X questions the listener’s love choices and fears repeatedly as he may have believed love is a waste of time.
X had dealt with heartbreak before with his ex-girlfriend, Geneva Ayala, who he started dating in 2014. After two years and multiple domestic violence claims from her, the couple broke up, causing X to feel broken. He wrote the song “Ayala (Outro)” about her on 17 expressing how he was hurt by her and regretted being with her. “before I close my eyes” has a similar guitar tone.
What Are You So Afraid Of
XXXTentacion Lyrics
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Is it love or wasting your time?
What are you so afraid of?
Is it love or wasting your time?
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
What are you so afraid of?
Is it love or wasting your time?
What are you so afraid of?
Is it love or wasting your time?
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
In What Are You So Afraid Of, xxxtentacion poses a question that is simple yet complex. It seems that the persona is speaking to a person who is holding back from something. When he asks "what are you so afraid of?", he is confronting this unknown fear that is making it difficult for this individual to move forward. The two possibilities presented in the chorus are love or wasting time. Love is a risk, as it has the potential to break one's heart. Wasting time, on the other hand, is regretful, as it is non-returnable. In either case, fear is what is holding this person back.
The repetition in the chorus, "What are you so afraid of?" is important because it is both an inquiry and a declaration. It is the repeated demand to know what is holding this person back. It is also a sign that the persona is identifying fear as the culprit for this person's inaction. The use of the words love and wasting time in the same lyric is crucial because they can have equal, destructive consequences. The repetition of the "ooh-oohs" at the end are also key, as they serve to soften the lyrics while adding depth to the emotions of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you so afraid of?
What is causing you to be filled with fear and anxiety?
Is it love or wasting your time?
Is your fear caused by the possibility of falling in love or by the potential of wasting your precious time?
What are you so afraid of?
Still grappling with the cause of your fear, the question is asked again.
Is it love or wasting your time?
Similar to before, the possibility of falling in love or wasting time are presented as two potential causes for your fear.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Repetitive vocalizations that may signify the intense emotions and confusion that come with fear.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
The repetition continues and may indicate an attempt to grapple with and overcome the fear.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
The repetition persists and may signify that the fear is not easily dismissed or conquered.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
The vocalizations continue, potentially representing a cry for help or support.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
The repetition persists, perhaps indicating the continued presence of fear and the need for resolution.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham, Robert Soukiasyan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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