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Novim's Nightmare
Cat Stevens
Once I had a dream, that worried me
Like a drunken guillotine
Lingering just above my head
Why, why, why, why?
Why was I born ";The Nine";
Cursed repeatedly
Who would know if I should die.
No one needed me
Doo doo doo doo doo
Dark and empty was the place to which I'd come
Cold and silent was the house my name was on
Nine rooms and a tomb in every one
S'dark and empty was the place to which I'd come
All at once my bones began to change
I was tall and young again,
Sweet as rain falling on the snow
Who, who, who, who?
Who is he, who am I, and
What laid in between?
How can I say goodbye? No one let me in
Can't see no need for Nine no more
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Novim's Nightmare by Cat Stevens delves into themes of disillusionment and the collapse of an idealistic worldview. It paints a picture of someone waking up to the harsh realities of the world, exploring the journey from naïveté to a more sobering understanding of life. The song reflects on the darker aspects of human existence, such as conflict and disappointment, and touches on the loss of innocence with poignant lyrics that reveal deep introspection and emotional turmoil.
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