Don't be Afraid
Juggernautz Lyrics
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Future shocked and far removed from moving forward
Strange high, strange low, rolling faster and rapidly going nowhere
The winged and serpentine, black, slippery nightfall is coming
Vulture-like, shifting shadows, haunted, you weave the sinister plot
The more or less you see the more or less you feel the steeper the drop
Shades drawn the war is on, fallen empires bloom in an afternoon
Fist high with the secret compulsion to slow or reverse the velocity sunset
Don't be afraid or troubled
God holds today - don't be afraid
Facing the fear of your wingless foe as real as apparitions go
Cynical in principle and under the weight of a poisoned soul it's typical
The more you start to see, the more you want to feel and mystery speaks
Hope is fundamental, life is suffering and the waters run deep
Life is changes, places, people, faces - an oasis and a thousand pages
Explaining all the colours that you've never imagined
Awakened in you with every forward move
Don't be afraid or troubled
Don't fear the past or future
Don't be afraid or troubled
God holds today and tomorrow
God's power holds sway over time and space and
He's yesterday, today, and tomorrow
The lyrics in Juggernautz’s song “Don’t Be Afraid” tackle the emotions and thoughts that come with facing a difficult situation. The opening line asks the listener to make a choice – to either confront the day or to run away and hide from it. The words “future shocked and far removed from moving forward” suggest that the situation is overwhelming and has hindered the singer’s progress. The following lines describe the feeling of being lost and directionless, “rolling faster and rapidly going nowhere”.
The words “winged and serpentine, black, slippery nightfall is coming” paint a picture of looming danger and becoming increasingly ominous. The lyrics describe a feeling of being chased and hunted, with “vulture-like, shifting shadows” and a “sinister plot” being weaved around the singer. The chorus provides a calming and reassuring message, urging the singer, and by extension the listener, to not be afraid or troubled, as God holds today and tomorrow.
The verses continue to explore the dangers of the situation and the effects it has on the singer’s psyche. The line “facing the fear of your wingless foe as real as apparitions go” suggests that the situation might not be as dangerous as it is perceived to be, but the fear is very palpable. The lyrics mention the heavy feeling of being cynical and having a poisoned soul, but they also hint at the idea of hope being fundamental and a necessary component to push through the suffering. The final lines of the song remind the listener that God’s power is everlasting and He has control over time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
You decide to face the day or to run and hide
You get to choose whether to confront the day or avoid it altogether.
Future shocked and far removed from moving forward
Feeling startled by what's to come, and uncertain of how to make progress.
Strange high, strange low, rolling faster and rapidly going nowhere
Feeling alternately elevated and depressed, yet still lacking any sense of direction.
The winged and serpentine, black, slippery nightfall is coming
The ominous darkness is approaching, bringing with it all manner of danger and uncertainty.
Vulture-like, shifting shadows, haunted, you weave the sinister plot
Fending off malicious forces lurking in the shadows, you devise a cunning strategy to outmaneuver them.
The more or less you see the more or less you feel the steeper the drop
The more aware you become of your situation, the more intense your emotions grow, creating a sense of free-fall without a parachute.
Shades drawn the war is on, fallen empires bloom in an afternoon
Clashing with dark forces in secret, rapid changes begin to arise as old power structures crumble in the blink of an eye.
Fist high with the secret compulsion to slow or reverse the velocity sunset
You're filled with a desperate need to slow down or undo the inevitable march of time and its effects on your life.
Don't be afraid or troubled
Don't let your fear consume you.
God holds today - don't be afraid
Trust in a higher power to carry you through the unknowns of the present.
Facing the fear of your wingless foe as real as apparitions go
Confronting your fears head-on, even when they seem unreal or otherworldly.
Cynical in principle and under the weight of a poisoned soul it's typical
Bitterly resigned to the pain and suffering that come with life, and feeling trapped by dark forces that threaten to overtake you.
The more you start to see, the more you want to feel and mystery speaks
As you become more aware of the world and its mysteries, you develop an insatiable curiosity and yearning to explore deeper.
Hope is fundamental, life is suffering and the waters run deep
Even in the face of pain and hardship, hope remains the bedrock of life, and there are hidden depths waiting to be discovered beneath the surface.
Life is changes, places, people, faces - an oasis and a thousand pages
Life is a never-ending whirlwind of transformation, filled with new people and places to discover, like a refreshing oasis amidst a vast and ever-expanding desert.
Explaining all the colours that you've never imagined
Opening your eyes to a vivid and colorful world that you never knew existed.
Awakened in you with every forward move
With each step forward, you awaken to new possibilities and insights about yourself and the world around you.
Don't fear the past or future
Don't let your past traumas or worries about the future hold you back from living fully in the present moment.
God holds today and tomorrow
Trust that a divine force is watching over you both today and in the days to come.
God's power holds sway over time and space and
A higher power has dominion over all aspects of existence, including the timeless forces of space and time.
He's yesterday, today, and tomorrow
This higher power transcends time and exists in all moments simultaneously, bringing a divine presence to each and every moment of our lives.
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.