Halsey’s ‘Nightmare’ Lyrics — Listen to Halsey’s Rage-Filled, Powerful New Single
Halsey's "Nightmare" lyrics are filled with unapologetic rage! The singer released her new single Friday (May 17), delivering an angsty, '90s rock-inspired banger.
The pop star first hinted at the new song during a concert in early May, and later confirmed the title on her Twitter and Instagram accounts after sending fans on a wild search for clues.
She also appeared to tease a potential lyric ("c’mon little lady, give us a smile?"), hinting that the song would be a take-down of the patriarchy.
Listen to "Nightmare" and watch the video, starring a cameo from Blondie, below:
Check out the full lyrics to Halsey's "Nightmare," below, as they become available.
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I shall die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s---, but I love it every time
And I realize
I've tasted blood and it is sweet
I've had the rug pulled beneath my feet
I've trusted lies and trusted men
Broke down and put myself back together again
Stared in the mirror and punched it to shatters
Collected the pieces and picked out a dagger
I've pinched my skin in between my two fingers
And wished I could cut some parts off with some scissors
Come on little lady, give us a smile
No, I ain't got nothing to smile about
I got no one to smile for, I've waited a while for
A moment to say "I don't owe you a Goddamn thing"
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s---, but I love it every time
And I realize
No sweet dream but I'm a hell of a knife
That I'm no sweet dream, but I'm a hell of a knife
No, I won't smile, but I'll show you my teeth
And I'ma let you speak if you just let me breathe
I've been polite, but won't be caught dead
Letting a man tell me what I should do in my bed
Keep my exes in check in my basement
'Cause kindness is weakness, or worse, you're complacent
I could play nice, or I could be a bully
I'm tired and angry, but somebody should be
Come on little lady, give us a smile
No, I ain't got nothing to smile about
I got no one to smile for, I've waited a while for
A moment to say "I don't owe you a Goddamn thing"
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk shit, but I love it every time
And I realize
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s---, but I love it every time
And I realize
Someone like me can be a real nightmare, completely aware
But I'd rather be a real nightmare than die unaware, yes
Someone like me can be a real nightmare, completely aware
But I'm glad to be a real nightmare, so save me your prayers
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s---, but I love it every time
And I realize
I, I keep a record of the wreckage in my life
I gotta recognize the weapon in my mind
They talk s---, but I love it every time
And I realize
I'm no sweet dream but I'm a hell of a knife
That I'm no sweet dream but I'm a hell of a knife