Hello Fear
Kirk Franklin Lyrics

Hello fear
The singer is addressing his fear and acknowledging its presence.

Before you sit down there's something I need to explain
The singer wants to have a conversation with his fear and address the changes that have taken place since they last talked.

Since you're here
The singer is acknowledging that his fear is present and impacting his life.

I think I should tell you since we last talked things have changed
The singer is letting his fear know that his mindset has shifted and he is no longer willing to be controlled by it.

See I'm tired of being brokenhearted
The singer is expressing his exhaustion from being hurt and held back by his fear.

So I made a list and you're on it
The singer has made a conscious decision to confront his fear and put it on a list of things he wants to overcome.

All my hopes and my dreams you took from me
The singer is attributing his lack of progress in life to his fear, which has led him to give up on his goals.

I want those back before you leave
The singer is demanding that his fear release its hold on him and allow him to pursue his aspirations.

I knew I would see you
The singer is acknowledging that he expected to encounter his fear and is ready to face it head-on.

You have a hard time letting go
The singer understands that his fear has a tendency to cling to him and hold him back from progressing in life.

See these tears,
The singer is pointing out his emotional state and how his fear has impacted him.

Take a good look 'cause soon they won't fall anymore
The singer is expressing his determination to overcome his fear and end the negative impact it has on his life.

God's healing my hurtful places
The singer is recognizing that his faith in God is helping him to heal and overcome his past hurts.

That seat that was yours now is taken
The singer is declaring that he has replaced his fear with hope and is no longer giving it power over him.

I'm no longer afraid, see I'm better this way
The singer is proud of his progress and has reached a point where he no longer fears his fear.

Never again will I love you
The singer is committing to not allowing his fear to control his emotions and dictate his actions.

My heart it refuses to be your home
The singer is declaring that his heart will no longer be a place for his fear to reside.

No longer your prisoner
The singer is free from the hold that his fear once had on him.

Today I remember
The singer is reflecting on his progress and how far he has come in overcoming his fear.

Apart from you is where I belong
The singer has realized that his fear has been holding him back and he is better off without it.

I'm tired of fighting it's been way too long
The singer is expressing fatigue from battling his fear for an extended period of time.

Who I was and now it's gone
The singer has made a transformation and he no longer identifies with the person he was when fear controlled him.

Hello grace
The singer is replacing his fear with grace and accepting the positive change that brings to his life.

It feels like forever, I thought my chance with you was gone
The singer is acknowledging that he had given up hope and didn't think he would ever be free from his fear.

See your face, it reminds me of mercy
The singer is seeing grace as a reminder of divine mercy and the ability to change for the better.

And please let me say I was wrong
The singer is admitting his past mistakes and regrets over letting fear control him.

Never knew your touch was endless
The singer is realizing the limitless potential of grace and how it can continuously heal, uplift, and inspire him.

How you never run dry of forgiveness
The singer is recognizing that grace always provides forgiveness and understanding, regardless of his past mistakes.

Didn't know how bad it was, was afraid just because
The singer didn't realize how much he needed grace and how fearful he was of it before he gave it a chance.

Sorry fear, grace took your place
The singer is proclaiming that he has chosen to replace his fear with grace, and it has transformed his life for the better.

Farewell, goodbye, so long
The singer is bidding farewell to his fear and looking forward to a brighter future free from its influence.