Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
The Sonics Lyrics
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Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
We used to walk together late at night
We'd stop and hold each other tight
You would tell me that you were afraid
I must protect Thee, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Darling, darling you've nothing to fear
Not as long as I am here
There is nothing I wouldn't do
To have a love of a girl like you
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
We'd walk along the world was ours
Promissed you everything, even the stars
You would tell me that you were afraid
I'd hold you close, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid, pretty baby
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid of dark
The Sonics's song Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a love song that assures a girl that there's no need to be afraid of the dark when walking together, because her lover will protect her. The song begins with a consoling message on how to deal with the dark - to hold one's head up high and not to be afraid of it. The lyrics then proceed to reveal that the singer and the girl used to walk together at night and hold each other tight, but the girl would express her fear of the dark. The singer says that he must protect her and reassures her by saying that as long as he is with her, she has nothing to fear. He expresses profound love and how he is willing to do anything to keep her close and never break her heart. The lyrics continue in the same vein, promising protection and love despite the dark, concluding that there is no need for her to be afraid of the dark.
This song brings the theme of darkness to the forefront, a universal human fear, and subverts it with the promise of love and protection. The singer is trying to convince an anxious lover to go with him despite her fears, and to reassure her that he will be there to protect her. The use of the word "Darling" and "Baby" and the reference to holding each other tight conveys a sense of love and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through the dark
Walking through the dark may be scary, but keep your head up and continue on bravely.
Hold your head up high
Be confident in yourself and don't let fear take over.
And don't be afraid of the dark
Fear is natural, but don't let it control you. Face your fears head-on.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Repeat reminder to not let fear control you.
We used to walk together late at night
The singer and his love used to go for walks in the dark together.
We'd stop and hold each other tight
In moments of fear, the two would hold onto each other for comfort.
You would tell me that you were afraid
The singer's love would express her fears to him.
I must protect Thee, here's what I'd say
The singer felt it was his responsibility to protect his love from her fears.
Darling, darling you've nothing to fear
The singer reassures his love that she has nothing to fear as long as he is there with her.
Not as long as I am here
The singer assures his love that he will protect her.
There is nothing I wouldn't do
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his love safe from harm.
To have a love of a girl like you
The singer values his love above all else and wants to keep her safe.
Hold me close and we'll never part
By holding onto each other, the singer promises that they will never be separated.
'Cause I would never break your heart
The singer promises never to hurt his love and to always keep her safe.
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
The singer reassures his love once again to not be afraid of the dark.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid, pretty baby
Repeat reminder to not let fear control you, this time with a term of endearment.
We'd walk along the world was ours
The singer and his love would feel like they owned the world when they were together.
Promissed you everything, even the stars
The singer made big promises to his love, going as far as to promise her the stars.
I'd hold you close, here's what I'd say
In moments of fear, the singer would hold his love close and comfort her with his words.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid of dark
Repeat reminder to not be afraid of the dark.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENNIS WALKER
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@Samurai-ss5qs
When you walk through the dark
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
We used to walk together late at night
We'd stop and hold each other tight
You would tell me that you were afraid
I must protect Thee, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Darling, darling you've nothing to fear
Not as long as I am here
There is nothing I wouldn't do
To have a love of a girl like you
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
We'd walk along the world was ours
Promissed you everything, even the stars
You would tell me that you were afraid
I'd hold you close, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid, pretty baby
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid of dark
@saintgarluth
it starts like Doo-Wop , then Rocks out wild!
@alphalax7747
Boom is a good way to describe it
@LaughingLefty
It seems like it's skipping, but what a great song.
@skipbelly
genial
@gronxman1
Sweeeeeeeeeet!
@Onnekas13
Donna
@moosefactorymullet
I can see in the dark.
@drfred1203
“Zigga zagga zigga zagga oi oi oi” brought me here. Heh. What’s up with that? 😉
@Samurai-ss5qs
When you walk through the dark
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
We used to walk together late at night
We'd stop and hold each other tight
You would tell me that you were afraid
I must protect Thee, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Darling, darling you've nothing to fear
Not as long as I am here
There is nothing I wouldn't do
To have a love of a girl like you
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
Hold me close and we'll never part
'Cause I would never break your heart
Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
We'd walk along the world was ours
Promissed you everything, even the stars
You would tell me that you were afraid
I'd hold you close, here's what I'd say
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid, pretty baby
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid of dark
@sirlordwhitman
don't DONT dont DONT be afraiiid. what a catchy tune!!