The Age Of Fear
Dead Snares Lyrics


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(J. Cain)

In the beginning
I never questioned it
But now I taste something in the water

My son I know you're tired
Of wearing that sad disguise
So am I

What were we on? when we dropped out of the party
I knew that you were healed
You said "let's jump into the water"

And the age of fear is over
It's time to lose that sad disguise

And all the pain I've felt inside
Wasn't even mine
{it wasn't even mine}

In the end
There was only water
There was only you
There was only me

And we saw the door wide open
You pulled the veil out of my eyes
The age of fear is finally over
Take my disguise





The age of fear is over

Overall Meaning

The Age of Fear by Dead Snares is a song that introduces the theme of moving away from fear and disconnection towards love and unity. The song is about the singer experiencing a change in perception about life and overcoming their fears. In the beginning, the singer did not question their environment or the presence of fear in their life. However, as the song progresses, they reveal that they tasted something in the water, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for experiencing a new way of seeing the world. The singer addresses their child, acknowledging that they are both tired of wearing sad disguises and hiding behind fear.


The turning point in the song occurs when the singer and their child jump into the water, which could symbolize taking a leap of faith towards something new. The singer realizes that all the pain they had felt inside was not even theirs, likely referring to inherited fears and anxieties that they had been carrying unknowingly. In the end, they discover that there was nothing but water, and the presence of the other person, as they found the door to a new way of seeing things wide open. The song ends with the statement that the age of fear is over, and the singer can finally lose their disguise and embrace a new way of living.


Line by Line Meaning

In the beginning
At first, I did not question the world around me


I never questioned it
I blindly accepted what was happening without thought


But now I taste something in the water
I have begun to notice something wrong with the world


My son I know you're tired
I understand that you are exhausted from pretending to be someone you are not


Of wearing that sad disguise
Of putting on a façade of happiness while feeling sorrow inside


So am I
I, too, am tired of hiding my true emotions


What were we on? when we dropped out of the party
What were we under the influence of when we decided to leave the norm?


I knew that you were healed
I knew that you had finally found a sense of peace


You said 'let's jump into the water'
You suggested we take a leap of faith and embrace the unknown


And the age of fear is over
The era of being afraid has come to an end


It's time to lose that sad disguise
It is time to stop hiding our pain and show our true selves


And all the pain I've felt inside
All of the anguish I have experienced internally


Wasn't even mine
Was not caused by my own experiences


{it wasn't even mine}
(repeated for emphasis)


In the end
Ultimately


There was only water
There was nothing else but the unknown


There was only you
The only person left to rely on was you


There was only me
The only person left to rely on was myself


And we saw the door wide open
We realized that a new opportunity had presented itself


You pulled the veil out of my eyes
You helped me see the truth I had been avoiding


The age of fear is finally over
We no longer have to live in fear


Take my disguise
Throw away the mask I have been wearing and be true to myself


The age of fear is over
(repeated for emphasis)




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