He released his debut EP "u" in March 2015 on Soundcloud. On December 5, 2015, gnash released his second EP titled "me", which was a compilation of his singles released in 2015. His third EP titled "us" was released in March 2016 and includes the single "i hate u, i love u" featuring Olivia O'Brien, which has peaked in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Australia. In October 2016, gnash released his single "home", which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100. In October 2017, Nash was featured on MAX's "Lights Down Low" which peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second entry on the chart, with "home", released two weeks later, becoming his second lead entry. In January 2019, Gnash released his debut album "we". gnash has cited Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Kanye West, and Jack Johnson as his musical influences.
fear
Gnash Lyrics
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'Cause I'm afraid of dying
Without getting to tell you goodbye
And I could take a Xanax
To try and manage the panic
But I'll probably end up wondering why
I'm afraid of waking up
To someone breaking in
Now the monsters from my bed
And the monsters in my head
Are friends, I guess it's just part of growing up
Don't waste your time
Telling me it's gonna be fine
'Cause even if you were right
I'd still have one thing on my mind
I'll always be afraid of losing you, I will
I'll always be afraid of losing you, I will
I don't wanna have to figure out
How I'm gonna learn to live without
There's nothing in the world that I can do
I'll always be afraid of losing you
I hate to admit it, I'd avoid it if I could
But if I could die before you then you best believe I would
And I know it sounds dramatic and you might not understand it
But I don't think that I can stand the pain
Didn't answer when I called you, then I thought what if I lost you
And that feeling never really went away
I'll always be afraid of losing you, I will
I'll always be afraid of losing you, I will
I don't wanna have to figure out
How I'm gonna learn to live without
There's nothing in the world that I can do
I'll always be afraid of losing you
Do do do do do do do
I'll always be afraid of losing you
Do do do do do do do
I don't have to try hide the fear
When you and I are quiet lying here
There's nothing in the world that I can do
I'll always be afraid of losing you
In gnash's song "fear," the lyrics reflect the artist's vulnerability and fear of losing someone they love. The song explores various fears, starting with a fear of flying and dying without being able to say goodbye. The use of Xanax as a coping mechanism highlights the desperation to manage the anxiety that comes with these fears. The fear extends to the possibility of waking up to find someone breaking in and taking away everything the artist cherishes. In this context, the monsters from the bed and the monsters in the head become companions, representing the inevitable fears that come with growing up.
The chorus emphasizes the artist's profound fear of losing the person they love, declaring that they will always be afraid of losing them. The fear is so strong that even if someone were to reassure the artist that things will be fine, it would still be overshadowed by the constant worry of losing their loved one. The lyrics express a feeling of helplessness, believing that there is nothing in the world that can be done to alleviate this fear.
The second verse further explores the fear of losing the person they care about. The artist admits that if given the choice, they would rather die before experiencing the pain of losing them. The fear is so consuming that the artist dwells on the possibility of not being able to reach their loved one when they needed them, which intensifies their anxiety. The artist acknowledges the dramatic nature of their fear, but it is a sentiment that they cannot escape.
Overall, "fear" is a deeply personal and heartfelt song that explores the artist's fear of losing someone they love. It delves into various aspects of fear, from the fear of death to the fear of losing material possessions, ultimately centering around the overwhelming and constant fear of losing the person they hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid of flying
I have a fear of flying, as it represents the fear of dying.
'Cause I'm afraid of dying
This fear of dying prevents me from enjoying flying.
Without getting to tell you goodbye
I fear dying without having the chance to bid you farewell.
And I could take a Xanax
I could resort to using Xanax to alleviate my anxiety.
To try and manage the panic
It may help in trying to control my overwhelming panic.
But I'll probably end up wondering why
In the end, I'll likely question the reasons behind my anxiety.
I'm afraid of waking up
There is a fear of waking up to a distressing situation.
To someone breaking in
Specifically, the fear of someone intruding into my space.
And taking every little thing that I love
That intruder seizing everything dear to me.
Now the monsters from my bed
The fears that used to confine me within my bed
And the monsters in my head
And the fears that haunt my thoughts
Are friends, I guess it's just part of growing up
They have become somewhat familiar companions, a result of maturing.
Don't waste your time
Please refrain from spending your precious time
Telling me it's gonna be fine
Trying to convince me that everything will be alright.
'Cause even if you were right
Even if your statement holds truth
I'd still have one thing on my mind
I would still be preoccupied with one particular thought.
I'll always be afraid of losing you, I will
My constant and unwavering fear revolves around losing you.
I don't wanna have to figure out
I don't desire the necessity of determining
How I'm gonna learn to live without
The process of adapting to a life without you.
There's nothing in the world that I can do
No matter what actions I take
I'll always be afraid of losing you
I will always carry the fear of losing you within me.
I hate to admit it, I'd avoid it if I could
Although it pains me to acknowledge, I would gladly evade it.
But if I could die before you then you best believe I would
However, if I had the option to pass away before you, I would choose it without hesitation.
And I know it sounds dramatic and you might not understand it
I am aware that this may appear exaggerated and may be difficult for you to comprehend.
But I don't think that I can stand the pain
However, I genuinely believe that enduring such anguish would be unbearable for me.
Didn't answer when I called you, then I thought what if I lost you
When you didn't respond to my call, the thought of losing you crossed my mind.
And that feeling never really went away
This feeling of fear and uncertainty has persisted.
Do do do do do do do
Instrumental part
I'll always be afraid of losing you
The fear of losing you will eternally linger within me.
Do do do do do do do
Instrumental part
I don't have to try hide the fear
There is no need for me to attempt to conceal this fear.
When you and I are quiet lying here
Especially when we are silently together in this moment.
There's nothing in the world that I can do
No matter what efforts I make
I'll always be afraid of losing you
I will consistently carry the fear of losing you within me.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Dave Lubben, Garrett Nash, Grant Avrill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lu
its actually hard being afraid of losing someone you have already lost
RichieDoesStuff
Hardest thing to overcome
Ajda K.
Finally someone managed to capture this feeling into a song, love it ❤❤❤
Zachary Smith
I'm Deaf and I love your songs (:
éxypnos
I am blind and your comment is funny...
Zachary Smith
candy,
I would know how you feel too. (:
paperflower selena
You equal blessings🤗
Ritesh Damekar
Me too man 😭😭
ilikejosh
Like I'm mute and Calling you out Sounds fun so lets See eye to eye guys
Zachary
Literally this kind of music hits u in a way that’s hard to express