Not Afraid
E.m.i.n.e.m Lyrics
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Tight dress with the top cut low
She's addicted to feeling of letting go, oh, ohoo, let it go
She walks in and the room just lights up
But she don't want anyone to know
That I'm the only one who gets to take her home, oh, ohoo
Take her home
But everytime I tell her that I want more
She closes the door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
Maybe she's just trying to test me
Wanna see how hard I'm gonna work
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she's worth
What your worth
Or maybe all her friends have told her
Don't' get closer he'll just break your heart
But either way she sees in me and it's just so hard (So hard)
'Cause every time I tell her how I feel
She says it's not real
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love
Ohoo
What about all the things we said
Talking on the phone so late
I can't let her get away from me (Ohh)
When I say that I can't do it no more
She's back in my door
She's not afraid of all the attention
She's not afraid of running wild
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
She's not afraid of scary movies
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love (Ohoo, ohoo)
She's not afraid
She's not afraid (Ohoo, ohoo)
In Eminem's song Not Afraid, the lyrics describe a woman who is not afraid to live life completely and take risks, but is so afraid of falling in love. She lives a life of thrill by sneaking out in the night dressed in tight outfits and going wild. But the fact that she's afraid of falling in love creates a dichotomy in her character. Eminem tries to get closer to her but every time he tells her how he feels, she closes the door or says it's not real. The lyrics suggest that he's willing to put in the work to prove her wrong and show her that his feelings are genuine. He's willing to go the distance to take her home and show her all the reasons why she shouldn't be afraid to fall in love.
The lyrics bring out a range of emotions and themes that many people can relate to. The song speaks to the notion of courage, the fear of falling in love, and the idea of taking risks. It suggests that living a thrilling life can be exhilarating, but that love can be worth the risk. It also touches on the idea of worth and how sometimes people want to test the other person to see if they're truly worthy.
Line by Line Meaning
She sneaks out in the middle of the night, yeah
She leaves her house at night secretly and without anyone noticing.
Tight dress with a top cut low
She is wearing a figure-hugging dress that reveals a little cleavage.
She's addicted to feeling of letting go, oh, ohoo, let it go
She enjoys and craves the feeling of freedom and detachment that comes with leaving everything behind.
She walks in and the room just lights up
Her presence illuminates the place she enters.
But she don't want anyone to know
She wants to keep this side of her personality hidden and confidential.
That I'm the only one who gets to take her home, oh, ohoo Take her home
She wants only him to be her lover and neither wants nor needs someone else.
But every time I tell her that I want more She closes the door
Whenever he expresses his desire to take their relationship to the next level, she backs off and shuts him out.
She's not afraid of all the attention
She doesn't mind getting the spotlight and people's attention.
She's not afraid of running wild
She is unafraid of living life on the edge and doing things recklessly.
How come she's so afraid of falling in love
Despite being daring and bold in other aspects, she is scared of romantic relationships.
She's not afraid of scary movies
She enjoys horror movies and is unafraid of ghosts or other supernatural entities.
She likes the way we kiss in the dark
She cherishes and finds pleasure in kissing him in the darkness.
But she's so afraid of f-f-falling in love Ohoo
Despite enjoying other aspects of their chemistry, being in love with him scares her.
Maybe she's just trying to test me
Her behaviour could be an attempt to evaluate his commitment and effort in the relationship.
Wanna see how hard I'm gonna work
She wants to examine how much effort he will put in the relationship to make it work.
Wanna see if I can really tell how much she's worth
She wants him to perceive her value and worth as a partner.
Or maybe all her friends have told her Don't' get closer he'll just break your heart
Perhaps her friends or past experiences have made her cautious and somewhat distrustful of him getting too close and breaking her heart.
But either way she sees in me and it's just so hard (So hard)
In any case, she sees something in him, but getting close to him is not easy for her.
'Cause every time I tell her how I feel She says it's not real
Whenever he expresses his emotions and feelings, she trivializes it and rejects it as not genuine.
What about all the things we said Talking on the phone so late
He wonders about the things they share and discuss during lengthy phone calls, and how much they bond during these talks.
I can't let her get away from me (Ohh) When I say that I can't do it no more She's back in my door
He cannot bear to lose her, and whenever he tries to let her go, she comes back to him.
She's not afraid
In spite of her fears, she is still unafraid to keep trying.
She's not afraid (Ohoo, ohoo)
Her confidence in other areas of her life gives her the courage to keep moving forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Tim Wood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Supreme_Star
"Not Afraid"
[Chorus:]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road (same road)
[Intro (during Chorus):]
Yeah, it's been a ride
I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one
Now some of you, might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there
You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say I'ma do something I do it,
I don't give a damn what you think,
I'm doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if it thinks it's stopping me
I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No ifs, ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he
From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album
He's still shitting, whether he's on salary paid hourly
Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt, and fuck the whole universe
[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road
Okay quit playing with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth, for that
Fuck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last "Relapse" CD was ehhh
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm trying to say is get back, click-clack, blow
Cause I ain't playing around
It's a game called circle and I don't know how, I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still trying to figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fucking black cloud
Still follows me around but it's time to exorcise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!
[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road
And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now! (now)
It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally
For you, so I could come back a brand new me you helped see me through
And don't even realize what you did, 'cause believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they could do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers
And drop dead, no more beef lingers
No more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibilities as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof, like my daughters
And raise it, you couldn't lift a single shingle on it!
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub, and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar
I'd shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazing at stars
I feel amazing and I'm...
[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road
@tarapatil908
All the comments are
"Still watching in October 2015"
or
"Like if you're watching in 2015"
STOP FISHING FOR LIKES.
Of course people are gonna watch, no matter when. This song is legendary, so are all of his songs.
People should stop spamming the comments with that shit, to be honest no one cares.
Let's just appreciate the fucking music and him.
@mariamgogiava2960
[Chorus:]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road (same road)
[Intro (during Chorus):]
Yeah, it's been a ride
I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one
Now some of you, might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there
You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say I'ma do something I do it,
I don't give a damn what you think,
I'm doing this for me, so f**k the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if it thinks it's stopping me
I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No ifs, ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he
From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album
He's still shi**ing, whether he's on salary paid hourly
Until he bows out or he sh*ts his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a f*ck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge
To pull his d**k from the dirt, and f*ck the whole universe
[Chorus]
Okay quit playing with the scissors and sh*t, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth, for that
F*ck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last "Relapse" CD was ehhh
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm trying to say is get back, click-clack, blow
Cause I ain't playing around
It's a game called circle and I don't know how, I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still trying to figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fu**ing black cloud
Still follows me around but it's time to exorcise these demons
These motherfu**ers are doing jumping jacks now!
[Chorus]
And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now! (now)
It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally
For you, so I could come back a brand new me you helped see me through
And don't even realize what you did, 'cause believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they could do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers
And drop dead, no more beef lingers
No more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibilities as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof, like my daughters
And raise it, you couldn't lift a single shingle on it!
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub, and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar
I'd shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazing at stars
I feel amazing and I'm...
I add this * stars 😂😂
@phaei8954
Feels like this song was released yesterday.
@jeremey-almelo
Becouse its the best rapper
@nickmacleod9750
He still got it
@nickmacleod9750
kratos 2110 Ik
@anna00p75
Mohammed Islam lol
@ManaMaori
What I was kinda thinking when did he release this song a year or so ago nope 10yrs ago far out Respect Eminem
@maddox7493
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Me - Copy/Paste king
@cjbrickcollumsonofrajonron511
TheGoldenGorilla Burger King im fucking dyin😂😂😂😂
@sumaiyaapandor4960
lollll
@queceemikses1306
Ony3 King