Fear
Extrema Lyrics
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Another terrible thunder
Makes me wonder
What (spirit) first came over me...
Repeat
Chorus
(I) Think It's gonna come
Just think if there is no hope?
When fear comes over you
Repeat two times 1st verse
Without the lightning, It's coming from above
Oh Jeezus Christ
Earth Rumbles from below
Surface tearing up the fold
Women and children are the first to be saved
As Mother Nature lays into its prey
From creation to destruction, tell me what does it all say?
From the beginning of time
When Jesus drank the wine
Creating chaos after Christ, why did he have to die?
Fear from the sky...
I don't wanna Die...
Chaos...
Too many things we can't explain
Live or die it's all the same......
The lyrics in "Fear" by Extrema embody a sense of impending doom and desperation. The opening lines "Think it's gonna come, Another terrible thunder, Makes me wonder, What first came over me..." suggests the lead singer is predicting a catastrophic event that is about to occur. The singer is questioning himself and wonders if the fear he feels is causing him to see things that are not there. The repetition of this verse throughout the song reinforces the singer's anxiety and illustrates an attempt to find answers.
The chorus questions what one would do if they have no hope when fear takes over the mind. The verse "Women and children are the first to be saved, As Mother Nature lays into its prey" implies that fear is like a predator that takes no mercy and affirms that fear is not limited by human boundaries. The metaphor of earth rumbling, the surface tearing up, and thunder suggests that the fear is a tremor that would have a drastic impact on the environment. As the song progresses and the singer calls out to Jesus Christ, pleading for salvation and grappling with existential questions, it becomes apparent that the fear is rooted in the unknown, the unpredictable, and the uncontrollable.
Line by Line Meaning
Think it's gonna come
The feeling that something terrible is about to happen
Another terrible thunder
A loud and scary noise coming from above
Makes me wonder
Causes me to question why this is happening
What (spirit) first came over me...
What negative emotion or thought entered my mind and made me feel this way
Think It's gonna come
The feeling that something terrible is about to happen
So what are you going to do?
Asks what actions will be taken in the face of fear
Just think if there is no hope?
Imagining the scenario where there is no possibility of a positive outcome
When fear comes over you
The feeling of fear taking over one's emotions
Without the lightning, It's coming from above
A sense that danger or destruction is coming from an unknown source
Oh Jeezus Christ
An expression of intense emotion and fear
Earth Rumbles from below
The feeling of the earth shaking beneath your feet
Surface tearing up the fold
The visible effects of destruction on the earth's surface
Women and children are the first to be saved
The instinct to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis
As Mother Nature lays into its prey
The idea that nature can be destructive and merciless
From creation to destruction, tell me what does it all say?
Questioning the meaning and purpose behind natural disasters
From the beginning of time
Referring to the entire history of humanity and the earth
When Jesus drank the wine
A reference to the biblical story of Jesus turning water into wine
Creating chaos after Christ, why did he have to die?
Questioning why such chaos and destruction is allowed to happen in the world, despite religious beliefs
Fear from the sky...
The sense of danger coming from above, such as natural disasters or war
I don't wanna Die...
The fear of death in the face of danger or disaster
Chaos...
The extreme disorder and confusion caused by danger or destruction
Too many things we can't explain
Acknowledgement that there are aspects of the world we cannot understand
Live or die it's all the same......
An acceptance that death is a possibility and that certain events are beyond our control
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.