Don't be Afraid
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Music: Irving Berlin
Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Book: Howard Lindsay + Russel Crouse
Premiere: Saturday, October 20, 1962

Don't be afraid of romance
Don't be so frightened, come on take a chance
Don't stop to question is this the real thing
Don't be afraid to let go
Don't run away till you know

Romance is best while you're young
That's when the sweetest of love songs are sung

That's when your daydreams are filled with moonlight




Don't be afraid when you start
You have nothing to lose but your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't be afraid" is a heartfelt encouragement to embrace love and romance. Irving Berlin's lyrics poetically allude to the way in which fear can hold us back from exploring new emotions and relationships, but he also reminds us that the rewards of taking a chance on love can be truly magical. The song speaks to the natural hesitancy we all feel before taking a risk, but it also encourages us to let go of our fear and allow ourselves to experience the beauty of love.


Berlin's lyrics advise us not to question whether or not our feelings are real, but to simply embrace them with an open heart. He suggests that the best time for romance is while we are young, when we are filled with hopes and dreams for the future. He encourages us not to run away from love but to embrace it wholeheartedly, and trust that it will lead us in the right direction. His words are a poignant reminder that love is worth the risk and that we should never be afraid to follow our hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be afraid of romance
Do not fear to fall in love


Don't be so frightened, come on take a chance
Do not be terrified, embrace the opportunity to love


Don't stop to question is this the real thing
Do not doubt if it's genuine love


Don't be afraid to let go
Do not hesitate to express your love


Don't run away till you know
Do not leave until you are sure about your feelings


Romance is best while you're young
Falling in love is most beautiful during youth


That's when the sweetest of love songs are sung
During youth, love seems the sweetest


That's when your daydreams are filled with moonlight
Youthful fantasies and dreams are filled with romance


Don't be afraid when you start
Do not fear to begin your love journey


You have nothing to lose but your heart
You may lose your heart, but there is nothing to fear because that's how love is gained




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