On this often overlooked gem, John Taylor plays fretless bass to give the bass a more melodic and seamless sound, while Roger Taylor assists in switching the mood from the tight eighth-note verses to the deep sixteenth notes on the hi-hat in the choruses.
The lyrics, meanwhile, beckon the listener...
[Verse 1]
Even on the darkest night when empty promise means empty hand
And soldiers coming home like shadows turning red
And when the lights of hope are fading quickly, then look to me
I'll be your homing angel, I'll be in your head
[Chorus]
Because you're lonely in your nightmare, let me in
And there's heat beneath your winter, let me in
[Verse 2]
I see the delta traces living lonely out on the limb
And a passing glimmer warm beneath your skin
Please tread gently on the ground when all around you earth turns to fire
Only get a second chance when danger's on the wind
[Chorus]
Because you're lonely in your nightmare, let me in
Because there's heat beneath your winter, let me in
[Verse 3]
Must be lucky weather when you find the kind of wind that you need
Come on, show me all the light and shade that made your name
I know you've got it in your head, I've seen that look before
You've built your refuge, turns you captive all the same
[Outro]
Because you're lonely in your nightmare, let me in
And it's barren in your garden, let me in
Because there's heat beneath your winter, let me in
Because you're so lonely in your nightmare, let me in
And it's cold out on the stone range, let me in
Because there's heat beneath your winter, let me in
Lonely in Your Nightmare was written by Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) & Nick Rhodes & Simon Le Bon & John Taylor & Andy Taylor.
Lonely in Your Nightmare was produced by Colin Thurston.
Duran Duran released Lonely in Your Nightmare on Mon May 10 1982.