Don't be Afraid
Stereomud Lyrics
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You don't like they make fun of your name
You don't like they tell you what to do
When you just try to fit in
And they're all laughing
You're left there standing
Don't know what to do
Don't show it bothers you
Don't give yourself away
Eyes keep closing
And your mind's exploding
And your anger's growing
[Chorus]
Can you stand up for yourself
Don't be afraid
Watch out for yourself
Don't be afraid
Close up your fist
You are not afraid
Don't know how it began
Don't know who said it
Don't know who you can trust
Are they lying?
It's hard when you pretend
That they're not pointing
Their fingers feel like someone's pushing you
When you feel better afraid
When you feel hurt and afraid
Don't show it bothers you
Don't give yourself away
Eyes keep closing
And your mind's exploding
And your anger's growing
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't run, run, run
Feel your eyes keep closing
When you feel hurt and afraid
Don't show it bothers you
Don't give yourself away
Eyes keep closing
And your mind's exploding
And your anger's growing
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Don't be afraid
The lyrics of the song "Don't Be Afraid" by Stereomud describe a situation where someone is being bullied or mistreated by others. The person being targeted is feeling powerless and trapped, unsure of what to do in order to stop the harassment. They dislike the way the bullies are treating them, but they are not sure how to respond. The chorus is a plea for the person being targeted to stand up for themselves and not be afraid to defend themselves. The song emphasizes the importance of not giving in to fear and not allowing others to control your life.
The lyrics are very relatable and strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt powerless or bullied. The song encourages people to not be afraid to stand up for themselves and to take charge of their lives. It also puts a spotlight on the negative impact of bullying and mistreatment and emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't like them stepping on you
You feel unhappy when others disregard you
You don't like they make fun of your name
You get upset when others mock you
You don't like they tell you what to do
You feel frustrated when others try to control you
When you just try to fit in
You want to belong and be accepted by others
And they're all laughing
They're mocking you and having fun at your expense
You're left there standing
You feel isolated and alone
Don't know what to do
You're uncertain about how to handle the situation
When you feel hurt and afraid
You experience emotional pain and fear
Don't show it bothers you
You try to hide your feelings and maintain a strong exterior
Don't give yourself away
You don't want others to see your vulnerability
Eyes keep closing
You want to avoid facing the reality of the situation
And your mind's exploding
You're feeling overwhelmed and stressed
And your anger's growing
You're starting to feel resentful and frustrated
Can you stand up for yourself
Are you able to assert yourself and stand your ground?
Watch out for yourself
Be vigilant and protect yourself from harm
Close up your fist
Prepare yourself to fight back
You are not afraid
You're determined to overcome your fear and stand up for yourself
Don't know how it began
You're unsure of how the problem started
Don't know who said it
You don't know who's responsible for the issue
Don't know who you can trust
You're uncertain of who you can rely on for support
Are they lying?
You question the honesty of others
It's hard when you pretend
You're struggling to maintain a facade of strength
That they're not pointing
You're trying to ignore the fact that others are singling you out
Their fingers feel like someone's pushing you
Their teasing and taunting feels like a physical attack
Don't run, run, run
Don't retreat from the situation
Feel your eyes keep closing
You're struggling to keep your eyes open and face the problem
Don't be afraid
Don't let fear prevent you from standing up for yourself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COREY FRENCH LOWERY, DANIEL J. RICHARDSON, DON GILMORE, ERIK SEBREN ROGERS, GEORGE DON GILMORE, JOHN FATTORUSO, JOSEPH ZAMPELLA
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