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Fear
Stop Making Friends Lyrics
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Are you afraid they’ll break your heart
Are you afraid you’ll lose yourself
Are you afraid of your own hell
Are you scared to lose
Are you afraid to choose
Are you afraid you’ll win
Are you scared to forgive
Are you afraid to live
Are you afraid to die
Do you think you told a lie
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
Are you afraid you’ll be alone
Are you scared to pick up the phone
Are you scared of the past
Do you think that you might re-crash
Do you think you’re in too deep
Are you afraid to sleep
Are you scared there’s no stability
Are you afraid of your own fragility
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear
To mend
When you’re think you’re breaking
To strength
When you know you’re shaking
To pray
When your back’s against the wall
It’s only fear after all
Are you scared of the end
Are you scared to begin
Are you scared of the start
Do you think they’ll break your heart
Do you think they’ll break your heart
To live
When you think you’re dying
To laugh
When you feel like crying
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
It’s only fear
The only fear is fear itself
The only fear is fear itself
The only fear is fear itself
It’s only fear
In her song Fear, Pauley Perrette talks about the different kinds of fears that we harbor in our lives. The lyrics are a series of questions asking listeners if they are afraid of different things such as the dark, losing themselves, their own sin, forgivenes, and death. The song encourages the listener to push past their fears and take action to live their lives fully. Perrette talks about the idea that we often hold onto our fears as a comfort zone, but in reality, it's only a barrier that's stopping us from achieving our potential. By embracing the idea that the only fear we really have is fear itself, Perrette urges listeners to live their lives to the fullest, whether that means taking risks, seeking forgiveness, or facing their fears head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you scared of the dark
Are you afraid of the unknown or what you can't see?
Are you afraid they’ll break your heart
Are you worried that someone will hurt you emotionally?
Are you afraid you’ll lose yourself
Are you worried that you'll become someone you don't recognize?
Are you afraid of your own hell
Are you afraid of facing the consequences of your own actions?
Are you scared to lose
Are you afraid of failure?
Are you afraid to choose
Are you afraid of making a decision and its potential consequences?
Are you afraid you’ll win
Are you worried that success might come with its own set of problems?
Are you scared of your own sin
Are you afraid of facing your own moral shortcomings?
Are you scared to forgive
Are you afraid of letting go of anger or resentment?
Are you afraid to live
Are you afraid of taking risks or living your life to the fullest?
Are you afraid to die
Are you afraid of the unknown and what might happen after death?
Do you think you told a lie
Are you feeling guilty or worried about something you said or did?
To live
When you think you’re dying
The importance of living life, even when things feel hopeless or uncertain.
To laugh
When you feel like crying
The importance of finding humor and joy even in tough situations.
To stand
When you think you’re gonna fall
The importance of being resilient and not giving up, even when things are tough.
It’s just fear after all
It’s only fear after all
At the end of the day, fear is just an emotion and shouldn't control our actions or limit our potential.
Are you afraid you’ll be alone
Are you afraid of not having someone there to support you?
Are you scared to pick up the phone
Are you worried about reaching out to someone or having difficult conversations?
Are you scared of the past
Are you still holding onto negative experiences from the past?
Do you think that you might re-crash
Are you worried about repeating past mistakes or falling back into bad habits?
Do you think you’re in too deep
Are you worried about being in a situation you can't handle?
Are you afraid to sleep
Are you worried about what might happen in your dreams or not waking up?
Are you scared there’s no stability
Are you worried about not having a stable, predictable life?
Are you afraid of your own fragility
Are you worried about your own vulnerability or inability to handle stress?
To mend
When you’re think you’re breaking
The importance of repairing oneself when feeling broken or damaged.
To strength
When you know you’re shaking
The importance of finding inner strength even when feeling weak or uncertain.
To pray
When your back’s against the wall
The importance of seeking comfort and guidance during tough times.
Are you scared of the end
Are you worried about what happens when everything is over?
Are you scared to begin
Are you worried about starting a new chapter or taking a new direction in life?
Are you scared of the start
Are you worried about the beginning of something new and the unknown challenges it might bring?
Do you think they’ll break your heart
Are you worried that someone new in your life might hurt you like others have before?
The only fear is fear itself
The idea that fear is the only thing holding us back from achieving our goals and living our lives to the fullest.
Contributed by Kayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.