Bad Dreams

Bakermat's song "Bad Dreams" delves into the haunting experience of recurring nightmares and the psychological toll they take on an individual. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with intense fear and anxiety, manifesting through bad dreams that disrupt their sleep and peace of mind. The opening lines, "I've been having some bad, bad dreams / So I pull up the covers and I hide from sleep," immediately set the tone of dread and avoidance, highlighting the protagonist's desperate attempt to escape the torment of their subconscious mind.

The recurring theme of feeling like one is losing their sanity is prevalent throughout the song. Phrases like "I feel like I'm going crazy but I think I know better" and "Losing sleep over fantasy" suggest a struggle between reality and the terrifying illusions created by the mind. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the plea, "Please nobody hit the lights / Drowning in the panic, I go," which underscores the protagonist's fear of facing the darkness and the monsters that lurk within it.

Bakermat's use of metaphors, such as "All the monsters, they chase me down / Cut me open and bleed me out," conveys the visceral and relentless nature of these nightmares. The imagery of being pursued and harmed by monsters symbolizes the inescapable and consuming nature of anxiety and fear. Despite the overwhelming panic, there is a glimmer of resilience in the repeated assertion, "Must be acting crazy but I think I know better / Than to let them take a hold of me," indicating a determination to not let these bad dreams define or control the protagonist's life.