Fear Is Like a Forest

Navigating Shadows: Embracing Fear and Love in Kurt Vile & Courtney Barnett's Melodic Tale
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Lyrics

Fear is like a forest

Fear is compared to a forest, suggesting a complex, daunting, and mysterious aspect of life.

Dark of the unknown

The unknown is emphasized as dark, possibly symbolizing the uncertainty and challenges associated with fear.

Love is like a promise

Love is likened to a promise, implying commitment and assurance.

That you'll never be alone

The promise of love includes never being alone, emphasizing companionship.

Touch is like a tourist

Touch is metaphorically a tourist, suggesting a transient and exploratory nature when one is in their comfort zone.

You know when you are home

Feeling at home is associated with touch, implying a sense of belonging.

It's not that I'm a purist

The speaker declares a preference for solitude, not necessarily due to purity but a personal choice.

It's just I'd rather be alone

The preference for being alone is reiterated, possibly reflecting independence or a need for personal space.


Books waiting to be written

The potential for unwritten books symbolizes unexplored opportunities or untapped creativity.

Lovers waiting to be loved

Lovers awaiting love may indicate unfulfilled romantic possibilities or relationships.

Songs here, underneath my fingers

The speaker recognizes the presence of untapped songs, suggesting unexpressed emotions or creativity.

Waiting to be sung

Songs waiting to be sung indicate a desire for expression or communication.

Nothing will be written

The speaker asserts that nothing will be written, possibly expressing a decision to forego certain experiences or endeavors.

And not one lover will I love

A commitment to not loving anyone may suggest a deliberate choice to avoid romantic entanglements.

No song will I be singin'

A declaration that no songs will be sung may imply a conscious decision to silence one's creative or emotional output.

If it's will I'm runnin' on

The speaker clarifies that their actions are driven by willpower.


But I know that it works

An affirmation that the speaker's approach works, possibly referring to the chosen path of solitude.

'Cause I've seen that it's true

The speaker claims to have observed the truth of their approach, indicating past experiences.

If you just let it go

The idea that letting go will bring things back suggests a cyclical nature of life and experiences.

It'll come back to you

Emphasizes that what is let go will return in abundance, reinforcing the idea of cycles and reciprocity.

It'll come back in spades

The return is expected to be significant and plentiful, using the metaphor of "in spades."

It'll come back in pairs

Anticipation of a return in pairs suggests a doubling or multiplication of what is released.

It'll come back in ways

Anticipation of a return in various ways implies diverse and unexpected outcomes.

It'll come back 'cause it cares

The return is attributed to caring, emphasizing a positive and nurturing aspect of the cyclical process.

Come back 'cause it cares

Repetition of the idea that what is released comes back because it cares, reinforcing the positive nature of the cycle.

Come back 'cause it cares

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Come back 'cause it cares, yeah

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But I know that it works

Reiteration that the speaker believes in the effectiveness of letting go based on personal experiences.

'Cause I've seen that it's true

Confirmation that the speaker has seen the truth of the principle of letting go and receiving in return.

If you just let it go

Reiteration of the concept that releasing leads to returns, emphasizing a cause-and-effect relationship.

It'll come back to you

Reaffirmation that what is let go will come back, echoing the cyclical nature of life.

It'll come back in spades

Reiteration of the expected return, emphasizing abundance ("in spades") and pairing.

It'll come back in pairs

Reiteration of the anticipation of returns in pairs, emphasizing multiplication or doubling.

It'll come back in ways

Reiteration of the expectation of diverse and varied returns, reinforcing the cyclical process.

It'll come back 'cause it cares

Reiteration that the return is driven by caring, suggesting a positive and benevolent force.

Come back 'cause it cares

Repetition of the idea that what is released comes back because it cares, emphasizing the nurturing and positive aspect of the cycle.

Come back 'cause it cares

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Come back 'cause it cares

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