Don't Be Afraid
Lee De Wyze Lyrics

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Well I've seen love and I've seen pain
But never in my life will I feel these things again
So I won't and I won't let go
But I'm holding on too tight, my daughter let me know

I fix my heart and my broken bones
I can't stand up on my own don't need to stand alone
Lift me up so I can see the light

And when the sun goes down I'll know where it belongs tonight

Everybody's waiting for a fall
But I will never let them see me stumble now, I'm never gonna fall

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
We learn how to deal with pain
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
We all sort it out this way, hey

Well I've been lost and I've been found
But never in my life would I beckon you the sound
Of your words, I'm calling out
And if you hear the move you ain't gonna find your heart somehow

Everybody's waiting for a fall
But I will never let them see me stumble now, I'm never gonna fall

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
We learn how to deal with pain

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
We all sort it out this way, hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lee De Wyze's song "Don't Be Afraid" are about a person who has experienced love and pain before and has decided that they will never feel those things again. However, despite holding onto this decision tightly, the person's daughter reminds them that they are still holding on too hard. The person then realizes that they don't have to stand alone and asks to be lifted up so they can see the light. The lyrics go on to say that everyone is waiting for the person to fall, but they will never let anyone see them stumble. The chorus reminds the listener not to be afraid, as everyone learns how to deal with pain and sorts things out in their own way.

The overall message of the song is one of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The person in the song has been through difficult times before, but they refuse to give up or let anyone see them fail. They recognize that they don't have to face things alone and that there is light and hope even when things seem dark. The song encourages the listener to have courage and keep moving forward, even when things get tough.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I've seen love and I've seen pain
I have experienced different emotions and situations throughout my life

But never in my life will I feel these things again
I have learned from my past experiences and have moved on

So I won't and I won't let go
I am holding on tightly to my current situation or feelings

But I'm holding on too tight, my daughter let me know
Someone close to me has reminded me that I need to let go and loosen my grip

I fix my heart and my broken bones
I am healing both emotionally and physically from my past experiences

I can't stand up on my own don't need to stand alone
I don't have to face my struggles alone, I can ask for help

Lift me up so I can see the light
Help me see a brighter future and the positive things in life

And when the sun goes down I'll know where it belongs tonight
I have a sense of direction and purpose now

Everybody's waiting for a fall
People are waiting for me to fail or make a mistake

But I will never let them see me stumble now, I'm never gonna fall
I am determined to overcome any obstacles and not let others bring me down

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
There is no reason to fear

We learn how to deal with pain
Pain is a part of life, but we can learn to handle it

We all sort it out this way, hey
We all cope with our struggles in our own unique ways

Well I've been lost and I've been found
I have gone through phases of uncertainty and clarity in my life

But never in my life would I beckon you the sound
I wouldn't call out for help or rely on someone else to save me

Of your words, I'm calling out
However, I am reaching out and asking for someone to listen to me

And if you hear the move you ain't gonna find your heart somehow
I am speaking from experience and warning others not to lose themselves in their struggles

Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: LEON JAMES DEWYZE

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