These are the songs of a distinctly relational and prolific songwriter. “My father is a pastor, so my whole family has been shaped by the church,” says Kerrie. “From a young age, my parents always taught me to reach out to the broken and to those who need hope.” With her first performance at the age of 5, Kerrie grew up singing in church, playing piano and leading worship. She wrote her first songs in high school. The 10 songs on Kerrie Roberts reflect the redemptive seeds planted during those years and into her young adulthood.
Thematically, the album explores a thoughtful side of faith, hope and love—the acknowledgment that an authentic life of faith isn’t void of suffering, the purpose amidst pain, the promise that a breakthrough is coming, and the motivating power of God’s love. Says Kerrie, “I want every song to leave people with a sense of purpose—a call to action, a realization of a truth, a promotion of hope and healing.”
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What Are You Afraid Of
Kerrie Roberts Lyrics
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Not living up when the whole world's watching
Being the last to get there and the last to know
You scream at the top of your lungs
When no one's listening
Being a basket case over anything
Giving your whole world for love
And the boy says no
So what are you afraid of
Show 'em what you're made of
The shadows that you're scared of
Are usually your own
They're not the great unknown
You don't have to wonder
You're not going under
Grace has got you covered
God is in control
Go on and let it go
What are you afraid of
Right on the brink of a breakthrough but you're frozen
Hurting somebody you love in that moment
No, it's not living if you're always thinking of
The worst that could happen
So what are you afraid of
Show 'em what you're made of
The shadows that you're scared of
Are usually your own
They're not the great unknown
You don't have to wonder
You're not going under
Grace has got you covered
God is in control
Go on and let it go
Whenever it's the darkest
Whenever it's the hardest
Don't you stop before you started
If you're gonna dream
Dream it all the way
So what are you afraid of
Show 'em what you're made of
The shadows that you're scared of
Are usually your own
They're not the great unknown
You don't have to wonder
You're not going under
Grace has got you covered
God is in control
Go on and let it go
What are you afraid of
What are you afraid of
The lyrics of Kerrie Roberts's song What Are You Afraid Of revolves around the theme of fear and encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and face their fears. The lyrics tell a story of being afraid to be compared to someone else, of not being good enough, of rejection in love and the fear of the unknown. The song acknowledges that everyone has their own shadows and fears that they need to confront, but the only way to overcome them is to let go of the fear and trust in God's grace and control. The chorus repeats the question "What are you afraid of?" as an invitation to the listener to identify and face their fears with courage and confidence.
The verses of the song describe different situations that cause fear in people's lives, such as being compared to others, not meeting the expectations of others, being rejected in love, and facing the unknown. These are universal fears that everyone can relate to, and the song offers a message of hope that these fears can be overcome with the help of faith and trust in God.
In the chorus, the song encourages the listener to not let fear hold them back and to show the world what they are made of. The shadows that people are afraid of are usually their own, and the only way to overcome them is to face them head-on. The song emphasizes that God is in control and offers grace to those who trust in Him, so there is no need to fear.
Overall, the lyrics of Kerrie Roberts's song What Are You Afraid Of offers a message of courage, hope, and faith, encouraging the listener to face their fears and trust in God's grace and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Being compared to the girl who has everything
Feeling inferior to someone who seems to have it all
Not living up when the whole world's watching
Feeling like you're not meeting expectations while under scrutiny
Being the last to get there and the last to know
Feeling out of the loop and left behind
You scream at the top of your lungs
When no one's listening
Frustration from feeling unheard and unacknowledged
Being a basket case over anything
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious about everything
Giving your whole world for love
And the boy says no
The pain of rejection after giving your all for someone
So what are you afraid of
Show 'em what you're made of
The shadows that you're scared of
Are usually your own
They're not the great unknown
You don't have to wonder
You're not going under
Grace has got you covered
God is in control
Go on and let it go
What are you afraid of
Encouragement to face fears and trust in God's protection and guidance
Right on the brink of a breakthrough but you're frozen
Stalling despite being close to success or progress
Hurting somebody you love in that moment
The fear of causing harm to those you care about
No, it's not living if you're always thinking of
The worst that could happen
Living in constant anticipation of negative outcomes is not true living
Whenever it's the darkest
Whenever it's the hardest
Don't you stop before you started
If you're gonna dream
Dream it all the way
Encouragement to push through adversity and pursue dreams to the fullest
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KERRIE ROBERTS, PAULA WINGER, STEPHANIE LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zara Shazad
this song is perfect for a teenager's life whether you are a boy or a girl
GemGaming
So true 😄
kerrierobertsmusic
So awesome! I knew I wanted to sing since I was VERY young as well. I hope she stays with it! I'm glad you enjoy Time for the Show. We're shooting a music video for it this weekend!!
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THANK YOU!!! Yes! Please share it and tell your friends!
Kristena Strout
Very nice video! Love this song!
kerrierobertsmusic
So cool! I will check it out for sure!! You should have her do a song from the new record :)!
kerrierobertsmusic
Natalie, thank you for those words! I take them to heart and they mean so much! Blessings to you.
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Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who chatted tonight! Thanks for watching the video. PLEASE SHARE IT!!!!!! XOXOXO
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Thank you Charlotte for watching!! Be bold and courageous my friend!
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:) That's such a personal song to me. I'm glad that it's a part of your life! Thank you