The Fear
Ben Howard - Lyrics
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Just a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it's all gone
All the luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
My, my cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it all falls
All this apathy you feel will make a fool of us all
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Oh I will become what I deserve
Oh I will become what I deserve
Oh I will become what I deserve
Oh I will become what I deserve
I've been worryin', I've been worryin'
(I will become what I deserve)
I've been worryin' my time is a little unclear
(I will become what I deserve)
I've been worryin', I've been worryin'
That my time here's a little unclear
I've been worryin', I've been worryin'
That I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worryin', I've been worryin'
That we all, live our lives, in the confines of fear
The song "The Fear" by Ben Howard is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores the themes of fear, apathy, and the passage of time. The first stanza features the singer addressing someone who he describes as a "cold-hearted child," asking them to express their feelings. He compares them to a blade in the grass and a spoke in the wheel, indicating that they are both insignificant and integral to the larger picture. The singer seems to be urging the child to overcome their apathy and regain the strength they once had.
The second stanza finds the singer expressing his own fears: he worries that his time is running out and that he is losing the people he loves. He speaks of the "confines of fear," suggesting that we all live our lives in a state of constant anxiety and apprehension. The chorus is repeated several times, with the singer asserting that he will become what he deserves, perhaps indicating that he wants to live a life free from fear and regret.
In the final stanza, the singer repeats his concerns, indicating that his time is "a little unclear" and that he is losing the people he holds dear. The closing lines suggest that we all live in fear, trapped by our own anxieties and unable to break free.
Overall, "The Fear" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human experience of anxiety and apprehension, and the desire to break free from its shackles.
Line by Line Meaning
My, my cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
The singer asks the listener to express their emotions and share how they feel.
Just a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
The listener is compared to a small, insignificant thing that still has the power to make a difference.
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it's all gone
The singer asks the listener to explain where their passion and interest has disappeared to.
All the luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
The listener is encouraged to find the strength within themselves to keep going despite feeling lost and hopeless.
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
The artist is anxious about their future and uncertain about what lies ahead.
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
The singer is afraid of losing the people they care about most in life.
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
The singer is concerned that everyone is living in a state of fear that is limiting their potential and hindering their growth as individuals.
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
The listener's existence is likened to a tiny grain in the vast expanse of the world, yet they still have some significance and impact on their surroundings.
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it all falls
The artist asks the listener to identify where their apathy and lack of passion will lead them in life.
All this apathy you feel will make a fool of us all
The listener's apathy is seen as something that will ultimately harm everyone around them and lead to regret.
Oh I will become what I deserve
The singer is determined to work hard and achieve what they deserve in life.
I've been worryin', I've been worryin'
The artist has been concerned and anxious about various aspects of their life.
That my time here's a little unclear
The singer is uncertain about their future and what they will accomplish in life.
That I'm losing the ones I hold dear
The singer is worried about losing the people they care about most in life.
That we all, live our lives, in the confines of fear
The singer believes that everyone is living in fear and that this fear is limiting their potential and hindering their growth as individuals.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin John Howard, Chris Bond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bazingora.4014
Hey, you there! 😊
I'm just passing by to tell you that you don't need to worry.
You don't need to worry about anything, it'll be fine.
Your life will be beautiful. Even if it doesn't go the way you'd like it to, it'll be amazing.
There will be that person that will deeply love you no matter what.
While we can't predict which, life offers gorgeous moments.
Appreciate every moment.
Things can change, but that doesn't imply that's negative; no, change can utterly improve your life at any second.
Don't be scared something will end; don't be scared someone might leave or pass away - be happy they are here in this very moment!
You are loved and appreciated by so many people.
Would you confirm this?
If you couldn't, you were lying. I'm right here loving you and giving you all my appreciation for existing and being this beautiful person.
Lots of love to everybody reading this.
If somebody needs a hug, I'll be here.
Stay the way you are; that way, and no other, you are perfect. 💕
@danygarcia4577
My, my, cold-hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a blade in the grass, a spoke unto the wheel
Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me where it's all gone
All the luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
Oh, I've been worried that my time is a little unclear
I've been worried' that I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worried that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me where it all falls
All this apathy you feel will make a fool of us all
Oh, I've been worried that my time is a little unclear
I've been worried that I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worried that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
I've been worried, I've been worryin',
I will become what I deserve
I've been worried,
My time is a little unclear
I will become what I deserve
I've been worried, I've been worryin'
That my time is a little unclear
I've been worried, I've been worryin'
That I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worried, I've been worryin'
That we all live our lives in the confines of fear
@Cat-ch6oj
Ben Howard is the kind of artist you still want on CD these days
@kevinlarson9111
8 Track or cassette
@alexiscraft7877
If you don’t still make mixed CDs then what is there
@alishacassidy7612
Agreed
@bwallace936
I am most appreciative of this statement. And believe you me I do.
@cyndijohnson5473
Vinyl dude
@soldaat1947
Fear means two things: Forget everything and run or Face everything and rise. The choice is entirely up to you.
@lakhvinderb
Never thought of it that way. You have a choice, nice one.
@williammcinally4334
IAN BROWN 🤫
@jaringarrity437
Fight or flight doesn't hold a candle to that.