‘Sweet dreams are made of gold’, at least that’s what was imagined. Dreams are manifestations of our subconscious minds and in the case of An Honest Mistake, it wasn’t that sweet. According to Darren, the lead singer and main songwriter of the band, says, ‘My chest felt constricted, my heart was heavy. Cold sweat. I remember trying to wake myself up when I realised it was a dream. It felt like a combination of things. Evil faces, falling, teeth. When I eventually woke up, the line, ‘You’re nothing but a bad dream’, just kept playing in my head. Then, I just got to work immediately. I knew it was going to be a great idea for a song’. Darren continues, ‘I wanted some fresh perspectives so I consulted our ex-co vocalist, Sheryl Goh as well as close friend Amanda Love who helped with the initial melody idea. I felt like I didn’t want to do this on my own and working together with close friends would be so much better. When I got to the studio, I got Christian Theseira to help with the vocal sessions too. It’s a whole huge effort I feel.’

The first release by An Honest Mistake for 2022 which features 2 of the hottest Malaysian acts right now, Patriots and Bright Minder. Amir Shazrin aka Ayeen, the lead vocalist of Patriots contributed some of his infamous belts and crushing screams while Daniel Sabirin aka Jack, guitar virtuoso of instrumental outfit, Bright Minder dropped a sweet melodious guitar solo.

‘Bad Dream’ explores the theme of unreciprocated love or feelings for another person packaged in the medium or realm of a nightmare. The verses describe the feelings and desires felt by the writer while being in the dream with the chorus finally breaking through questioning one’s worth and at the same time coming to terms that the relationship is a poor investment. ‘You’re nothing but a bad dream’, is a powerful statement of victory and triumph. The aim of the song is to give power and authority back to individuals who are facing challenges in life whether it could be a job or relationship that nothing is too difficult to conquer. All that is needed is acknowledgement and then a decision.
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An Honest Mistake - Bad Dream

V1:
I’m drowning in cold sweat
Feels like these walls are closing in
Sinking further and deeper in my sleep
Will you wake me from this nightmare?
Can’t take one more night like this
Will we ever see the sun rise ?

Chorus:
Tell me all the reasons why
Why you gotta hang me out to dry?
Erase the pain i feel inside
Cos you’re nothing but a bad dream

V2:
Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?
When you’ve got your hands around my neck
The nights a little colder, days a little longer
Got the devil on my shoulder
Telling me to pull the trigger
So i swallow these pills just to help me
To help me sleep at night

Chorus 2:
Tell me all the reasons why
Why you gotta hang me out to dry?
Erase the pain i feel inside
Cos you’re nothing but a bad dream

Why won't anything feel right?
I'm just tryna make it out alive
I can barely find the will to fight
Won't you wake me from this bad dream?
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Filmed, edited & directed by Andrew Tan
Performed by An Honest Mistake
Recorded & mixed at Studio2105 by JD Wong
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