I'm Scared
John Kirby and His Orchestra Lyrics

I'm scared--I'm shakin' in my boots
I am feeling intense fear and my body is trembling with terror

I'm scared--I'm frightened to the roots
My fear is so deep and all-encompassing, it feels as if it is rooted within me

My knees are knock, knockin' so nervously
My fear is so strong that my knees are physically shaking

I never thought your lovin' would do this to me
I never anticipated that your love would evoke such fear within me

Look here; I tremble with such fright
I am literally quivering with fear and anxiety

See here; you'd better hold me tight
I need physical comfort and support to ease my fear and soothe my nerves

I never shook, shook this way before
I have never experienced fear at this level before in my life

So kiss me, kiss me, baby; make me shake some more
Despite my fear, I am still drawn to you and desire your physical affection

You whisper so soft that I grow fearful
Even your gentle whispers instill fear within me

Each time you give my heart a tender earful
Your expression of love and affection for me strikes a chord in my heart and amplifies my fear

I go around in circles like a weather vane
My fear is so intense that it feels as though I am spinning in circles, unable to find my bearings

And then you send me like a jet propulsion plane
Your words and actions have a powerful and immediate impact on my emotions, propelling me forward in my fear and anxiety

I'm scared; I show it in each sigh
My fear is so overwhelming that it manifests in every breath I take

I'm scared; I'll bet you wonder why
My fear is so strong that it may appear irrational to you, causing you to question its source

I'm scared to death that some day you'll stop lovin' me
My greatest fear is that your love for me will one day end, leaving me feeling alone and vulnerable