreedom 行き交う娑婆と中はただの馬鹿
We're all prisoners to our sins, having lost our freedom, simply indulging in idiocy as we pass each other by.


仇となったloneliness (うもろいまい?) そんな奴が妙に多いこの時代
Loneliness has become our enemy (or ally?) and it's become more prevalent in this day and age.


ほろ苦いな ボロしないさ (のに耐えてる奴はその二倍だ??)
It may be bittersweet, but we won't give up – or maybe we're just enduring twice as much?


日々の事情? まあそれは様々 仲間がいなけりゃ霊も真逆様
Each day has its own circumstances, but without friends, even our spirit will be on the opposite side.


だがなぁ憚ったらmotherfucker 地獄まで落下していくたわはか
We won't hesitate, motherfucker, we're heading straight to hell without a second thought.


罰にクラック シャブにバッツ 銀のアルミ箔 スモークを炙り出す
As punishment, we turn to crack, meth, and bats, using aluminum foil to smoke it out.


ほら最初はヘヴンでも最後はヘル また悪魔が誘うシャルウィダンス
As they say, what starts in heaven will end in hell – and we're being tempted to dance with the devil again.


目の前にあるリアル全てラップになる バースに吐く
Everything real in front of us turns poetic in our raps, and we spit out our bars.


葛飾区の刺客に立つ資格 勘繰り合うな 俺様に似合うだろ冠は
We have the skills to stand up to Shikaku-ku's assassins, so don't question us – a crown suits us just fine.


ハングリー感 徐々に悪になる とめどないデザイン like a バブリシャスガム
As our hunger grows, we gradually become evil – our design is unstoppable, like a bubblegum that never loses its flavor.


巧みな歌詞 サブリミナルライン 笑えない過去もギャグになる
Our clever lyrics and subliminal lines make even our tragic pasts turn into a joke.


磨く美学 ぎがぐにまず せない目逸らして着信か確信犯
We refine our aesthetics until they're perfect, but we flinch and look away when we get a call – are we sure it's not from the law?


チャックみたく まずカマス一発 だが俺様に触れるなよnasty gal
We're quick like Chuck and strike with our fishing rod, but don't touch us, nasty gal.


狂いだす ふるダイスの賽の目が また足止めか てか何度目だ
The dice throws no one can control start spinning out of control again, throwing up roadblocks – how many times has this happened?


迷子で泣いても合いの手は差し伸べない覚めないnightmare
Even if lost and crying, no one will offer a helping hand – this recurring nightmare is never-ending.




Writer(s): Yakov Morozov

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Hey guys! OP here and I just wanna once again thank you all so, SO much for checking this out. I was the voice for JJ, Mr. Stares, Malphas, Rex Chugg, Miroslav Zanaya & Eustace DeKolta.

Quick programming note: there’s a gap of silence at Chapter 13 start, it doesn’t lose anything super important as it’s one character asking another to go to the roof & beginning her speech. BUT it’s working fine on spotify/apple so if you’re super curious, mark your timestamp & check the scene there before coming back!

I wrote this 2 years ago as the finale to my “year 1” story for Sturgeon and to hear it finalised in this way is insane. Few will ever see the work that Ronnie & I put into this over the last 11 months, but i cannot stress how insanely hard of a worker Ronnie is. Someone i’m blessed to call a friend.

If you love this & wanna support me, please consider preordering the book version out December 2nd, leaving a rating & review! https://www.amazon.com/Nightmare-Fighting-Championship-T-J-Lea-ebook/dp/B0BFZLV4FK art was done by Aron Adkins (follow on twitter @Pillar_shine) and i think it turned out AMAZING.

If you want to read on and discover what happens in year 2, the reading guide is in the description as is the other arcs Ronnie & Rom covered.

There were a ton of inspirations for this but the biggest was my love of MMA (particularly the pride tournaments of old), my actual side job as a wrestling commentator & fighting anime like Baki, JJBA, Yu Yu Hakusho, Hunter x HunterX OPM & more. I hope each homage gives you a smile and brightens your day.

And before you ask: No, this is not part of the prison series 😂 that is Mr Outlaws universe & i love his work, but we do our own thing & both do it well!

Please consider following & tweeting your support for every other VA in this production. Every single one of them went above & beyond in their roles and I could not be prouder in the diverse nature of our cast. As an NB author, to have multiple POC, neurodivergent & individuals with varying sexual orientations was an additional blessing to showcase that Sturgeon truly is for everyone.

Lastly, I hope you are staying safe & keeping well wherever you are. You are loved & you are valid.

I hope to see you again sometime for more entries into Sturgeons universe.

With love,

TJ

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