I'm Scared
Burton Cummings Lyrics

I'm scared, Lord I'm scared, I'm terrified
The singer is expressing deep fear and terror.

Never been much on religion
The singer has not had much involvement with religion in the past.

But I sure enough would like to hear the call
Despite their lack of religious experience, the singer is open to hearing a divine call or guidance.

Said I'm scared Lordy Lord, I'm shakin', I'm petrified
The artist repeats their feelings of fear and terror, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions.

I sure enough just fell down on my knees
The artist has dropped to their knees in reverence or supplication.

Heard the choir singin'
The singer has heard a choir performing music.

Something about good will toward men
The song being sung is about kindness or benevolence towards humanity.

And even sleepin' in heavenly peace
The song may reference a peaceful afterlife or state of being.

Stopped by to see Saint Thomas
The artist has visited a religious figure or location associated with Saint Thomas.

On a cold and dreary New York afternoon
The visit took place on a bleak day in New York City.

Something in the air was oh so rare
The singer has sensed a unique, unusual atmosphere or energy.

I don't know what it was
The artist is unsure of the cause or nature of the strange feeling.

But I know that it's still right there
Despite the singer's uncertainty, they are certain that the feeling persists.

Living in confusion
The singer is experiencing a state of uncertainty or perplexity.

Searching for truth that I never found
The singer has been looking for answers or meaning that have eluded them so far.

I needed something to really believe
The artist desires a strong and unwavering belief system to guide them.

Looked toward the heavens
The artist has looked upward, potentially seeking divine signs or guidance.

On a dark and stormy winter afternoon
The singer's search took place during a harsh winter day.

Something in the air was oh so rare
Similar to before, the singer has sensed a unique and unusual atmosphere or energy.

I'm not really sure what it was
The artist is still unsure of the cause or nature of the feeling they have sensed.

But I know for sure that it's still right there
Despite their lack of understanding, the artist is certain that the feeling remains present.

I'm scared, you know I'm shakin'
The artist is still scared and shaking, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions.

I'm layin' awake thinkin' about it now
The singer is struggling to sleep due to the intensity of their emotions and thoughts.

Never been much on religion
The artist reiterates their lack of religious involvement in the past.

But I sure enough just fell down on my knees
Despite this, the singer has submitted themselves to a religious act of kneeling.