Dear Fear
Confronting Shadows: Mat and Savanna Shaw's Journey to Liberation
Lyrics
You’ve been here by my side, yet I’m still lonely
You've been a constant presence in my life, but I still feel a sense of loneliness.
When all the lights go out, your shadow grows
When everything becomes dark and uncertain, your influence becomes more prominent.
Despite all the times I’ve tried, you still own me
Despite my efforts to break free, you still have control over me.
The scars from our battle ground no one knows
The emotional wounds from our struggles are hidden and unknown to others.
I find the words, you drown them out
I find the right words to express myself, but your presence silences them.
I think I’m safe, you make me doubt
Even when I feel secure, you instill doubt in me.
No one wins in this game, and who’s to blame?
In this internal struggle, no one emerges as a winner, and it's unclear who is at fault.
Can we get what we want?
Is it possible for us to achieve our desires?
Take a moment to stop and breathe?
Suggesting the need to pause and take a breath amid the turmoil.
Maybe to set me free
Possibly a plea for liberation or release from the struggles.
I’ll let you tell me the world you see
Openness to understanding the perspective of the influencing force (fear).
I’m not afraid
Despite the challenges, there is a declaration of courage and resilience.
And maybe the monster I thought you’d be is changing
Suggesting that the perceived threat (monster) might be undergoing a transformation.
The closer you get to me
As you come closer, my fear diminishes.
I’m not afraid
Reiteration of the lack of fear in facing the challenges.
Maybe
Possibly expressing doubt or uncertainty.
You fill my head with lies so convincing
The fear introduces convincing but deceptive thoughts.
Your cost is always more than I can pay
The emotional toll extracted by fear is consistently more than I can bear.
Whenever I try to hide you always find me
Attempts to hide from fear are futile; it always finds me.
A picture inside my head without a face
A mental image haunted by fear, yet without a specific identity.
I find the words, you drown them out
Repeated struggle to express oneself, thwarted by fear.
I think I’m safe, you make me doubt
Even in perceived safety, doubt is instilled by fear.
No one wins in this game, and who’s to blame?
Reiteration of the no-win situation, questioning responsibility.
Can we get what we want?
Questioning the possibility of fulfilling desires despite the challenges.
Take a moment to stop and breathe?
Reiterating the need to pause and take a breath amid struggles.
Maybe to set me free
Possibly a plea for liberation or release from the struggles.
I’ll let you tell me the world you see
Openness to understanding the perspective of the influencing force (fear).
I’m not afraid
Despite challenges, a declaration of courage and resilience.
And maybe the monster I thought you’d be is changing
Suggesting that the perceived threat (monster) might be undergoing a transformation.
The closer you get to me
As you come closer, my fear diminishes.
I’m not afraid
Reiteration of the lack of fear in facing the challenges.
Maybe
Possibly expressing doubt or uncertainty.
I surrender (all) honestly
A willingness to surrender truthfully and openly.
To what is and what will be
Acceptance of the present and what the future holds.
Your notes fill in the symphony in me
Your influence creates a harmonious composition within me.
Maybe to set me free
Possibly a plea for liberation or release from the struggles.
I’ll let you tell me the world you see
Openness to understanding the perspective of the influencing force (fear).
I’m not afraid
Despite challenges, a declaration of courage and resilience.
And maybe the monster I thought you’d be is changing
Suggesting that the perceived threat (monster) might be undergoing a transformation.
The closer you get to me
As you come closer, my fear diminishes.
I’m not afraid
Reiteration of the lack of fear in facing the challenges.
Maybe
Possibly expressing doubt or uncertainty.
Maybe
Repeated acknowledgment of freedom from fear.
I’m set free
A final declaration of liberation and being set free.
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