Lyrics
Don't be afraid
Encouragement to overcome fear.
Don't
Reiteration of not being afraid.
Don't be afraid open up your ears
Encouragement to be open-minded and attentive.
Start reminiscence.
Initiation of remembering past experiences.
I'm gonna tell you how I feel.
Expression of personal emotions to be shared.
Relax, rise and listen.
Encouragement to relax, rise, and listen attentively.
And when everybody leave you
Assurance that supportive individuals will remain when others leave.
They will be there
Reassurance of support during difficult times.
To hold
Promise to provide comfort.
to talk to you
Availability for communication and companionship.
And when everybody leave you
Reiteration of the presence of supportive individuals.
They will be there
Reassurance of support without judgment.
To hold to not judge you.
Commitment to holding and not judging.
Don't be Freud.
Request for simple and straightforward communication.
Talk to me so simply.
Reference to Freud, emphasizing the need for simplicity.
Don't be Freaud.
Encouragement for open and honest conversation.
Talk to me.
Request for communication without psychological complexity.
And when everybody leave you
Reiteration of supportive presence for communication.
They will be there
Commitment to being there to talk and provide support.
To hold to talk to you
Availability for communication and companionship.
And when everybody leave you
Reiteration of supportive presence for communication.
They will be there
Commitment to holding and not judging.
To hold to not judge you.
Reassurance of support without judgment.
Open up your eyes tonight.
Empty line, possibly for emphasis or pause.
Once upon a time
Introduction of a storytelling element from the past.
When nobody knew
Description of a time when one's future was unknown.
that you gonna hear it.
A reminder that the listener will hear the story.
Don't be afraid little Alice
Addressing someone as "Little Alice," possibly a metaphorical figure.
They guided us.
Reference to guidance received from others.
They told us you will be pretty.
Assurance of future beauty and positivity.
And when everybody leave you
Reiteration of supportive presence for teaching.
They will be there
Commitment to holding and teaching during challenging times.
To hold to teach you
Promise to provide guidance and education.
And when everybody leave you
Commitment to holding and not judging.
They will be there
Reassurance of support without judgment.
To hold to bring you here
Promise to provide guidance and bring the listener to a positive place.
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