Discover the story of the song > Nightmare – Halsey

The protagonist is singing about the difficult experiences she has gone through in her life, including being lied to and hurt by men. She recognizes that her own mind can be a weapon against her, but she also enjoys the attention she gets from people who talk badly about her. She refuses to be told what to do and how to act, and is proud of being a bit of a nightmare, even though it might scare others.