Discover the story of the song > Nightmares – Alice Glass

The protagonist of the song is expressing their desire to get rid of something that is causing them pain and discomfort. They don't want this thing to be a part of them anymore. They tell their romantic partner to be quiet and not look them in the eye. The protagonist feels like their partner is trying to make them feel bad. They want the thing that is bothering them to be taken away, no matter what it is. The protagonist doesn't want their partner to be a part of their lives anymore because they are causing them pain. Overall, the song is about the protagonist wanting to remove something negative from their life and no longer wanting their partner to be a part of it.