Lyrics
When you return
Returning from somewhere during the day
From somewhere in the day
Reflection on experiences in daylight
And it's light, do you feel safe and well
Feeling secure and well when it's light
Aren't you afraid?
Questioning if there is fear despite the light
When you return
Returning from nighttime work
From your work in the night
Reflecting on experiences during the dark night
And it's dark, do you feel safe and well
Questioning the feeling of safety in the dark
Aren't you afraid?
Raising the question of fear despite darkness
Do you fear the moonlight
Asking about the fear of moonlight
Shady lanes of grey
Referring to dimly lit paths in shades of gray
Do you fear the dark nights
Questioning the fear of dark nights
Sunlight's on it's way
Anticipating the arrival of sunlight
Night will turn to day
Expressing hope for the transition from night to day
Gotta tell all the people that I meet
Expressing the need to inform people met about fear
I am afraid, I am afraid, I am
Admitting personal fear, repeated for emphasis
Gotta tell all the people on the street
Sharing fear with people on the street
I am afraid, I am afraid, I am
Reiterating personal fear to those encountered
Do you fear the moonlight
Repeating the question about fear of moonlight
Shady lanes of grey
Reference to dimly lit paths in shades of gray
Do you fear the dark nights
Reiterating the question about fear of dark nights
Sunlight's on it's way
Acknowledging the imminent arrival of sunlight
Night will turn to day
Expressing confidence in the transition from night to day
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