Hopes and Fears
dustbox Lyrics


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Fear wraps me and darkness smiles
They cams again, trying to block my away...
When I try o take a step
They always come, trying to snatch my dreams away...

Don't let me down... I'm drawing a new picture
I wanna finish it off at any cost!
And they're trying to repaint it strange colors...

But I can't stop dreaming
And I don't want to be defeated by fear
I never wanna lose my self again
For living in the dark, what i need is a light of hope

Tears overflow and spred in my sight
They're bitter tears, I've nothing in my hand
The unfinished picture, I can't draw it anymore
'Cause I don't wanna know my weakness again...

I'd buried deep in so many problems alone
I've thought I couldn't do nothing anymore
You, my friend give me a new paintbox
It's the best present for me
Then I felt I was never all lone...

Fear wraps me and darkness smiles
They're always here, but I'm not afraid of the fear

So I can't stop dreaming
And I don't want to be defeated by fear
I never wanna lose myself again
For living in the dark, what I need is a light of hope...

I never wanna lose myself again
For living in the dark...




For living in the dark, what I need is...
A light of hope

Overall Meaning

The song "Hopes and Fears" by the Japanese punk rock band Dustbox talks about the struggles of pursuing one's dreams and the fear of failure that comes along with it. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped and helpless when faced with obstacles that hinder one's growth and progress towards achieving their aspirations. Fear and darkness represent the negative forces that try to prevent the singer from moving forward, symbolized through the lines "Fear wraps me, and darkness smiles, they come again trying to block my way."


Despite facing these challenges, the singer remains optimistic and determined, knowing that giving up is not an option. The chorus highlights the singer's defiance towards these negative forces, belting out the lines "I can't stop dreaming, and I don't want to be defeated by fear, I never want to lose myself again, for living in the dark, what I need is a light of hope." The song also alludes to the theme of seeking help and not facing problems alone, as seen through the lines "You, my friend, give me a new paintbox, it's the best present for me, then I felt I was never all alone."


Line by Line Meaning

Fear wraps me and darkness smiles
I feel consumed by fear and darkness seems to thrive on it


They came again, trying to block my way
Obstacles keep appearing, hindering my progress


When I try to take a step
I attempt to move forward


They always come, trying to snatch my dreams away
The obstacles seem bent on stealing my aspirations


Don't let me down...I'm drawing a new picture
I am invested in a new project and hoping for success


I wanna finish it off at any cost!
My determination is unwavering, no matter what it takes


And they're trying to repaint it strange colors...
The challenges are attempting to change my vision in a negative way


But I can't stop dreaming
I refuse to give up on my aspirations


And I don't want to be defeated by fear
I don't want fear to control me


I never wanna lose my self again
I don't want to lose sight of who I am and what I want to achieve


For living in the dark, what I need is a light of hope
To overcome the obstacles and continue pursuing my aspirations, I need hope


Tears overflow and spread in my sight
I am overwhelmed with emotion and it affects my perspective


They're bitter tears, I've nothing in my hand
I feel hopeless and empty-handed


The unfinished picture, I can't draw it anymore
I feel like I can't complete what I started


'Cause I don't wanna know my weakness again...
I'm scared of becoming aware of my shortcomings once more


I'd buried deep in so many problems alone
I've tried to handle numerous issues on my own


I've thought I couldn't do nothing anymore
I felt helpless and like I couldn't achieve anything else


You, my friend give me a new paintbox
A friend has given me a new opportunity to pursue my aspirations


It's the best present for me
I am grateful for the support and encouragement


Then I felt I was never all alone...
The friend's support has made me feel less alone and more capable


They're always here, but I'm not afraid of the fear
The challenges may persist, but I refuse to let fear control me


I never wanna lose myself again
I don't want to become lost in fear or negativity


For living in the dark, what I need is a light of hope...
Hope is necessary to persevere and remain focused on my aspirations




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