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What does it mean?
The song represents recovery from a prolonged period of suffering.
In plain terms
It is about waking up after a very long bad experience.
What can you take from it?
Enduring hardship can feel like surviving a nightmare.

Where it applies

  • mental health recovery
  • overcoming trauma
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge progress
  • celebrate survival
  • recognize healing

Questions to consider

  • What nightmare have you recently woken from?

Another view

Subjective interpretation of what constitutes a nightmare.

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