Dream or a nightmare

(Verse 1)
Whenever I close my eyes,
You're the only one I see,
I can't focus on anything,
Other than you.

You're always on my mind,
It's driving me insane,
I need to focus on life's demands,
But you won't let me be.

(Chorus)
Is this a dream or a nightmare?
I just can't figure it out,
Am I meant to fall for you?
Or should I try to forget you?
I'm lost in this confusion,
Someone, please guide me through.

(Verse 2)
There are moments that feel right,
And moments that feel wrong,
I can't discern the difference,
Blinded by thoughts of you.

I know you don't care,
That's the harsh reality,
We can never be,
So why do you look so lovely?

(Chorus)
Is this a dream or a nightmare?
I just can't figure it out,
Am I meant to fall for you?
Or should I try to forget you?
I'm lost in this confusion,
Someone, please guide me through.

(Outro)
I've been wondering if you like me,
I don't know who to believe,
You leave me so confused,
But I'm getting used to it.

Is this a dream or a nightmare?
I just can't figure it out,
Am I meant to fall for you?
Or should I try to forget you?
I'm lost in this confusion,
Someone, please guide me through.

Is this a dream or a nightmare?
I just can't figure it out,
Am I meant to fall for you?
Or should I try to forget you?
I'm lost in this confusion,
Someone, please guide me through.

Yeah, I'll try to forget you.

Dark pop, indie pop, bedroom pop, emo-pop
Confused, Haunted by feelings, Dreamy but unsettling, Longing, Emotional tension, Soft heartbreak, Overthinking / spiralling
Soft piano (main emotional driver), Ambient pads (dreamy, floating atmosphere), Light electronic drums (gentle kick, airy snare), Reverb‑heavy electric guitar (for texture), Sub‑bass (low, warm, emotional weight), Vocal layers and harmonies in the chorus, Optional: lo‑fi beats for a bedroom‑pop feel
75–95 BPM
Verses Minimal, spacious, Soft piano chords, Slow, steady beat, Lots of room for vocals to breathe
Chorus Beat comes in stronger, Kick on 1 and 3, snare on 2 and 4, Synth pad swells underneath, Repeated hook (“Is this a dream or a nightmare?”) feels hypnotic
Outro Stripped back Piano and pads, Vocals front and centre, Emotional fade‑out