F.E.A.R.
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The psycho logic of the civilized, controlling thoughts within their eyes
Contamination of the chemical, the hidden force within the soul

[Chorus]
Fear alive will come alive fear will go, through the darkness and the woes
There will be a light deep below, the sub-conscience only knows fear

The politician and their freedom fight, when all is wrong there is no right
The key of lies opening the door, to sacrifices in the holy war
The promise of eternal afterlife, manipulation internal strife
Forever-after has a fatal flaw, religious leaders above the law

[Chorus]

Fear, shattering the atmosphere fear, fear, travesty is here
Here, here, covering the path that's clear
Fear is only what you feel,
False evidence appearing real

Black emotions grow on trees of scorn, seeds are planted from the day we're born
Plucked from darkness rushing to the light, instinct pulling you to fight or flight
Paralyzed, vilified, voices within your soul are calling from deep inside
Terrorized, victimized, false prophets ? nothing more than thoughts within your mind

The penetration of a deep abyss, along a passage to nothingness
Within the corners of the hidden eye, is where the sources of evil lie
So if you suffer with no end in sight, the veil of fear is an endless night
Through confrontation it will be gone, the night is dark just before the dawn

[Chorus]

Fear, shattering the atmosphere fear, fear, travesty is here
Here, here, covering the path that's clear




Fear is only what you feel [Repeat x8]
false evidence appearing real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Testament's song F.E.A.R. deliver a strong message about how fear can control and manipulate individuals, from politicians to religious leaders, and how it can obscure our perception of reality. The song starts by criticizing the way that civilized society controls our thoughts and behaviors, suggesting the presence of some hidden force that contaminates our souls. The chorus speaks of fear as a natural occurrence that can both arise and pass away, even though it can seem like a black hole within the psyche. The lyricist believes that if we can recognize the sources of this fear and confront them, we can ultimately move beyond it.


The song is filled with imagery that emphasizes the power of fear, from the "seeds of scorn" planted in us from childhood to the "deep abyss" that our minds can fall into. The lyrics also criticize the manipulation tactics used by politicians and religious leaders to create fear and manipulate individuals, leading them into acts of sacrifice and warfare. However, the song also emphasizes the potential for hope despite the power of fear. The repetition of the line "the night is dark just before the dawn" suggests that even though confronting our fears can be a difficult process, there is always the possibility for growth and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

The psycho logic of the civilized, controlling thoughts within their eyes
The rational but oppressive mindset of society that controls people's thoughts and actions.


Contamination of the chemical, the hidden force within the soul
The corruption of the human spirit by external and internal negative influences.


Fear alive will come alive fear will go, through the darkness and the woes
Fear is a temporary emotion that can be overcome through perseverance even when times are tough.


There will be a light deep below, the sub-conscience only knows fear
The subconscious mind contains the key to overcoming fear and finding inner strength.


The politician and their freedom fight, when all is wrong there is no right
Politicians may claim to fight for freedom, but when they operate from a place of corruption, there is no real justice.


The key of lies opening the door, to sacrifices in the holy war
Deception is often used to justify acts of violence and war in the name of religion or ideology.


The promise of eternal afterlife, manipulation internal strife
The idea of an afterlife can be used to manipulate and create division within society, leading to conflict.


Forever-after has a fatal flaw, religious leaders above the law
The idea of eternal life has a fundamental flaw and is often exploited by religious leaders who act above the law.


Fear, shattering the atmosphere fear, fear, travesty is here
Fear can be so overwhelming that it disrupts the atmosphere and creates a sense of despair.


Here, here, covering the path that's clear
Fear can cause people to become stagnant and fearful, blocking their path to progress and change.


Fear is only what you feel, False evidence appearing real
Fear is often the result of our own perception and not based on reality, leading to an illusion of danger.


Black emotions grow on trees of scorn, seeds are planted from the day we're born
Negative emotions can take root and grow within us from a young age, leading to a sense of bitterness.


Plucked from darkness rushing to the light, instinct pulling you to fight or flight
The human instinct to survive can push us towards danger or motivate us to overcome fear.


Paralyzed, vilified, voices within your soul are calling from deep inside
Fear can create a sense of helplessness and self-loathing, leading to an inner turmoil and psychological pain.


Terrorized, victimized, false prophets ? nothing more than thoughts within your mind
People who exploit fear for their own gains are often false prophets with no real power.


The penetration of a deep abyss, along a passage to nothingness
Fear can create a sense of emptiness and despair, leading to a feeling of hopelessness.


Within the corners of the hidden eye, is where the sources of evil lie
The source of fear and negativity often stems from internal factors within ourselves that we are not aware of.


So if you suffer with no end in sight, the veil of fear is an endless night
When fear takes hold, it can seem like there is no way out, trapping us in an endless cycle of negativity.


Through confrontation it will be gone, the night is dark just before the dawn
By confronting our fears and facing them head-on, we can overcome them and find hope even in the darkest of times.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Nathan Skolnick

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Nycholas17

An awesome song about making light of a dark situation. Not too many metal songs can claim to do that. That aside, it just kicks ass in every regard. Easily Skolnick's best song since the late 1980s.

Ramo Baramia

Testament never disappoints me!

Luis Alberto García Ibarra

Let me tell you something little boys, you're not original just because you don't like the mainstream, Yes Metallica is mainstream but Testament is not an unknown band so please stop behaving like stupid hipsters because liking Testament and hating Metallica does not make you different it makes you an idiot, they're both great.

cd0u50c9

I think this is one of the best Testament's tunes!!!! Awesome! And its hard to pick, theyre all fucking awesome!!!!!!!!! FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL!!!!!

Elf Monster

This is my favorite testament song, and album. They really surprised me with Formation of damnation

Bruno Harvelot

They`re back and this is GREAT ! Eles voltaram e isso eh foda !

Bruno Harvelot

They`re back and this is GREAT ! Eles voltaram e isso eh foda !

jwaynecon0008

Testament is fast replacing all others as my favorite Thrash band. Thrash for life. Testament forever.

Bruno Harvelot

One of the best song from this album !!!

bastardrian

a very good fast, driven, hard, grooving piece of metal!!

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