Innocence
Björk feat. Timbaland Lyrics

I once had no fears, none at all
There was a time in my life when I had no worries or anxieties.

And then when I had some
But eventually, I started to experience fears and worries in my life.

To my surprise I grew to like both
To my surprise, over time, I realized that I enjoyed feeling both scared and brave.

Scared or brave or without them
Whether I am feeling fearful, courageous, or neither, those feelings are all a part of my experience.

The thrill of fear
Although I never thought I would feel this way, there is something exciting about being afraid.

Thought I'd never admit it
I never thought I would openly acknowledge that I enjoy the feeling of fear.

Now greatly enjoyed with courage
Now I am able to face my fears with bravery, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

When I once was untouchable
There was a time when I felt invulnerable and immune to harm.

Innocence roared, still amazes
It amazes me to realize how naive I once was when I thought I was invincible and immune to pain or failure.

When I once was innocent
There was a time when I was innocent and oblivious to the harsh realities of life.

It's still here but in different places
Even though I have gained knowledge and experience, some of that innocence still exists, but in a different form.

Neurosis only attaches itself to
Mental disorders and anxieties tend to develop and worsen in minds that are susceptible to them.

Fertile ground where it can flourish
They tend to grow and prosper in minds that provide a suitable environment for them to thrive.

Fear is a powerful drug
Fear has the power to impact and control our thoughts and actions like a drug.

Overcome it and you think that you can do anything!
Overcoming our fears can give us a powerful sense of accomplishment and a feeling that we can accomplish anything.

Should I save myself for later
Sometimes we hesitate to fully engage in an experience, choosing instead to hold ourselves back for later.

Or generously give?
Other times, we choose to throw ourselves into an experience, giving everything we have to it.

Fear of losing energy is draining
The fear of running out of energy can be exhausting and overwhelming.

It locks up your chest
It can be a physical sensation, causing our chest to tighten up and become constricted.

Shuts down the heart
It can even affect our ability to feel and connect with others, making us more isolated and lonely.

Miserly and stingy
Fear can cause us to be cautious and hold back, being less open and generous with ourselves and others.

Let's open up, share!
Instead, we should strive to be open and authentic, willing to share ourselves with others.