Fear
Lucia Cifarelli Lyrics
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Like the back of your hand or the Scar on your face
Takes a minute 'till you climb
Out of the middle
And the winner takes it all
It¹s the same dark embrace
Cold winter days that never change
A moment to miss a call
There's something dragging me down
A voice that knows me all too well
Fear has got the best of me
There's no rescue I'm half empty
A little doubt can take it all
Faithful is as faithful does
Only the fearless keep holding on
Until fear is gone
Fear is gone
It lies quiet
Quick swift moves
Bringing out the worst
Disguising the truth
A cruel hand that will crush what it holds
Has a life all its own
The uninvited, unexpected guest
The one you avoid the one you detest
All the stories new found discoveries
Nothing to brace the fall
I can not see my way in
I can not find my way out
Fear has got the best of me
There's no rescue I'm half empty
A little doubt can take it all
Faithful is as faithful does
Only the fearless keep holding on Until fear is gone
Lucia Cifarelli's song Fear is a haunting melody set to lyrics that speak to the feelings of hopelessness and apprehension that can grip a person struggling with inner turmoil. In the beginning lines, Cifarelli describes this inner battle as a "strange familiar place," indicating that while the feelings may be overwhelming, there's a sense that it's something that's been experienced before. Cifarelli sings about the struggle to climb out of the middle of dark thoughts and memories, the win or lose aspect of facing fears that will either overcome or be overcome.
Later in the song, Cifarelli delves into the destructive nature of fear, describing it as a "cruel hand that will crush what it holds," and painting a vivid picture of the ways in which it can disguise truth and bring out the worst in people. However, despite the dark subject matter, Cifarelli expresses an underlying message of resilience, highlighting the importance of holding on until fear is gone and affirming that only the fearless can remain faithful and continue to march on.
Overall, Fear is a vulnerable and emotionally raw exploration of the ways in which our own fears can hold us back and consume us. However, it also encourages listeners to be brave and face fears head-on, reminding us that we are capable of much more than we often give ourselves credit for.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a strange familiar place
This place is known but still feels odd and uncomfortable
Like the back of your hand or the Scar on your face
It's a place someone knows well, like their own hand or a scar on their face
Takes a minute 'till you climb Out of the middle And the winner takes it all
It takes time to get out of a situation, and the one who prevails in the end is the one who comes out on top
It¹s the same dark embrace Cold winter days that never change
The place has a cold, unyielding nature that never changes, like winter days
It takes a minute, a minute, a minute A moment to miss a call
It only takes a short amount of time to miss an opportunity
There's something dragging me down A voice that knows me all too well
There is a force pulling the person down, a voice that is familiar with their deepest fears
Fear has got the best of me There's no rescue I'm half empty A little doubt can take it all Faithful is as faithful does Only the fearless keep holding on Until fear is gone Fear is gone
The person is paralyzed by fear, feeling helpless and empty. It only takes a small amount of doubt to ruin everything. Only those who are brave can persevere until the fear is defeated.
It lies quiet Quick swift moves Bringing out the worst Disguising the truth A cruel hand that will crush what it holds Has a life all its own
Fear appears dormant but can move quickly, bringing out negative traits and hiding the truth. It is a destructive force that has a life of its own.
The uninvited, unexpected guest The one you avoid the one you detest All the stories new found discoveries Nothing to brace the fall
Fear is an unwelcome and unwelcome guest that is avoided and despised. There is nothing to prepare for when it hits.
I can not see my way in I can not find my way out
The person is completely lost and cannot see a way forward or out of the situation.
Writer(s): Patrick Leonard, Lucia Cifarelli
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.