Fear Of Life
Sam Brown Lyrics


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See the shadows, how they move across the room
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.

I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?




You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Fear Of Life", Sam Brown discusses the struggle of living in fear and how it can hold one back from truly experiencing life to its fullest. The opening lines describe the shadows that always seem to be lurking and following along, but then the focus shifts to the light. Brown asks if the listener can see any light, or if all they see is spite. She then contrasts the shadows with the sun in the distance, which is portrayed as having the power to obliterate those shadows. However, it is acknowledged that the journey to reach that light is not an easy one and requires a climb through a sea of lies.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the sun, or the happiness and fulfillment in life, is within oneself. Brown encourages the listener to try to find it before they die and to not let fear hold them back. She recognizes that it can be difficult to always speak the truth and that sometimes we may try to take an easier route that ultimately leads nowhere. However, she reminds us that the effort to find our true selves is worthwhile, even if it is a slow process.


Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to not let fear control our lives and to keep pushing ourselves to find happiness and fulfillment even in difficult times.



Line by Line Meaning

See the shadows, how they move across the room
Notice how darkness and negativity seem to dominate our surroundings


And up above, always one step ahead of you...
Even when we strive for positivity, it always seems slightly out of reach


But see the light
Despite the darkness, there is always a glimmer of hope if we look for it


Do you see any light? or do you just see spite?
The choice to focus on positivity or negativity is up to us


In the distance, if I look I see the sun
If we make an effort to look past the shadows, we can see a brighter future


Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
The light can overpower the darkness and make it disappear


But it's a long climb,
It takes effort and perseverance to reach a better place


Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.
Overcoming deception and obstacles to reach truth and clarity


There is a sun for me
Each of us has the potential for a brighter future


It's from within
We have the power to find that light inside ourselves


For all to see
Sharing our growth and positivity with others can inspire them to do the same


How does it feel to be lost in life?
Feeling disconnected and uncertain about our purpose can be overwhelming


If I try
Taking action and making an effort is crucial to finding direction


Then maybe I
We can make progress towards a better future


Can find it here
The light within ourselves can guide us towards the right path


Before I die
It's important to start taking action sooner rather than later to make the most of our time


You're too scared to even try
Fear can hold us back from finding our true purpose


It's called fear of life.
The fear of not living up to our potential can be crippling


I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
Honesty and authenticity can be difficult to uphold in a world that often rewards deceit


More to myself than to you
Being honest with ourselves is just as important, if not more so, than being honest with others


And so I try to find the easy road
It's tempting to give in to instant gratification and take shortcuts, but they often lead nowhere


But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
We must learn from our mistakes and recognize that only putting in genuine effort will lead to growth and progress


That there is some prize that you and I can earn
The reward for hard work and perseverance is a better future for ourselves and those around us


If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
Even small bits of progress and positivity can make a significant impact over time


From the sky down to the ground
The light can transform our entire perspective and way of life


I am all I know...
We must be comfortable with ourselves and our own journey in order to find our true purpose


So I must know me well.
Self-awareness and reflection are vital to finding our inner light and living a fulfilling life




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Ράνια Αγγελοπούλου

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?

See the shadows, how they move across the room
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? Or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?

I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.



All comments from YouTube:

Adi D.

I'm surprised this song wasn't promoted more. I think it's way better than the 1988 hit. It's an explosion of emotions!

Kevin Henry

MASTERPIECE by 1 of the best, most effortless pop vocals of all time.

Kevin Hendryx

Beautiful. So much honest, raw emotion, and translated into such astonishing music.

Ράνια Αγγελοπούλου

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?

See the shadows, how they move across the room
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? Or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?

I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.

There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.

bassisthenrik

Sam Brown is a masterpiece in herself.

Sofia Gaal

I love this song so much! Sam is my all time favourite ❤

Rinanafemmnya Rinana

Beautiful women,beautiful song and beautiful voice

Sara Doyle

Absolute Masterpiece ♡

Angelo Jeremías

Me encanta esta canción, I love it :B

Daniel_art 314

+Angelo Jeremías Esta cancion esta muy buena!! Pero la mejor es once in your life... y m gusta mucho como hace respect, y the great gig in the sky

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