Produced by Pet Shop Boys & Phil Ha… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Neil Tennant & Chris Lowe
Produced by Pet Shop Boys & Phil Harding
Programming by Ian Curnow
Recorded 1987
Released February 1988
Notes Pet Shop Boys own version appeared on their 1988 album, Introspective.
I'm Not Scared
Eighth Wonder feat. Patsy Kensit Lyrics
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If I could read your mind, I think I'd take a look
I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
What have you got to fight? What do you need to prove?
You're always telling lies, and that's the only truth
I don't care
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
What have you got to say of shadows in your past?
I thought that, if you paid, you'd keep them off our backs
But I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
What have you got to hide? Who will it compromise?
Where do we have to be, so I can laugh and you'll be free?
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I don't care
I'm not scared
I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
Tonight I fought and made my mind up
I know it's right
I know these dogs still snap around us
But I can, I can fight
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do - you
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do - you
I'm not scared
Baby, I don't care
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I'm not scared
I'm not scared
Oh, I'm not scared
The lyrics of Eighth Wonder's song I'm not scared convey a message of self-assurance and confidence in a relationship that is being threatened by the past secrets and lies of one of the partners. The singer acknowledges that life is full of mysteries, but unlike their partner, they have nothing to hide and are unafraid of the future. The line "Your life's a mystery, mine is an open book" suggests that the singer is honest and transparent, while their partner is secretive and elusive. The singer also questions their partner's behavior, asking "What have you got to fight? What do you need to prove?" and accusing them of telling lies. Despite these trust issues, the singer declares that they don't care and are not scared. The last part of the song describes the singer's determination to fight against the past shadows and the lurking dangers represented by the metaphorical "dogs". The repeated refrain "I'm not scared" is a powerful assertion of confidence and independence.
Overall, the song is a celebration of self-worth and resilience in the face of uncertainty and adversity. It's also a commentary on the fragility of relationships and the importance of honesty and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Your life's a mystery, mine is an open book
I don't know much about you, but you know everything about me
If I could read your mind, I think I'd take a look
I want to know what you're thinking and feeling
I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
I am not afraid of anything
What have you got to fight? What do you need to prove?
You're always telling lies, and that's the only truth
You seem to be in a constant battle with yourself and others, and the only thing that's true is that you lie a lot
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
I feel like people are putting on a show and being fake, and I want to avoid anything that might hurt me
What have you got to say of shadows in your past?
I thought that, if you paid, you'd keep them off our backs
But I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
I thought you had paid your dues and moved on from your past mistakes, but it doesn't matter to me either way
What have you got to hide? Who will it compromise?
Where do we have to be, so I can laugh and you'll be free?
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I don't care
What are you keeping from me? And who would it affect? I just want us to have fun together, and I am willing to do anything
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
Tonight I fought and made my mind up
I know it's right
I know these dogs still snap around us
But I can, I can fight
I feel like people are being fake, but I am ready to face whatever comes my way and stand up for what I believe in
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do - you
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do - you
If our roles were reversed, I would treat you better than you treat me
I'm not scared
Baby, I don't care
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I'm not scared
I'm not scared
Oh, I'm not scared
I am not afraid of anything and I am willing to go anywhere
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASHANTI S. DOUGLAS, ANDRE S. PARKER, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO
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Lyrics...
Take these dogs away from me
Your life's a mystery
Mine is an open book
If I could read your mind
I think I'd take a look
I'm not scared, baby
I don't care
What have you got to hide?
What do you need to prove?
You're always telling lies
And that's the only truth
I don't care, baby
I'm not scared
Tonight, the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
What have you got to say
Of shadows in your past?
I thought that if you paid
You'd keep them off our backs
Where do we have to be
So I can laugh and you'll be free?
I'd go anywhere, baby
I don't care
I'm not scared
I'm not scared
Tonight, the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, débarrassé-moi de ces chiens
Avant qu'ils mordent, avant qu'ils mordent
Tonight, I fought and made my mind up
I know it's right
I know these dogs still snap around me
But I can, I can fight
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do, you
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do, you
I'm not scared, baby
I don't care
I'd go anywhere, baby
I'm not scared
J'ai pas peur
J'ai pas peur
I'm not scared, baby
I'm not scared....
@Paris__
You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now, is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's........Priceless, and I wouldn't change them for the world!
@marcvanvliet9386
agreed whit it i am 52 👍👍mark
@Paris__
Amen brother 👍
@phuketbungalowinfo2757
lol, good one, I was born in 1960 and the 80s was my time, i was in my 20s ...and you? 15? ;) :D :D :D
@christopherkelliher2982
Yes same for me
@Alex22.22
Same here. We got the best of everything. Being kids in the 70's, teenagers in the 80's and young adults in the early 90's.
@occitanedeprovence
Why 80’s music is so great?😍
@andymireau1646
Because it was frank and honest.. Like sex 😆
@stranskysubzero
Not like todays politically correct scum.
@JohnSmith-we1xg
Because it was with symphony and Real Art, in spite of present time Musik filled with trash, noice and Propaganda.