I'm Scared
Seeking Faith Amidst Fear: Burton Cummings' Soulful Journey
Lyrics
I'm scared, Lord I'm scared, I'm terrified
The speaker expresses fear and terror.
Never been much on religion
The speaker admits to not having a strong inclination towards religion.
But I sure enough would like to hear the call
The speaker wishes to hear a divine call despite not being religious.
Said I'm scared Lordy Lord, I'm shakin', I'm petrified
Reiteration of fear and trembling, possibly in a spiritual context.
Never been much on religion
Reiteration of the speaker's lack of strong religious beliefs.
But I sure enough just fell down on my knees
The speaker, despite his disbelief, kneels down, indicating a moment of vulnerability.
Heard the choir singin'
The speaker hears a choir singing about goodwill towards men, possibly referencing a religious experience.
Something about good will toward men
A line reflecting a positive message from the choir.
And even sleepin' in heavenly peace
A reference to the traditional Christmas message of "sleeping in heavenly peace."
Stopped by to see Saint Thomas
The speaker visits Saint Thomas, potentially seeking guidance or solace.
On a cold and dreary New York afternoon
The visit occurs in a cold and dreary setting, emphasizing the speaker's emotional state.
Something in the air was oh so rare
A rare and unexplained feeling in the air adds to the mystery and tension.
I don't know what it was
The speaker cannot identify the rare sensation but acknowledges its presence.
But I know that it's still right there
The lingering feeling of something being right there continues.
And I'm scared...
Reiteration of the speaker's fear.
Living in confusion
The speaker is living in confusion and seeking truth unsuccessfully.
Searching for truth that I never found
Continuation of the search for meaning and belief.
I needed something to really believe
The speaker needed something to believe in.
Looked toward the heavens
Looking towards the heavens, indicating a quest for spirituality.
On a dark and stormy winter afternoon
The setting is dark and stormy, possibly reflecting the speaker's internal struggles.
Something in the air was oh so rare
Similar to line 13, a rare feeling is present in the air.
I'm not really sure what it was
The speaker is uncertain about the rare sensation but acknowledges its persistence.
But I know for sure that it's still right there
The feeling remains present, reinforcing its significance.
And I'm scared...
Reiteration of the speaker's fear, suggesting it persists.
I'm scared, you know I'm shakin'
The speaker is physically shaking, emphasizing the intensity of the fear.
I'm layin' awake thinkin' about it now
The speaker is unable to sleep, preoccupied with the fear.
I'm terrified
Reiteration of intense fear and terror.
Never been much on religion
Restating the speaker's minimal connection to religion.
But I sure enough just fell down on my knees
Despite disbelief, the speaker again kneels down, indicating vulnerability in seeking solace.
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