I'm Scared
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)
When you wake up naked in the supermarket
Trying to wash the stains off your nicotine habit
The sign on the wall reads " serve yourself"
With no one there to cover you
They try to make you grab it
"the tonight" show on closed circuit TV
Close investigation shows the star is me
Making jokes about your m-m-mental health
No names mentioned -- look at yourself
Who's there? security! got the drop on me
I'm scared of sleeping at night
I'm tired of running away
I'm scared, turn on the light
And I'm scared of feeling scared
When the telephone is ringing in the dead of night
It's the fire department calling
Wanna know if I'm alright
I tell them not to hurry
There's no need to be concerned
The fire that you heard about is already burned!
I'm scared of sleeping at night
I'm tired of running away
I'm scared, turn on the light
And I'm scared of feeling scared
Time will come to carry your fears away
They'll fade like a dream at the break of day
But every night the dream's the same
Scenes I never see
Peace of mind's been a long time coming
Hope it's coming to me
I'm scared to be...
I'm scared
I'm scared of feeling scared




I'm tired of feeling tired
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Overall Meaning

The Angels' song "I'm Scared" is a poignant portrayal of fear and anxiety that a person experiences in their daily life. The lyrics describe waking up in a supermarket with stains from the nicotine habit, seemingly being caught on closed circuit TV making fun of oneself, and being scared of sleeping at night. The fear of feeling scared pervades the entire song as the singer is tired of feeling tired and running away. Even the fear of answering the telephone late at night adds to the anxiety of the singer.


The lyrics provide a deep insight into the mind of a person dealing with anxiety and fear. The fear is all-consuming, and one cannot escape it. However, the song portrays hope that one day, the fear will fade away like a dream at the break of day. It gives one a sense that they are not alone in their struggle, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.


Overall, "I'm Scared" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the essence of fear and anxiety. It is a reminder to everyone that it is okay to feel scared, and that it is a part of being human.


Line by Line Meaning

When you wake up naked in the supermarket
Starting in a strange and disorienting place, stripped bare of comfort and familiarity


Trying to wash the stains off your nicotine habit
Trying, unsuccessfully, to remove the accumulated filth of one's vices from oneself


The sign on the wall reads "serve yourself"
The environment is indifferent to one's needs and offers no help, only demands


With no one there to cover you
Without anyone to provide protection or support


They try to make you grab it
Forced into situations that are uncomfortable or even harmful


"The tonight" show on closed circuit TV
Trapped and unable to escape a cycle of humiliation and shame, broadcast for all to see


Close investigation shows the star is me
The target of ridicule, scrutiny, and blame


Making jokes about your m-m-mental health
Mocking and trivializing one's struggles with mental illness


No names mentioned -- look at yourself
Pointing fingers at oneself and being confronted with one's own flaws and shortcomings


Who's there? security! got the drop on me
Being caught off guard and feeling vulnerable to outside forces


I'm scared of sleeping at night
Feeling unsafe and exposed, even in moments of rest


I'm tired of running away
Weary of constantly fleeing and avoiding one's problems


I'm scared, turn on the light
Seeking a sense of security and comfort, even if temporary


And I'm scared of feeling scared
Feeling trapped in a cycle of fear and anxiety


When the telephone is ringing in the dead of night
Unexpected and unwelcome disruptions to one's peace and security


It's the fire department calling
Outside forces intruding on one's inner turmoil


Wanna know if I'm alright
Concerned but ultimately unable to truly help


I tell them not to hurry
Trying to convince others that things are under control, even if that's not the case


There's no need to be concerned
Lying to oneself and others about the gravity of the situation


The fire that you heard about is already burned!
The damage has been done, and there's no undoing it


Time will come to carry your fears away
Hope for a time when one's anxieties will no longer have a hold over them


They'll fade like a dream at the break of day
Belief that the intensity of one's fears will eventually subside, like the fading of a nightmare with the dawn


But every night the dream's the same
Trapped in an endless cycle of fear and anxiety that repeats itself night after night


Scenes I never see
Forever tormented by the unknown and the unknowable


Peace of mind's been a long time coming
Seeking a sense of inner calm and contentment has been an ongoing struggle


Hope it's coming to me
Holding onto optimism that one day, peace of mind may finally arrive


I'm scared to be...
Feeling intense trepidation about the future and the unknown


I'm scared
Overwhelmed by anxiety and fear


I'm scared of feeling scared
Caught in a perpetual cycle of anxiety and dread


I'm tired of feeling tired
Feeling worn down and exhausted by the constant struggle




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES, JOHN CARRINGTON BREWSTER-JONES, BERNARD PATRICK NEESON

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Comments from YouTube:

@kevinmurphy7193

TOP BAND AND SUCH A GOOD LOOK ON LIFE

@damianbowyer6258

Luv Chris Bailey's Bass-Line on I'm Scared...Awesome Song, which is Very Underrated Guys.

@steverattray2646

the lyrics are something to listen to

@steverattray2646

I’m Scared (Melbourne Showgrounds 1980)
The Angels
When you wake up naked in the supermarket
Trying to wash the stains off your nicotine habit
The sign on the wall reads " serve yourself"
With no one there to cover you
They try to make you grab it
"the tonight" show on closed circuit TV
Close investigation shows the star is me
Making jokes about your m-m-mental health
No names mentioned -- look at yourself
Who's there? security! got the drop on me
I'm scared of sleeping at night
I'm tired of running away
I'm scared, turn on the light
And I'm scared of feeling scared
When the telephone is ringing in the dead of night
It's the fire department calling
Wanna know if I'm alright
I tell them not to hurry
There's no need to be concerned
The fire that you heard about is already burned!
I'm scared of sleeping at night
I'm tired of running away
I'm scared, turn on the light
And I'm scared of feeling scared
Time will come to carry your fears away
They'll fade like a dream at the break of day
But every night the dream's the same
Scenes I never see
Peace of mind's been a long time coming
Hope it's coming to me
I'm scared to be...
I'm scared
I'm scared of feeling scared
I'm tired of feeling tired

@echorhys1685

Probably my fav angels song, aside from no secrets and am I ever gonna see ur face again

@shelli5471

I fuking love this song...Reid tech..ACT

@glenmunro3

like

@echorhys1685

How trump be at the moment, scared

@trajanad28

Close investigation....

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