Afraid Of The Dark
MKTO Lyrics


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We go together like fire and dynamite when it blows
Look out, look out below
When we touch the world explodes
(Every time you’re near me I get hella overheated
Tryna live without you but your body heat - I need it)
Oo-wee darling believe that I’ll never let you go
Even if you’re afraid of the dark
Let’s be dangerous surrender your heart

All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark

Oh oh oh
La da da la da da la da da
Oh oh oh
La da da la da da la da da

I’ll lift you up when you need won’t let no one hold you down (no)
I’ll be the air that you breathe no I’ll never let you drown
(I can keep you warmer when your nights are getting colder
Even when you feel like your entire world is over)
Oh my you get me high
And we’ll never touch the ground
Even if you’re afraid of the dark
Let’s be dangerous surrender your heart

All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark

Oh oh oh
La da da la da da la da da
Oh oh oh
La da da la da da la da da

I know you’re not scared of love
But of not being loved back
Not afraid of heights
But scared of falling off
Always on the run without ever tryna look back
Sleeping with the lights on but you can turn them off
I’ll be your knight in shining armor
Every night I’ll fight the monsters
When you’re dreaming watching the sky for flying saucers
Hold you close and rock you
Malcolm to the rescue
I’m your superman and batman if they ever try to get you

Baby if you’re afraid of the dark
Let’s be dangerous surrender your heart

All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
All anybody needs is one light
I’ll be anything that you like




Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MKTO's "Afraid of the Dark" speak of a powerful and passionate love that can conquer any fear. The imagery of fire and dynamite creates a sense of danger and power, and the line "when we touch the world explodes" reinforces the intensity of the relationship between the two individuals. Despite any fears or doubts, the singer promises to never let go and be a source of strength and support for the other person.


The lyrics also delve into the idea of fear and how it can hold us back in life. The line "I know you're not scared of love, but of not being loved back" speaks to a fear many people have in relationships. The idea of being vulnerable and not having their feelings reciprocated can be a scary thing. Additionally, the lyrics mention being afraid of falling off and not looking back, which could represent a fear of failure or not being able to move forward in life.


However, the overarching message of the song is one of hope and reassurance. The singer promises to be there through any fear or hardship, to be a source of light in the darkness. The repeated refrain of "All anybody needs is one light" reinforces this idea - that even a small glimmer of hope can be enough to give us strength.


Overall, "Afraid of the Dark" is a powerful love song that speaks to the idea of conquering our fears and finding strength in the face of uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

We go together like fire and dynamite when it blows
When we’re together, our passion is intense and unstoppable, like a fiery explosion.


Look out, look out below
Our love is so powerful that it can shake the very ground we stand on, so watch out.


When we touch the world explodes
Our physical touch ignites a spark that sets the world ablaze with passion and desire.


Oo-wee darling believe that I’ll never let you go
I promise you that I will always love and cherish you, and never let you go.


Even if you’re afraid of the dark
Even if you have fears or doubts, I will stand by your side and be your light in the darkness.


Let’s be dangerous surrender your heart
Let’s take a risk and give in to our intense feelings, letting our hearts guide us fearlessly into the unknown.


All anybody needs is one light
No matter how dark it may seem, all it takes is a single light to brighten up your world and drive away the fear.


I’ll be anything that you like
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy and feel loved.


Call me if you need it tonight
Whenever you need me, even if it’s in the middle of the night, just call and I’ll be there for you.


Oh my you get me high
Being with you fills me with joy and excitement, like I’m on a natural high.


And we’ll never touch the ground
Our love is so strong and soaring that we will always feel like we’re flying high in the sky.


I know you’re not scared of love
I understand that your fears are not about love itself, but rather about the possibility of rejection or disappointment.


But of not being loved back
Your fear is that you will give your love and not have it reciprocated, leaving you feeling hurt and alone.


Not afraid of heights
You’re not scared of physical heights, but rather emotional ones.


But scared of falling off
The fear is not the height itself, but the possibility of losing your balance and falling down.


Always on the run without ever tryna look back
You live your life always moving forward and never looking back at the past, perhaps to avoid facing past mistakes or regrets.


Sleeping with the lights on but you can turn them off
You seek comfort in light and safety, but you also have the power to overcome your fears and turn off the lights when you’re ready.


I’ll be your knight in shining armor
I will protect you and fight for you against any harm or danger that may come your way.


Every night I’ll fight the monsters
I will be there for you every night to help you confront your inner demons and overcome your fears.


When you’re dreaming watching the sky for flying saucers
I will be there with you even in your dreams, helping you explore the unknown and the impossible.


Hold you close and rock you
I will embrace you and comfort you, always keeping you close and safe in my arms.


Malcolm to the rescue
I will be your hero and savior, always there to help you when you need it the most.


I’m your superman and batman if they ever try to get you
I will always protect you like a superhero, fighting off any enemies or obstacles that may try to harm you.


Baby if you’re afraid of the dark
If you’re ever feeling scared or alone, just know that I am here for you and will never leave you in the dark.




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Lyrics:

We go together like fire and dynamite when it blows
Look out, look out below when we touch the world explodes
Every time your near me I get hella over-heated
Try to live without you but your body heat I need it
Oh-ee, darling believe that I'll never let you go (yeah)
Even if your afraid of the dark
Let's be dangerous surrender your heart
All anybody needs is one light
I'll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
All anybody needs is one night
I'll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
I'll lift you up when you need won't let no one hold you down
I'll be the air that you breath, no I'll never let you drown
I can keep you warmer when your nights are getting colder
Even when you feel like your entire world is over
Oh my, you get me high, we'll never touch the ground (hey)
Even if your afraid of the dark
Let's be dangerous surrender your heart
All anybody needs is one light
I'll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
I know your not scared to love, but of not being loved back
Not afraid of heights, but scared of falling off
Always on the run without ever tryna look back
Sleeping with the lights on so you can turn them off
I'll be knight in shinning armor, every night I'll fight the monsters
When you dream and watching the sky for flying saucers
Hold you close and rock you, Malcolm to the rescue
I'm your Superman and Batman, if they ever try to get you
Baby if your afraid of the dark
Let's be dangerous, surrender your heart
All anybody needs is one light
I'll be anything that you like
Call me if you need it tonight
When you are afraid of the dark
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
Oh oh oh, la da da, la da da, la da da
Oh oh oh



All comments from YouTube:

@PokemonBunearyFaan

They are severely underrated. Another AMAZING song!

@france.the_bastard

Yup

@Julius4396

This is fucking dope. MKTO just dropped a banger!

@AwkwardGirl522

Why isn't this song popular?
It's fucking amazing!

@beansp8417

ikr

@ericruiz6443

Awkward Girl Because everyone else is doing high on that beat or something else

@janasaulters2369

These guys are so underrated they need to be heard more

@oohdi

Seriously every song they release is addictive! Keep them coming

@yolis9774

"I'll be your superman AND Batman" just in case in one superhero isn't enough :D

@RoyallyPrincess

I already knew I was gonna love this song 14 seconds in. I was right. This song is amazing.

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