I Am Not Afraid
Ron Pope Lyrics

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When it's dark but i can't sleep
I will wander towards my dreams with new direction
If it's cold and i'm alone
And i forget all that i know
Well i'll count my blessings

You will take until there's none
Then you'll search to find the crumbs and leave me wasted

You would see me lying there
And get the ones who used to care to turn their faces

And i said, "oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
I am not afraid"

Well the things that i believe
And the things that i can see are all confused now
I know emptiness and pain but i'm sure love must have a place
Somewhere the truth counts

Still i search to find the words
I scream until it hurts and no one hears me
So i breathe deep and start again
Turn my face into the wind and let my heart speak

And i said, "oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
I am not afraid"

Love will find a way
Love will find a way

When it's dark but i can't sleep
I will wander towards my dreams with new direction
If it's cold and i'm alone
And i forget all that i know
Well i'll count my blessings

And i said, "oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
I am not afraid"
"oh
Love will find a way"

"oh
I am not afraid"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ron Pope's "I Am Not Afraid" speak of a journey through darkness and confusion towards finding hope and love. The opening lines describe the restlessness and uncertainty that can come in moments of darkness, but the singer is determined to move forward towards his dreams with new direction. When loneliness and forgetfulness set in, he reminds himself to count his blessings.

The second verse seems to address a specific person who takes everything from the singer and leaves him wasted. This person also turns away those who used to care about the singer. Despite this, the singer declares that he is not afraid. He acknowledges the confusion and pain he experiences, but still believes that love must exist somewhere in the world. Even when he feels unheard, he keeps searching for the words to express himself and starts anew.

In the final chorus, the singer repeats that he is not afraid and affirms that love will find a way. This suggests that he is hopeful for the future, even if he doesn't know how love will come into his life. The song encourages listeners to persevere through difficult times and believe that love is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

When it's dark but i can't sleep
During restless nights, I'll use that time to focus on making progress towards my goals.

I will wander towards my dreams with new direction
I'll seek out new opportunities for growth and follow my passions with focus and determination.

If it's cold and i'm alone
During difficult times when I'm feeling isolated or unsupported,

And i forget all that i know
when I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious,

Well i'll count my blessings
I'll remind myself of all the good things in my life to help me stay positive and grounded.

You will take until there's none
Some people will take advantage of me until they've gotten everything they can from me.

Then you'll search to find the crumbs and leave me wasted
Once they've used me up, they'll move on and leave me feeling depleted and worthless.

You would see me lying there
These people won't even care enough to check up on me once they've gotten what they wanted.

And get the ones who used to care to turn their faces
They'll turn others against me, even people who used to care about me and support me.

Well the things that i believe
My beliefs and values are important to me,

And the things that i can see are all confused now
but sometimes it's hard to make sense of the world and the things that are happening around me.

I know emptiness and pain but i'm sure love must have a place
Despite feeling sad or hurt sometimes, I believe that love is still an important part of the world and that it's worth striving for.

Somewhere the truth counts
There is a place where honesty and integrity are valued and rewarded.

Still i search to find the words
I'm always looking for new ways to express myself and communicate what I'm feeling.

I scream until it hurts and no one hears me
Sometimes it feels like no one is listening or paying attention to my struggles and frustrations.

So i breathe deep and start again
But I'll take a deep breath and keep pushing forward, starting over from a place of calm and intention.

Turn my face into the wind and let my heart speak
I'll face any challenges head-on, speaking my truth and staying true to myself.

Love will find a way
No matter how difficult things may seem, love and connection will always find a way to persist and grow stronger.

And i said, "oh I am not afraid"
Through all of life's ups and downs, I refuse to let fear control me, and I'll keep pushing forward with strength and courage.

"oh Love will find a way"
I truly believe that love and connection will always find a way to prevail.

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