Scared Of Happy
Fifth Harmony Lyrics


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It's been a while since I was lost for words
Need I wasn't static and stutters
I never knew a love that doesn't hurt
Feeling the heat and the burn

Just give me one good reason
Drop everything and leave it
Seconds away from turning this car back around
Something about your feeling, pushing and pulling me in
And now my walls fall down

Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one
Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Scared of happy

There is something good in sticking to your guns
No one to blame but yourself
I take a step back and I breathe for once
This is what I want

You give me one good reason
Drop everything and leave it
Seconds away from pulling the bell beside your door
Something about your feeling, pushing and pulling me in
That's why I come back for more

Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one
Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Scared of happy

When it all goes down, when it all goes down
Will you still be around?
I'm coming back, no more running away

Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one
Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?

Why am I scared of happy? (Scared of happy)
Why am I scared of happy? (Scared of happy)
Why am I scared of happy? (Scared of happy)
Why am I?

Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?
Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one




Used to be fearless, why am I
Why am I scared of happy?

Overall Meaning

The song 'Scared of Happy' by Fifth Harmony talks about the fear of happiness in relationships. It starts with the singer confessing that it has been a while since she was lost for words because she was feeling trapped and stuttered. She explains that she has never experienced a love that doesn't hurt; she is always feeling the heat and the burn. Yet, when she is with the person she is singing about, something about their feeling keeps pushing and pulling her in. She wants to turn the car, but she is second away from doing so. Despite her fear, she wonders why she is scared of being happy, especially considering that she is usually fearless.


In the second verse, the singer admits that there is something good in sticking to your guns and not blaming anyone else for your own choices. She takes it upon herself to breathe and figure out what she wants. Yet, with the person who keeps pushing and pulling her, she can't seem to resist. She comes back for more, even though she is scared of being happy. She questions if the person will still be around when the relationship goes through rough times. She wants to come back and stop running away from the fear of being happy. The song ends with the same repetition of the chorus, as the singer still questions why she is scared of being happy.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a while since I was lost for words
I am struggling to express how I feel.


Need I wasn't static and stutters
I am nervous and stuttering.


I never knew a love that doesn't hurt
I am used to love that causes pain.


Feeling the heat and the burn
The intensity of my emotions is overwhelming.


Just give me one good reason
I need reassurance and clarity.


Drop everything and leave it
I am willing to make sacrifices for love.


Seconds away from turning this car back around
I am tempted to retreat from my feelings.


Something about your feeling, pushing and pulling me in
Your emotions are both intense and confusing.


And now my walls fall down
I am vulnerable and exposed.


Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy?
I am typically brave, so why do I feel afraid of happiness?


I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one
I am strong, but still uncertain about love.


Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?
My past experiences have made me wary of love.


There is something good in sticking to your guns
It is important to stay true to yourself.


No one to blame but yourself
I am responsible for my own happiness.


I take a step back and I breathe for once
I am trying to gain perspective on my emotions.


This is what I want
I need to be honest about my desires.


Seconds away from pulling the bell beside your door
I am on the verge of taking a big step in our relationship.


That's why I come back for more
Despite my fear, I keep coming back to you.


When it all goes down, when it all goes down
I am worried about what will happen in the future.


Will you still be around?
I need to know if you will stay with me through tough times.


I'm coming back, no more running away
I am committed to facing my fears and staying in this relationship.


Why am I scared of happy? (Scared of happy)
I am questioning why I am afraid of happiness.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tinashe Kachingwe, Cass Lowe, Michael Tucker, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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