Grand Commander - Life is a Nightmare (Lyric Video)

The bass solo at the end is an unedited first take. The name of the ghost is Norb. This is not a song for normal days. This is a song about the shitty days that feel like they're never going to go away.
Lyrics:
Life is a nightmare that never ends
The world doesn’t fight fair, better not pretend
Swimming upstream again, my patience wearing thin
Life is a nightmare that never ends
On the good days, I’m the nightmare’s nightmare
On the bad days, the nightmare’s alive
Nowhere to turn
Trembling inside
I’m all alone, struggling to breathe
Out on my own, drowning in my dreams
Some days I run, some days I fall
Some days I hold a fist to the sky and scream
I asked the gods for a dream, I received a nightmare
I searched the skies for a sign, I know I’m alone here
(I am so alone)
Life is hell with chaos in the air
(Love floats away)
And I’m falling off the edge
Life is a nightmare ’til the bitter end
The answer is right there, but you can’t extend
Atrophied brainwaves to even comprehend
Life is a nightmare that never ends
Living in a nightmare
Living in a nightmare
Nightmare

[@AfteraNightofUnsettlingDreams]

Life was a nightmare until I heard that cool bass riff

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

fuck yeah dude thanks boss!! :)

[@AfteraNightofUnsettlingDreams]

@@GrandCommanderMusic how can i be the boss if you're the Commander?

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@AfteraNightofUnsettlingDreams you're the boss of your ship, I'm the commander of mine. we form a fleet.

[@AfteraNightofUnsettlingDreams]

@@GrandCommanderMusic off to conquer the forbidden seas we go🤘

[@das8.kapitel260]

I stumbled across your amazing music and use it to get through bad days. And now you created one more piece to help us through the nightmare. Love it

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

yep, trying to get through the nightmare myself. I'm grateful you find these songs helpful. you're awesome thanks for letting me know :)

[@azulizachan7595]

Me when it's exams week: Also, Norb is my spirit _I'm taking Norb with me you can't stop me_

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

ahhhhhh exams are most certainly a nightmarish aspect of life. Norb is a community ghost we are free to take Norb any which way. :) :)

[@pcanuck7542]

This song has one of the best bass solos that i’ve heard in a very very long time

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Yessssss so happy about the bass love thank you!!! :) :)

[@myst8606]

Oh look, the next song I will play nonstop for the next 30 years. Thank you for another wonderful song sir.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

ahhhhh amazing I love it. Thank you so much, so happy you dig this one :)

[@bread_box_6284]

Grand commander comes back with another banger!! You really put the grand in grand commander :)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

ahhhhhhhhhh wow!!! that's the coolest thing you could possibly say, putting the grand in grand commander!! doing what I can. thanks for sticking around and listening it means so much!!! :) :)

[@v0lny886]

Such an underrated artist

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you are appreciated, thank you :)

[@noveltyantiques]

I just binged every one of your songs, bad bad rabbit, to unreal. And every single one of your songs has a steady quality to it, not a single one of them unlikeable. You didn't get worse and only got better, which is rarer then it should be. And, with that, someone can listen to your oldest song, and then your newest one, and think they were from the same time from just how awesome they are. Keep on going, Grand Commander, you're on a roll.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

best comment ever, thank you, this makes my day. you're awesome, i'm so happy you dig the whole range. some of the old songs don't get as much love anymore and it's nice to hear you're into those too :) :)

[@asting.6550]

I found this song on Instagram, and I absolutely love it! The singer's voice is so smooth, everything flows so perfectly, and I love the lyrics

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You are awesome and I’m so happy you dig the vox and lyrics and flow, thank you :)

[@arlazavala6386]

just found this from an ad- this is absoLUTE FIREERREEEEEEE!!!!!!! i love it smmmmmmmmmmm

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You are awesome I’m so glad you enjoy this thank you :)

[@denidoesstuff664]

im actually so glad i found your music, every song on your channel never fails to be an absolute banger. nice job dude

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

i'm so happy you like my songs, you're awesome, thank you :)

[@introspectiveibis2308]

been listening since 2018, every song has been awesome so far! keep making music, you’ve really got me through some shit and i’m sure i’m not alone in saying that. love your music :)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

I’m grateful you’ve found some good vibes in these songs. You’re awesome, and thank you so much for being here this whole time :)

[@daneuncle1586]

as soon as i saw this my day was made

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Oh wow your comment makes my day. Thank you my friend :) :)

[@xXOnixDashXx]

THIS SONG IS SO COOL:0 I found it thanks to an Instagram add and now I can't stop hearing it, you're really good:D

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You’re awesome, thank you! I’m happy the ad found you :)

[@Celestialle]

Glad I am here before this becomes popular I can feel it

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you are awesome thank you :)

[@testserverYT]

this was recommended to me by one pal, i always like to explore new artists and music genres and i gotta say.. i've binge listened to all your songs so far

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you're awesome! thank you. I'm so happy you are here and listened to these song :)

[@snowman21279]

I really hope this blows you up, ur incredibly talented

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend :)

[@sugarvicted]

i found out about you yesterday and i have fallen IN LOVE with your music. I love everything about it. you deserve so much more of a following, keep going! and shit this came out on my birthday!!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You are awesome, thank you, and I’m so happy this came out on your birthday!

[@sugarvicted]

@@GrandCommanderMusic of course and thanks for that! you're one of a kind with a talent!

[@arvo-noon]

God damn. This is underrated as hell, the literal best song to jam to. I love it very much.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

I’m so happy you enjoy jamming to this :)

[@cerealbird4476]

Honestly your really underrated, I hope you blow up soon

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend :)

[@nathalie2624]

Awesome new song. 😀 And I love your Emails, and you are right. This pandemic on top of our everyday lifes is just... a nightmare. Stay safe and healthy and happy!🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

my friend!! so happy to know you, thank you :) yes staying safe over here, wishing you the best as well! 😀

[@cheapstonegd6296]

Found this through an Instagram ad, probably the first ad that did not dissapoint. Love the bass in this!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

IG ad FTW!!! Thank you my friend and I’m sooooo pumped you dig the bass! :) :)

[@Kasper-T]

Hey Grand Commander, I just wanna say how cool it is that you just reply to every comment. Bless ya

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Oh yes, thank you! Got to reply, and keep as much humanity in this as possible. So easy to forget that a person is on the other side of the screen who left the comment. I’m always happy to connect and have a conversation. It’s among my favorite parts of this whole thing :)

[@bigmaxporter]

I fucking love you Grand Commander

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you are amazing

[@zereniye498]

Ooo, new song! Discovered your music not that long ago, and it's already filled my playlists to the brim. Love it :)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

oh wow, thanks!! so happy to hear that you dig these songs, and thrilled to hear about the playlists. Welcome!

[@SebzZome]

This slaps 🗣🗣

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you soooo much glad you dig it :)

[@etotheowl88]

found you by chance while i had spotify on auto play. subscribed, honestly so good. hyped for more music you make!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You’re awesome I’m so happy you found this on Spotify, welcome! :)

[@visakos8067]

This song is so amazing wtf🤩 I remember the first time I heard your song... My sister sent me one song and since then I always come back to the channel^^

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

both you and your sister are AWESOME. thank you so much I'm so happy you're here :)

[@visakos8067]

@@GrandCommanderMusic Thank you, I love you and ur music so much❤

[@serenakoruba740]

Heh visa, i see you are a sister of culture xD

[@vitanimat0r]

Heard a sneakpeak on Ig and had to look it up, nice work man! Dope song 💪🔥

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend :)

[@vitanimat0r]

@@GrandCommanderMusic Np man it's deserved, keep it up!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@vitanimat0r will do my friend, thank you

[@hadentheo107]

I've been listening to your music for the last few years and it makes me very happy to see you making music and clearly having fun doing it I love the way you play with visuals as well, again it just really gives off the feeling of you doing what you want because it's fun I really really like that, and your songs evoke strong feelings because of the care you put into them They make me very happy Thank you

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you are awesome, this is one of my favorite comments ever. thank you for being here for the last few years, i'm so happy you can sense the care that goes into making these songs. thank you for this :)

[@fallenanger123]

C'est une très belle chanson ! Compliments de France 👏🇫🇷

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend :)

[@kerkerzwerg]

This song is severely underappreciated. It seriously helps to listen to this when I'm feeling down. Hope more people will find this

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you, I'm so happy you find good vibes in it :)

[@nr1mitskistan]

love it! recently found your music and it's so good, keep up the great work :)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you rock my friend thank you so much. def gonna keep going, I appreciate you listening and letting me know how you feel :)

[@EvieNesta]

another banger!! I'd absolutely love to learn the bassline for this song, especially that first solo at 0:32. and man these lyrics really hit hard, I love Norb :)) perfect for spooky season

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Awesome, thanks you! I have that first solo tabbed, I’ll post it soon on IG. :)

[@therobloxperson6411]

wow, only, wow, this is some good vibes , how did i found this just now?

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

I don't know, but I'm glad you did. Thank you :)

[@bruhbenton]

babe wake up new GC song

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

yes!! amazing!! thank you :) :)

[@FunRageDIE]

you defintly deserve to have a lot mroe people listening to your music

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you my friend!! you're awesome, much appreciated :)

[@ProximaSK]

this music is amazing keep going

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

for sure I will keep going. thank you my friend :)

[@iko.3973]

I like to wonder what this blue thing with two holes means, when we wake up we try to understand the dreams we just had, but they are always so confusing and tangled up. For us who are awake, this blue thing doesn't make any sense, but for those who are dreaming it is (I also liked the music).

[@iko.3973]

I could be wrong too, but that was just my opinion

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@iko.3973 there really isn't a right or wrong, it's open to interpretation. For me sometimes over the last year and a half there has been so much bad news, that life feels like a nightmare where I hope I can wake up and feel like it was all a dream. the the blue blob is a ghost character named "Norb" that symbolizes all the hard times of recent memory.

[@iko.3973]

@@GrandCommanderMusic oh, i get it, i thought it was very interesting that you put this message, have a nice day

[@serenakoruba740]

I just heard this song for the first time (idk y so late but nvm) and damn man it slaps! Love it sm honestly keep it up :D

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you're awesome, thanks so much!!! so glad you like it :)

[@serenakoruba740]

@@GrandCommanderMusic :)

[@misfortune__]

YEEESSSSS! HE’S BAAACKKKK!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

I'm back with another one!!! Thank you for being awesome :)

[@rkju6679]

i’m obsessed with this song!! it’s helped me out a lot recently, and i’m seriously looking forward to seeing you produce more bangers! you’re amazing, and i hope that you are doing well!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you're awesome!! I'm so happy you find positive vibes in this one. thank you :)

[@dseth5238]

Im surprised this doesnt have thousands of more views, you definitely deserve it chief. Poppin song, cant wait for more

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you my friend, i'm so happy you enjoy it! :)

[@visakos8067]

1:57 best moment👌

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

ah yes, you're awesome!!! I'm so happy you like that part!! :) :)

[@visakos8067]

@@GrandCommanderMusic :)))

[@Ross-uw7ex]

This is so underrated man. This music is so great and you deserve so much more attention than you get. I genuinely hope that you become more recognized in the future and keep making awesome music like this :)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You are so awesome, thank you

[@Sir_Ninonino]

It rocks, as always. I love what Bread_ Box_ said, you really put the grand in Grand Commander. Have an amazing day!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You’re awesome my friend, thank you for listening and supporting. :)

[@franktra1]

Fire as always

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend, very much appreciated :)

[@manimazhar1710]

no way in hell is that bass solo you had at the end a first take. My man that shit had my soul leave my body out of excitement

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Haha thank you my friend you’re awesome!! yeah first take I promise!! Astral bass travel!

[@conservativedoggo28]

God your music is so incredible, my mum went to the hospital a month ago (she still in it) and iv been getting bullied a school and how your helped get through it all, thank you so much please please keep making incredible songs!!! I just hope one day you'll blow up and get more views and fans etc!!!! 💖 please stay safe and take care!!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

sending love to you and your mom. I hope she has a full recovery and so sorry to hear you're getting bullied, there's really no place for that in society and I'm sending you all the good vibes I've got. Just know that it's not your fault, nobody deserves that. Thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@jrrandall9696]

Master and Commander

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

do i need to see that movie to fully understand this comment?

[@jrrandall9696]

@@GrandCommanderMusic no, more like an observation of your mastering of your craft , mister Commander

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@Jr Randall ahhhhhhhhhh amazing you're awesome thank you :) ❤️

[@kevinmozzarella]

Bloody Norb!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

It's Norb!!! I'm so happy about the name Norb. It took a second to grow on me but now I'm fully aboard the Norb train. :)

[@bogypotet4870]

I came across this on an Instagram ad and decided to give it a chance, safe to say this is noe one of my favourite songs!! What an amazing piece

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Wow you’re awesome!! Thank you so much, so happy you dig this song!! :) :)

[@ScrodumHat]

same

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@ScrodumHat thank you my friend :)

[@russiancat5020]

Needed this my mans, have a good rest of your day

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

happy to hear it hit the spot!! thank you, hope you have a good day too :)

[@epiclighthd7655]

Oh man, i love this kind of music! Thanks for creating this amazing song!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you!! you're awesome, I'm so glad you dig it :)

[@lolczlinder6177]

Ahh yes funky sounds as always i love it

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend!!! You are always appreciated :)

[@Photonic.]

Amazing song, keep up the great work

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

i will, thank you my friend :)

[@e.m.galante9074]

This rock note convivere me to listen to this 🤟🏻😝🤟🏻

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Glad you gave it a listen :)

[@ariteuwsen6382]

The electric guitars and the drums sound amazing. I also like the vocal performance! Good work!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

hey thank you, i'm so happy you like all these sounds, you're awesome!!! :) :)

[@someperson6252]

we need more songs that appreciate the bass!!!!!! i love the bass solo and the lyrics are awesome too! keep doing what you do, i feel youre gonna get far

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you my friend! I'm THRILLED you dig the bass, always happy to find fellow bass heads. I appreciate your positive vibes!!

[@editsnik538]

This is perfect🙌

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend :)

[@hauntedn8v]

rad as hell!!! ✨✨

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend!! :) :)

[@KanyeEast33]

AMAZING!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

:) :) YOU are amazing. thank you my friend :)

[@Conepinetrees]

Another bop!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

oh wow thank you my friend :) :)

[@SabreVDM]

Hell yeah! This absolutely slaps!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

very much appreciated, thank you my friend

[@davidatset9225]

wtf this is so good

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you!! very much appreciated :)

[@kazuiin_]

your music is so good i love it thank you so much

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Hey for sure, thank you!! :)

[@leesbees8226]

you never disappoint with your new songs!!! love them!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

you are awesome thank you so much :)

[@n0peH]

oh heck i really love ur music thx for making this amazing things

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

For sure, you’re awesome, I really appreciate the positive vibes

[@n0peH]

@@GrandCommanderMusic wooow u replied to me thanks!! u r awesome too ‹з i wanted to ask u how long it takes to write a song? where r u from? how do u feel abt russians?

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@n0peH it just depends, sometimes the song comes fast, other times it takes a while. I normally end up releasing a new song about once every three months. I wish it was faster, that's just what happens. I'm from Texas in US. Nothin but love for the russian people.

[@n0peH]

@@GrandCommanderMusic thanks for replying!!

[@wakka2625]

Awesome as always, love the song!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you my friend!! so happy you dig it :) :)

[@callumwalton5090]

Awesome work!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you so much my friend, very much appreciated!!

[@voltech1212]

found you on instagram!! damn good music

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Awesome, thank you my friend!!

[@JunnL07]

Rocking it again. What a banger, my dude!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

You rock dude thank you so much:)

[@timstill152]

Yes I feel alone. Don't make me feel crazy for it.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

i find it helps to relate through the things i struggle with i hope you feel better

[@popraccs5993]

Ok wow

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you :)

[@kirelean]

another great song! love your music

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you my friend!! :) :)

[@electricjadesloth]

NORB!!!!!!

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

yes it's NORB!!!!!!!!!! :) :)

[@cookiepork]

This gives me major pink floyd vibes

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

For real?! That’s awesome!!!

[@kxaie]

Oh my god tHIS FUCKING SLAAPPSSSS DUDDEEEEEEE 🍕🥐🦗

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!!! :) :)

[@youraverageyharnamite5389]

With all this quarantine, bad presidents and crappy economy, I couldn't agree less. But don't worry, no matter how much rain or thunder there is, there will always be a rainbow somewhere on the end. Nonetheless, amazing song.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

I agree. The song is about the times where it doesn’t feel that way, like an expression of a depressive episode. Happy for this comment, and glad you enjoy the song.

[@starshot5172]

Them bass.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

thank you my friend. it was a joy to record bass on this one :)

[@starshot5172]

@@GrandCommanderMusic And it was an even bigger pleasure to be able to listen to it. Thank you Commander

[@c0diz]

this is so awesome!! i would love to learn this song, are the tabs available for the bass?

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

i made a short with tabs out of the solo part, not the rest though

[@ferrete8967]

Very cool Kanye.

[@ayyy_julio7249]

I am glad to see 0 Dislikes.

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Hey me too!! :) :)

[@Music-fp2rs]

Ok fine I finally listen to the song and fine it’s pretty good but damn instagram won’t stop giving me your ads

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

Thank you for giving it a listen :)

[@DarkV2.]

Bro how do I play this song what did you make it on electric guitar I really want to try to recreate the strings you where playing

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

yeah there's a couple stacked guitars, fender strats, and i played a music man stingray for the bass. there's also synth strings low in the mix to add some texture.

[@sadmuhammadali2908]

:)

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

:)

[@sadmuhammadali2908]

@@GrandCommanderMusic I DON'T REMEMBER EVER HEARING THIS SONG BUT ITS SO FUCKING GOOD

[@GrandCommanderMusic]

@@sadmuhammadali2908 you're awesome :)