Acts Of Fear And Love
Slaves Lyrics

Acts of fear and love
The song is about how actions and emotions can be motivated by either fear or love.

I had this teacher once tell me
The singer is recalling a moment with a teacher who shared a significant insight about hate and love.

'There's no such thing as hate
The teacher believes that hate is not a standalone emotion, but rather a manifestation of fear or a lack of love.

Just acts of fear and love'
Both fear and love are the underlying motivations for every action we take or emotion we feel, according to the teacher.

I said 'that's a bold statement to make'
The artist expresses surprise at the teacher's statement.

She said 'think about it' and went on to explain
The teacher asks the singer to ponder on her claim and offers further explanation to support her perspective.

With every word that was spoken
The more the teacher explained, the clearer the concept became for the singer.

The clearer it all became
The artist began to fully understand the teacher's theory about hate and love.

I was looking out the window
The artist was lost in thought while gazing outside.

I was watching colours change
The artist was observing the world around them as it shifted and transformed.

I was waving at the children
Seeing children in planes made the singer happy, prompting them to wave.

In passenger aeroplanes
The children were traveling on airplanes as passengers.

It's funny how you forget things
The singer finds it ironic how easy it is to forget important things they have learned or experienced.

So important at the time
The things that the singer forgets were once impactful and significant for them.

I had a friend when I was younger
The singer reminisces about a friend from their childhood.

Do anything for anyone
The artist's friend was selfless and always willing to help others.

He had the weight of the world on his back
The friend was struggling with significant burdens in his life.

He loved the birds and the sun
Despite his struggles, things like nature gave the singer's friend joy and happiness.

He would make quick money
The friend found ways to make money quickly, though it is unknown how exactly it was done.

Settle scores with his hands
The friend could also be violent or confrontational when it came to dealing with people.

But little did he know back then
The friend was unaware of the consequences of his actions and choices at the time.

That there were flaws in his plans
The friend's actions were not always well thought-out, leading to negative consequences in his life.

Things went a little too far
The friend's choices led to situations that spiraled out of control.

Got lost in his own design
The friend became too focused on his own plans and desires that he lost sight of the consequences.

Lost his footing on the ladder
The friend lost his position or opportunities due to the negative impact of his actions.

He carelessly continued to climb
Despite the setbacks, the friend persisted in his ways, causing further issues for himself.

Fell down from a great height
Eventually, the friend was punished or hurt for his actions.

Into the hands of the law
The friend got caught and had to face legal consequences for his choices.

He got sentenced to eight long years
The friend was given a significant prison sentence.

But he'll be out in four
The friend is expected to be released early from his sentence.

Two motivating forces make space for your darkness
Both fear and love can influence negative actions or characteristics in people. Even so, there's room for redemption.

Transcends your fear, let love in
Overcoming fear is possible by embracing love and positive emotions.

Fear, love
The two main themes of the song.

Fear, love
The two main themes of the song.

Fear, love
The two main themes of the song.

Fear, love
The two main themes of the song.

Fear
An emotion that can lead to negative actions and cause pain or suffering.

Acts of love can be seen
Positive acts and emotions can be seen, but not always easily or frequently.

If only few and far between
The occurrences of positive actions or love are rare.

Acts of love can be seen
Positive acts and emotions can be seen, but not always easily or frequently.

If only few and far between
The occurrences of positive actions or love are rare.

Acts of love can be seen
Positive acts and emotions can be seen, but not always easily or frequently.

If only few and far between
The occurrences of positive actions or love are rare.

Acts of love can be seen
Positive acts and emotions can be seen, but not always easily or frequently.

If only few and far between
The occurrences of positive actions or love are rare.