1. Fear of Flying were a young yet incredibly talented three piece from Lon… Read Full Bio ↴1. Fear of Flying were a young yet incredibly talented three piece from London.

They released two limited sold out singles to date on Young and Lost Records, both of which were produced by Stephen Street (Blur).

Live shows were always a treat, but mainly due to lack of backing they failed to get around the UK often enough to gain a significant following, although recently went on tours with both The Maccabees and Jack Penate.

They ended their reign as Fear of Flying in September 2007, however have formed a new band white lies with two additional members.

2. Fear of Flying is a prog. Rock band based in Saratoga County, New York.

Fear of Flying is:
Tearle Ashby- Lead Vocals, Bass
Mark Occhiogrosso- Keyboards, Vocals
Carm Grasso- Guitars, Vocals
Tom Occhiogrosso- Drums

“Saratoga's Fear of Flying performs prog rock in the tradition of Yes, King Crimson and Peter Gabriel.
It is a genre of music that only the very technically proficient can attempt.
The recently reunited Fear of Flying have not only attempted but succeeded magnificently in capturing the expressive vocals, odd time signatures and sweeping symphonic arrangement that are the hallmarks of progressive music at its ultimate.”
Matt Mac Haffie, The Record

http://www.fearofflyingmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/fearofflyingtheband

3. Fear of Flying was a punk rock/post-hardcore band from upstate South Carolina, United States, formed in July 2001.

Fear of Flying officially became a band in July of 2001 with long time friends / past band mates Jason Burton (guitar) Scott Gupton (drums). With nothing better to do after work, Jason & Scott began writing songs in Scott's garage. Occasionally, people in the neighborhood would show up and listen to them play. Back then they didn't even have a PA, so none of their songs had any words. Eventually, they decided that it was time they started looking for a bass player. Jason contacted one of his old friends, Todd Ellis to see if he was interested. It just so happened that he and Brian Cody were looking for a drummer and the rest is history. Well not quite. In March of 2002, due to conflict of interests it was decided that Scott needed to leave the band. With 3 weeks before their scheduled studio time, Fear of Flying was without a drummer. It wasn't easy finding someone of fit the band, luckily through mutual friends, Fear of Flying decided to give Jonathan Boswell a chance to try out. At first it was very difficult, because Jonny's musical background was very different from the rest of the band. He was a jazz drummer, and not use to the hard in your face type of style of Fear of `Flying. Once he became familiar with their style, he took it to all new levels. Fear of Flying had gained depth, which was exactly what they needed.

Jason Burton - Guitar & Lead Vocals
Brian Cody (Aka Code Man) - Guitar & Vocals
Todd Ellis - Bass Guitar
Jonathan Boswell - Drums

Shadows
Fear of Flying Lyrics

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You lock your door shut
And pull the sheets above your neck
Your parents kiss still warms you
You can't escape from the illusions in you head
Could what youre thinking be true?

I think I heard it, someone creeping up the stairs
And if it is will they find me?

I swear I saw it eyes holding in the night
It's just an owl in the old tree
Sometimes this swinging watch is darker than the trance
This fear that cribs you is asking you to dance

You see it, you hear it, you see it
You see it, you hear it

I... the lights out
You start to dream
My .. clinged so tightly to me
I..
My pulse is racing
Move to the room where you are sleeping

Oh brother, oh brother
I didn't mean to hold you
But my heart is only human
I hide in your closet
And watch you twitching
You know that your sister loves you

Sometimes this swinging watch is darker than the trance
This fear that cribs you is asking you to dance

You see it, you hear it, you see it
You see it, you hear it

There's someone screaming in the dark
Amongst the shadows
I see the image of her face
And so my fear grows
There's someone screaming in the dark
Amongst the shadows

I see the image of her face
And so my fear grows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fear of Flying's song "Shadows" talks about the fear and the anxiety that comes with being alone in the dark, and the thoughts and illusions that crop up in one's mind during such times. The song's narrator is shown to be struggling with his or her own fears, as they lock their door shut and pull the sheets above their neck. Despite wanting to escape from the illusions in their head, they question whether what they are thinking is true. The fear of the unknown seems to be stronger than the fear of known fears, as the singer hears something creeping up the stairs but is not able to see or discern what it is.

The lyrics also talk about the connection between siblings and the comfort that is found in knowing that someone else is in the same house. The singer hides in their brother's room, watching him sleep and feeling guilty for holding him tightly, but assures him that they love him. The uncertainties of the night are still present, however, with someone screaming in the dark and the singer's fear growing as they see the image of a face in the shadows.

Overall, the song presents a very relatable take on nighttime fears and the way they affect us. The lyrics present a vivid description of what it feels like to be alone and scared in the dark and the different ways we try to cope with our anxieties.

Line by Line Meaning

You lock your door shut
You feel vulnerable and afraid, so you try to protect yourself by locking the door.

And pull the sheets above your neck
You hide under the covers, hoping to feel safe from whatever fears are lurking outside.

Your parents kiss still warms you
Even though you're scared, you feel comforted by the memory of your parents' affection.

You can't escape from the illusions in you head
Your mind is consumed by fears and anxieties that may or may not be based in reality.

Could what youre thinking be true?
You question whether the things you're afraid of are real or just figments of your imagination.

I think I heard it, someone creeping up the stairs
You imagine that you hear strange noises, which only adds to your sense of unease.

And if it is will they find me?
You worry that someone or something is out to get you, and that you're not safe anywhere.

I swear I saw it eyes holding in the night
You think you saw something frightening, and you can't shake the feeling that it's watching you.

It's just an owl in the old tree
You try to reassure yourself that the things you're scared of are nothing more than harmless animals or natural phenomena.

Sometimes this swinging watch is darker than the trance
Your mind feels like it's caught in a never-ending cycle of fear and anxiety, and it's hard to break out of it.

This fear that cribs you is asking you to dance
Even though you don't want to feel scared, it's like the fear has a life of its own, and it's forcing you to dance to its tune.

You see it, you hear it, you see it
The things you're scared of seem to be everywhere, and you can't get away from them.

You see it, you hear it
The things you're scared of are so pervasive that they're affecting all your senses.

I... the lights out
You turn off the lights, hoping that darkness will somehow make you feel safer.

You start to dream
Your mind drifts into a state of semi-consciousness, where your fears become even more vivid and intense.

My .. clinged so tightly to me
You hold onto something close to you, as if it's the only thing that can keep you anchored in reality.

I..
You're so afraid that you can't even finish your thought or sentence.

My pulse is racing
You're so scared that your heart is beating faster than it should be.

Move to the room where you are sleeping
You go to the room where someone you care about is sleeping, hoping to feel a sense of safety and protection.

Oh brother, oh brother
You address your sibling, who is your source of comfort and support.

I didn't mean to hold you
You feel guilty for clinging onto your sibling, knowing that they have their own fears to deal with.

But my heart is only human
You acknowledge that you're not perfect, and that you can't always be strong or brave.

I hide in your closet
You seek refuge in a small, enclosed space, hoping to feel protected from the world outside.

And watch you twitching
You keep an eye on your sibling, feeling a sense of protectiveness towards them, even as you're scared yourself.

You know that your sister loves you
You want your sibling to know that you care about them, even though you're both struggling with your own fears and anxieties.

There's someone screaming in the dark
You hear a chilling sound that makes you feel even more scared and vulnerable.

Amongst the shadows
The things you're afraid of seem to be lurking in the darkness, where you can't see them clearly.

I see the image of her face
You catch a glimpse of something that scares you, and it's burned into your memory.

And so my fear grows
Every time you encounter something that scares you, your sense of fear becomes even stronger and more overwhelming.

Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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