Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Harrison’s eponymous debut album with Interscope Records was released in April 1998, and sold over a million copies in the United States, producing the gold-certified top ten single “It’s All About Me” featuring Sisqó. In addition to her solo work, Mýa was also a featured artist with Ol’ Dirty Bastard on Pras’ 1998 Grammy Award-nominated hit, “Ghetto Superstar”, from the Bulworth soundtrack and “Take Me There” from The Rugrats Movie soundtrack, with Blackstreet and Mase.
Her second studio album, platinum-selling Fear of Flying, was released in 2000 and became a success stateside and worldwide, with lead single “Case of the Ex” becoming Mýa’s breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Australian Singles Chart. A year after, Harrison won her first Grammy Award for the worldwide number-one hit “Lady Marmalade,” a cover version she recorded alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, and Pink for the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! (2001).
The singer’s third album Moodring was released in July 2003 stateside and eventually certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 selling more than 113,000 in its first week of sales, making it Mýa’s highest first week sales ever. The first single, the Missy Elliott-produced “My Love Is Like…Wo,” became a top twenty hit in the U.S. due to its success on mainstream radio.
Following several label changes, Mýa’s often-delayed fourth studio album, Liberation (2007), received a download-release in Japan only and led to her 2008 Japan-exclusive album Sugar & Spice.
Having expanded her career to acting and product endorsement deals, Harrison has been engaged in product endorsement deals with brands such as Coca-Cola, Iceberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Motorola and has appeared in films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), Shall We Dance? (2004) and Cursed (2005). In 2002, she had a supporting role in the film adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical Chicago, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Mýa is currently working on her 6th studio album due this summer and to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9. She’s recently signed a new deal with Young Empire Music Group and slated to release a new mixtape called Beauty & The Streets Vol.1
Don't Be Afraid
Mýa Lyrics
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I'll catch you if you fall in love
Don't be afraid of holdin' me tight
'Cause I know what you're thinkin' of
Don't be afraid just say that you're mine
I'll catch you if you fall in love
You don't have to be afraid
if you fall my way boy I'll catch you.
Listen baby...
I know it never felt so good
I know it never felt so right
I know you never thought I would,
be alone with you tonight [well]
That look in your eyes it just let's me know
if I hold ya tight you'll never let go
You don't have to be afraid
I'll catch you if you fall my way
Sooo...
Don't be afraid to look in my eyes
I'll catch you if you fall in love
Don't be afraid of holdin' me tight
'Cause I know what you're thinkin' of
Don't be afraid just say that you're mine
I'll catch you if you fall in love
You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be afraid
if you fall my way boy I'll catch you.
I know it never felt so real
I know it never felt so true
I know you never felt like this
'Til I wound up lyin' next to you [yeah] echoes
You don't have to ask
I'll tell you what's up
We both know that it, is more than a crush
You don't have to be afraid
Catch you if you fall my way boy
Hold me...The way you hold me tight
Kiss me...It always feels so nice
Love me...You don't have to be afraid
I'll catch you if you fall my way
So...
Don't be afraid baby I'm gonna catch you
'Cause I know you want to...
Don't be afraid to look in my eyes
I'll catch you if you fall in love
Don't be afraid of holdin' me tight
'Cause I know what you're thinkin' of
Don't be afraid just say that you're mine
I'll catch you if you fall in love
You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be afraid
if you fall my way boy I'll catch you.
Don't be afraid [Repeat: x3]
You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be afraid
If you fall my way I'll catch you
Don't be afraid to look in my eyes
I'll catch you if you fall in love
Don't be afraid of holdin' me tight
'Cause I know what you're thinkin' of
Don't be afraid just say that you're mine
I'll catch you if you fall in love
You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be afraid
if you fall my way boy I'll catch you.
The lyrics to Mya/Odb/Pras's song "Don't Be Afraid" is a love song about two people who are hesitant to declare their feelings to each other. The song encourages them not to be afraid to admit their love and express their feelings towards each other. The song talks about catching someone who falls in love and assuring them that they don't have to be afraid of expressing their emotions. It is a reassurance that love can be scary and overwhelming, but it's worth it to take a chance.
The repeated line of "I'll catch you if you fall in love" emphasizes the protection and security that the other person provides in taking the risk of loving. The lines "Don't be afraid just say that you're mine" show the importance of communication in a relationship, and how admitting love can make two people feel more connected. The verse about holding someone tight and never letting go emphasizes that love is a bond that holds people together.
Overall, the lyrics convey the message that love is powerful enough to conquer fears and doubts. The song encourages people to express their emotions and take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be afraid to look in my eyes
I want you to feel comfortable looking into my eyes, I'm not going to judge you.
I'll catch you if you fall in love
If you develop feelings for me, I'll be here for you and support you.
Don't be afraid of holdin' me tight
Don't worry about getting too close to me. You can trust me and I won't let go.
'Cause I know what you're thinkin' of
I understand what's going through your mind, and I feel the same way too.
Don't be afraid just say that you're mine
You don't need to hesitate or be nervous about making things official between us.
You don't have to be afraid
You can let go of any worries or doubts you may have. I'm here for you.
if you fall my way boy I'll catch you.
If you end up falling for me, I will be there to catch you and support you through it.
I know it never felt so good
This experience is something new and exciting, and I can sense that you feel the same way.
I know it never felt so right
This connection between us just feels natural and like it was meant to be.
I know you never thought I would,
You may have had doubts about our potential relationship before, but I'm here to prove you wrong.
be alone with you tonight [well]
I want to spend time alone with you tonight, and I hope you feel the same way.
That look in your eyes it just let's me know
I can sense from the way you look at me that you are feeling the same strong emotions that I am.
if I hold ya tight you'll never let go
If we physically embrace, I can tell that it will be hard for either of us to let go.
I know it never felt so real
This connection between us is not just a superficial attraction, it's a real and meaningful connection.
I know it never felt so true
This connection feels genuine and authentic, and I know you can sense that too.
I know you never felt like this
This feeling of strong attraction and connection may be new to you, and that's okay.
'Til I wound up lyin' next to you [yeah] echoes
It wasn't until we were physically close to each other that you fully realized your feelings for me.
You don't have to ask
You don't need to feel like you are bothering me by expressing your feelings or concerns.
I'll tell you what's up
I'm open and honest about my feelings towards you, and I will communicate them with you.
We both know that it, is more than a crush
We both understand and feel that this connection between us is more than just a fleeting infatuation or crush.
Hold me...The way you hold me tight
I am desiring physical intimacy with you, and I want you to hold me closely.
Kiss me...It always feels so nice
When we kiss, it's not just a physical act, it feels warm and genuine.
Love me...You don't have to be afraid
My love for you is not something to be feared, it's something to be embraced and cherished.
Don't be afraid baby I'm gonna catch you
You can trust me to support you and catch you if you fall for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER V. CANTRALL, JOSEPH PRIOLO
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