Nightmare

Avenged Sevenfold

About Nightmare

"Nightmare" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released as the lead single for their fifth studio album, Nightmare.


Year:
2010
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Nightmare!(now your nightmare comes to life)

Dragged ya down below
Down to the devil's show
To be his guest forever
Peace of mind is less than never
Hate to twist your mind
But God ain't on your side
An old acquaintance severed
Burn the world your last endeavor

Flesh is burning
You can smell it in the air
'Cause men like you have
Such easy soul to steal (steal)
So stand in line while
They ink numbers in your head
You're now a slave
Until the end of time here
Nothing stops the madness,
Turning, haunting, yearning
Pull the trigger

You should have known
The price of evil
And it hurts to know
That you belong here, yeah
Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare

(While your nightmare comes to life)

Can't wake up in a sweat
'Cause it ain't over yet
Still dancing with your demons
Victim of your own creation
Beyond the will to fight
Where all that's wrong is right
Where hate don't need a reason
Loathing self-assassination

You've been lied to
Just to rape you of your site
And now they have the nerve
To tell you how to feel (feel)

So sedated as they
Medicate your brain
And while you slowly
Go insane they tell ya
"Given with the best intentions
Help you with your complications"

You should have known
The price of evil
And it hurts to know
That you belong here, yeah
No one to call
Everybody to fear
Your tragic fate is looking so clear, yeah
Oh, it's your fuckin' nightmare

Fight
Not to fail
Not to fall
Or you'll end up like the others

Die
Die again
Drenched in sin
With no respect for another

Down
Feel the fire (fire)
Feel the hate
Your pain is what we desire

Lost
Hit the wall (wall)
Watch you crawl (crawl)
Such a replaceable liar

And I know you hear their voices (calling from above)
And I know they may seem real (these signals of love)
But our life's made up of choices (some without appeal)
They took for granted your soul
And it's ours now to steal

(As your nightmare comes to life)

You should have known
The price of evil
And it hurts to know
That you belong here, yeah
No one to call
Everybody to fear
Your tragic fate is looking so clear, yeah
Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare

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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold (sometimes abbreviated to A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of M. Shadows (vocalist), Synyster Gates (lead guitarist), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitarist), and Johnny Christ (bassist). more »

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Written by: Zachary James Baker, Matthew Sanders, Jonathan Seward, Brian Haner

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Song Title And Band
"Nightmare" is a song released by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
Release Date
The song was first released on July 27, 2010, as part of their fifth studio album.
Chart Performance
The song charted at no. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, an impressive placement for the band.
Vocal Style
Lead vocalist M. Shadows utilizes a rough, growling style to lend an aggressive tone to the track.
Lyrics
"Nightmare" was written as a concept song and is composed of dark, haunting lyrics that mainly revolve around death and hell.
Album Concept
The "Nightmare" album was originally supposed to be a concept album following a death theme, but the concept was abandoned after the death of drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan.
Musical Composition
Musically, the song incorporates heavy guitars, pounding drums, and a distinctive, eerie riff.
The Rev’s Contribution
Before his death, The Rev wrote most of the song's instrumental parts except for the guitar solos.
Music Video
The video for "Nightmare" features an eerie horror-movie theme, fitting for the song's ominous lyrics.
Awards And Nominations
The song and its album saw Avenged Sevenfold nominated for several awards, including the Best Hard Rock Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Infamous Character
In the music video, a character known as "Little Piece of Heaven" is seen to visit hell, which parallels the song's lyrics.
Special Meaning
This song holds a special meaning for the band and fans, as it was the first single released after the death of their drummer, The Rev.
Tribute to The Rev
Although the song has a dark theme, it is often interpreted by fans as a heart-wrenching tribute from the band to their late band member.
Band Member Lineup
Besides M. Shadows, other band members include Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ, Synyster Gates, and later drummer Arin Ilejay who replaced the late Rev.

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