I'm Afraid of Everything

Fear's Melody: Navigating Life's Uncertainties in Braid's 'I'm Afraid of Everything'
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Lyrics


turn the keys I spin the wheels

Expressing the action of starting a car by turning the keys and driving away.

If you know how a person feels

Suggesting that understanding another person's emotions would make the situation less difficult.

You wouldn't make this so hard for me

Expressing difficulty and emotional turmoil in the relationship.

I'm afraid of everything

Conveying a general sense of fear or anxiety towards everything.

Wish you had something more to say

Expressing a desire for more meaningful communication or interaction.

Behind the wheel I can't stay awake

Describing difficulty staying alert or focused while driving.

Pass your house or take a coffeebreak

Contemplating whether to pass by someone's house or take a break during a journey.

Just adult desserts for baby cakes

Suggesting a contrast between mature choices ("adult desserts") and immaturity ("baby cakes").


Blame me baby

Acknowledging responsibility and expressing remorse, possibly in a relationship context.

I'm afraid of everything

Reiterating a general fear of everything.


There's something wrong with the boy's head

Suggesting there is something mentally or emotionally wrong with a boy.

I don't believe what the doctor said

Expressing skepticism towards a doctor's diagnosis.

I'm sure one day he'll come around

Hopeful that the person will eventually improve despite current difficulties.

But he's so quiet now

Describing the person's current quiet and reserved demeanor.

And when all this talk is over

Reflecting on the aftermath of not speaking up.

About how I never spoke

Regret about not expressing oneself earlier.

Then goodbye mr. good humor

Mentioning a character called "mr. good humor" and saying goodbye to a happier self.

Now I'm just your joke

Feeling like a joke or a source of amusement.


You made me can't you see?

Attributing emotional impact to someone else's actions.

I'm afraid of everything

Reiterating the fear of everything.


And all the little come-ons

Referring to previous attempts at romantic advances.

They were all just run-ons

Suggesting that previous advances were unsuccessful or superficial.

And when I think of your arms

Difficulty in remembering important details when thinking about a person's embrace.

I forget what street to turn on

Feeling disoriented or lost in the thought of someone's embrace.


And the door slam

Describing the sound of a door slam as a comforting and familiar sound.

It's such a safe sound

Feeling secure and grounded when hearing the sound of a door slamming.

I know where I am

Knowing one's location based on the familiar sound of a door slamming.

I put my keys down

Symbolizing a moment of pause or reflection by putting keys down.

I put my eyes down

Expressing vulnerability by putting one's guard down (eyes down).

Wonder why is it

Questioning the reason for losing courage.

I lost my courage and

Reflecting on a loss of bravery and confidence.

Passed your exit...

Missing an opportunity or the right path (exit) because of fear or hesitation.

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