Perfect Nightmare – English Lyrics

• By: Shontelle

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotional depths of Shontelle's 'Perfect Nightmare,' a compelling R&B and dance track that delves into the complexities of troubled relationships. By analyzing the heartfelt lyrics and the blend of haunting melodies with upbeat rhythms, you can gain a deeper understanding of how music can transform personal struggles into a message of resilience and hope.

[English]

[WIND RUSTLING]

[SOFT PIANO MUSIC]

♪ SOMETIMES WE FIGHT ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I CRY ♪

♪ WHY DON'T I JUST TELL HIM GOODBYE ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I SHOULD ♪

♪ BUT SOMETIMES I DON'T ♪

♪ BUILD UP THE STRENGTH TO SAY THAT IT'S WRONG ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I HATE, SOMETIMES I LOVE ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I HURT, SOMETIMES I DON'T ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I WAIT FOR HIM TO CHANGE ♪

♪ BUT IT'S OKAY I JUST GOT TO PAY YEAH ♪

♪ AND I DON'T EVER WANNA LEAVE 'EM ALONE ♪

♪ THEY SAY I'M BRAIN WASHED ♪

♪ BUT I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ WITH THIS MAN YEAH ♪

♪ KEEP TELLIN' MYSELF THAT IT'S NOT WORTH IT ♪

♪ I ALREADY KNOW I DON'T DESERVE IT ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ SO WHEN WILL I WAKE UP AND SCREAM ♪

♪ NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE, PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I KEEP IT COOL ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I LET 'EM KNOW ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I EVEN PACK MY BAGS TO WALK OUT THE DOOR ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I FEEL SAFE ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I REALLY DON'T ♪

♪ SOMETIMES I PROMISE THAT I'M READY TO LET 'EM GO ♪

♪ BUT I DON'T EVER WANNA LEAVE 'EM ALONE ♪

♪ THEY SAY I'M BRAINWASHED BUT I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ WITH THIS MAN OOH ♪

♪ KEEP TELLIN' MYSELF THAT IT'S NOT WORTH IT ♪

♪ I ALREADY KNOW I DON'T DESERVE IT ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ SO WHEN WILL I WAKE UP AND SCREAM ♪

♪ NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE, PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ HOPIN' HE'S CHANGING ♪

♪ BUT I'M SCARED HE'S NOT ♪

♪ CAN'T SEE A WAY TO LEAVE HIM ♪

♪ HE OPENED MY EYES ♪

♪ KEEP TELLIN' MYSELF THAT IT'S NOT WORTH IT ♪

♪ I ALREADY KNOW I DON'T DESERVE IT ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE, PERFECT ♪

♪ KEEP TELLIN' MYSELF THAT IT'S NOT WORTH IT ♪

♪ I ALREADY KNOW I DON'T DESERVE IT ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON'T MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ SO WHEN WILL I WAKE UP AND SCREAM ♪

♪ NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE, PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY ♪

♪ BUT IF IT'S FROM YOU I DON MIND HURTING ♪

♪ THIS IS MY PERFECT NIGHTMARE, PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

♪ PERFECT NIGHTMARE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a struggle or conflict. noun - a physical or verbal conflict.
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears noun - a shedding of tears
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	interjection - used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation. noun - an expression of farewell.
strength /streŋkθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being physically strong.
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense dislike for. noun - intense dislike; hate.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone. noun - an intense feeling of deep affection.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - inflict physical or emotional pain on. noun - physical pain.
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in a place until an expected event happens.
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to become different. noun - the act or instance of making or becoming different.
pay /peɪ/ A1	verb - to give money to someone for goods or services. noun - money paid for a service or goods.
alone /əˈləʊn/ A1	adjective - having no one else present.
brainwashed /ˈbreɪnwɒʃt/ B2	adjective - having had one's beliefs and attitudes manipulated and altered by someone or something.
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being.
worth /wɜːrθ/ B1	adjective - equal in value to the specified amount. noun - the value of someone or something.
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - do something or have a particular quality as a result of one's actions or qualities.
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. verb - to make something perfect.
nightmare /ˈnaɪtmeər/ B1	noun - a frightening or unpleasant dream.
wake /weɪk/ A1	verb - to come out of sleep; stop sleeping.
scream /skriːm/ A2	verb - to give a long, loud, piercing cry or sound. noun - a long, loud, piercing cry.
safe /seɪf/ A1	adjective - protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.
scared /skeəd/ A1	adjective - frightened or worried.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight.