Fear
Sullivan Jazmine Lyrics
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I'm scared to die cause I'm scared of hell
I'm scared to kiss scared to hug
I'm scared of sex cause I'm scared to touch
I'm scared to look cause I'm scared to see
I'm scared of you cause I'm scared of me
I'm scared to fly cause I'm scared to crash
I'm scared to fight cause I'm scared to bleed
I'm scared of love cause I'm scared he'll live
I'm scared of drugs I'm scared to drink
I'm scared to swim cause I'm scared to sink
I'm scared to learn cause I'm scared of truth
Don't wanna gain weight cause I'm scared of food
I'm scared to think that the label dropped me
I'm scared to think of my album floppin'
This may sound silly but its true
So dont pretend it aint you too
We al afraid of something here
Cuz you aint human with out fear
Hey [Repeat: x6]
I'm scared to starty cause I'm scared ill quit
I'm scared that people wont like my shit
I'm scared of fame and paparazzi
Rumors starting the people watching
Scared to grow up cause I'm scared to get old
Scared of the dark and being alone
Scared of war and I'm scared of jail
Scared to share a secret cause I'm scared you'll tell
This may sound silly but its true
So don't pretend it ain't you too
We all afraid of something here
Cause you ain't human with out fear
Sullivan Jazmine's "Fear" is a powerful ballad about the many fears that haunt us as humans. The song starts off with the singer expressing her fear of trying new things and failing "I'm scared to try cause I'm scared to fail." It is apparent from this line that fear has paralyzed her and is preventing her from taking any risks. She goes on to express her fear of death and the afterlife, as well as her fear of touch, sex, and intimacy.
Throughout the song, she expresses her dread of different situations and experiences, from flying to swimming, losing fame and public scrutiny, and growing old. The singer is so crippled by fear that she constantly lives in the past, too scared to embrace the present or risk the future. The song finishes with a powerful affirmation that we are all human and, therefore, have our own fears.
The song reminds us that fear is a normal emotion that can hold us back if we do not acknowledge and confront it. We all have fears, and it is okay to be afraid, but we cannot let our fear dictate our lives; we must learn to push through and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Scared to try cause I'm scared to fail
I'm afraid to attempt new things because I'm afraid that I might fail.
I'm scared to die cause I'm scared of hell
I'm afraid of death because I'm scared that something worse is waiting for me in the afterlife.
I'm scared to kiss scared to hug
I'm afraid of physical intimacy and getting too close to someone.
I'm scared of sex cause I'm scared to touch
I'm afraid of engaging in sexual activity because I'm scared of physical contact and intimacy.
I'm scared to look cause I'm scared to see
I'm afraid of facing difficult truths because I don't know if I can handle them.
I'm scared of you cause I'm scared of me
I'm afraid of other people because I'm also afraid of myself and what I might be capable of.
I'm scared to fly cause I'm scared to crash
I'm afraid of flying because I'm afraid of the possibility of the plane crashing.
I'm scared to move on so I live in the past
I'm afraid of change and what the future might hold, so I cling to the past where things were more familiar and certain.
I'm scared to fight cause I'm scared to bleed
I'm afraid of conflict and violence because I'm afraid of getting hurt or injured.
I'm scared of love cause I'm scared he'll live
I'm afraid of falling in love because I'm afraid of losing the person I love.
I'm scared of drugs I'm scared to drink
I'm afraid of using substances because I'm afraid of losing control and the potential consequences.
I'm scared to swim cause I'm scared to sink
I'm afraid of being in the water because I'm afraid of drowning or failing.
I'm scared to learn cause I'm scared of truth
I'm afraid of learning new things and discovering uncomfortable truths about myself or the world around me.
Don't wanna gain weight cause I'm scared of food
I'm afraid of gaining weight because of societal pressure and fear of judgement and discrimination.
I'm scared to think that the label dropped me
I'm afraid of losing my platform or success in my career.
I'm scared to think of my album floppin'
I'm afraid of my work being a failure and not being well received by my audience.
This may sound silly but its true
These fears may seem irrational, but they are real and impactful to me.
So dont pretend it aint you too
These fears are relatable and experienced by many people.
We al afraid of something here
Fear is a universal human experience.
Cuz you aint human with out fear
Fear is a natural and necessary part of being a human being.
I'm scared to starty cause I'm scared ill quit
I'm afraid of beginning something new because I'm afraid I won't be able to see it through to completion.
I'm scared that people wont like my shit
I'm afraid of criticism and rejection, specifically related to my work or creative output.
I'm scared of fame and paparazzi
I'm afraid of the attention and loss of privacy that can come with public recognition and fame.
Rumors starting the people watching
I'm afraid of rumors and gossip spreading about me to the public and potentially damaging my reputation.
Scared to grow up cause I'm scared to get old
I'm afraid of aging and the changes and responsibilities that come with becoming an adult or older.
Scared of the dark and being alone
I'm afraid of darkness and the potential dangers and loneliness associated with being alone.
Scared of war and I'm scared of jail
I'm afraid of violence and imprisonment, and the unpredictability and loss of control that comes with these situations.
Scared to share a secret cause I'm scared you'll tell
I'm afraid to confide in others because I'm afraid of being betrayed or having my secrets shared without my permission.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL HARRY, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, ANNE JENNIFER DUDLEY, TREVOR CHARLES HORN, JOHNATHON EDWARD STEPHEN JECZALIK, GARY MICHAEL LANGAN, PAUL MORLEY, HENRY COSBY, LULA MAE HARDAWAY, SYLVIA MOY, STEVIE WONDER
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Dacoda Mitchell
Pure beauty in this girl's voice
18QueenHearts
This songgg isss sooo beautifulllll...dont understand why it isnt gettin the airplay it deserves and her voice is heavenly......
Di Williams
I love this song too! One of her best other than number one and two on her Fearless Album!
Judith Thovhakale
OMG IM LOVING THIS SONG, CANT STOP LISTENING TO IT!!!
Sandra Lafrosia
magnifica cantante, artista, me encanta
Lavi Star
This is a beautiful song❤ been listening to it the whole day 😊
Dara Drayton
her voice is amazing
Breyonne Allen
I LOVE THIS SONG!!
StrawberryStina
this song releases me. it reminds me that i can't live my life in fear, because that's not living life at all.
Sweetness Shelton
love this song she on point with this song!!