Although Shades Apart has not released an album since Sonic Boom, they continue to play live shows on occasion.
Fearless
Shades Apart Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
you can't be satisfied unless you're bleeding
i'm here to undermine your power trip
it seems like years
since you've been thinking clearly
i am fearless
now you've got no one to push around
you can never take me down again
it's like there's no one
who will talk back to you
stop sucking up all of the atmosphere
don't take a breath until you think this over
i want to redefine your happiness
i'll take away the hate and spill it over
it's time to wake up from your dream state
it is impossible for you to stop me
The lyrics to Fearless by Shades Apart are powerful and convey a sense of rebellion against a destructive authority figure. The singer in the song addresses someone who seems to derive happiness from causing pain and belittling others. They see through the facade of power and challenge this person’s control by refusing to be pushed around anymore. The tone of the song is confident and unyielding – the singer is “fearless” in the face of the bully’s attempts to dominate them. The lyrics also suggest a desire to help the bully see that their behavior is harmful and to offer an alternative to the cycle of anger and aggression.
Overall, Fearless is a rallying cry against toxic power dynamics and a call to take a stand against those who would use their influence to hurt others. The lyrics encourage listeners to stand up for themselves and to offer empathy and understanding to others, even when it may be difficult to do so. The chorus, with its repeated phrase “I am fearless,” reinforces the central message of the song – that we need not be afraid of those who seek to control us, and that by standing up for what is right we can create a better world for ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
i like the way you define happiness
I appreciate your outlook on happiness
you can't be satisfied unless you're bleeding
You feel the need to feel pain or cause pain to others in order to be fulfilled
i'm here to undermine your power trip
I am here to challenge and diminish your desire for control
it seems like years since you've been thinking clearly
It appears as if you have not had a clear mind in a long time
i am fearless
I am unafraid and brave
now you've got no one to push around
You no longer have anyone to dominate or manipulate
you can never take me down again
You are not capable of bringing me down again
you're so content destroying everyone
You find pleasure in ruining the lives of others
it's like there's no one who will talk back to you
You are accustomed to people accepting your actions without protest
stop sucking up all of the atmosphere
Stop consuming all of the attention and energy in the room
don't take a breath until you think this over
Pause and consider deeply before taking any further action
i want to redefine your happiness
I aim to adjust your perspective on what brings joy
i'll take away the hate and spill it over
I will remove the animosity and replace it with positivity
it's time to wake up from your dream state
It is time to become conscious and aware of reality
it is impossible for you to stop me
You are incapable of preventing me from achieving my goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ED BROWN, KEVIN LYNCH, MARK J VECCHIARELLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind