I'm Not Afraid
Embracing Fear: How Howling Bells Inspire Courage in 'I'm Not Afraid'
Lyrics
I've been where the sun don't shine
I've been in difficult and challenging situations.
I've been where the trees have all died
I've experienced places where nature has suffered and decayed.
I've been where there's no pathway or door
I've faced situations without clear directions or opportunities.
And I'm not afraid anymore
I have overcome my fears and gained courage.
Been in a place where no one believes
I've been in a situation where others doubted and disbelieved in me.
The things that I said
People didn't believe the things I expressed.
Or the vision I'd see
They doubted the visions and ideas I had.
So I had to protect my life
For self-preservation, I had to protect my life.
And not be afraid anymore
I've overcome fear as a part of my personal growth.
Fear is not real unless you want it be
Fear only exists if you choose to acknowledge it.
At a level of yourself
Fear is a construct within yourself and your perception.
It serves some need
Fear may serve a purpose or fulfill a need in certain situations.
You can let it go
You have the choice to release or hold onto fear.
Or hold on till the end
Whether to let go of fear or endure it until the end is your decision.
It's all up to you my friend
The power to overcome fear lies within you, my friend.
I've been where the sun don't shine
Reiteration of facing challenging situations in darkness.
I've been where the trees have all died
Reiteration of witnessing the negative impact on nature.
I've been where there's no pathway or door
Reiteration of facing situations with no clear direction or opportunity.
And I'm not afraid anymore
Emphasizing the courage gained, reaffirming the absence of fear.
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