Afraid
Unshackling Fear: The Movement's Anthem of Courage
Lyrics
We not gonna be afraid
We have decided not to succumb to fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
We are determined not to be afraid any longer.
We not gonna be afraid
Reiteration of the decision not to be afraid.
Yeah
An affirmation of the resolution with a sense of determination.
Hate to hear it when you call my name
Expressing dislike for hearing one's own name called.
Righteous and wicked, man it's all the same
Commenting on the indistinguishable nature of the righteous and wicked.
I try to kill ya off quick but shit, you are a liar (Oo ooh)
An attempt to eliminate someone quickly, but acknowledging their deceitful nature.
You try to tell us it's ok, that you was just joking
Highlighting the insincerity of being told everything is okay, followed by betrayal.
cnd then you go and slap us in the faith
Reference to being slapped in the faith, indicating a breach of trust.
You say we cool but sometimes we feel like we on fire
Despite reassurances, there are moments of feeling intense emotional distress.
But we not gonna be afraid
Reiteration of the decision not to succumb to fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Reaffirming the determination not to be afraid any longer.
We not gonna be afraid
Repetition emphasizing the commitment to overcoming fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Stating the resolved stance against fear.
Yeah
An affirmation with a sense of confidence.
We were meant to be the stars that we are
Describing a shared destiny as stars, connected to the sun and the heart.
One with the sun and never far from our heart
Emphasizing the closeness of the stars to the heart.
They try to kill the light quick
Reference to attempts to extinguish the light quickly.
Them slick and man, them clever (Oo ooh)
Describing the cunning and clever nature of those trying to diminish the light.
They say, “I see ya” then they beat ya and mistreat ya
Acknowledging the deceptive nature of those who claim to see you, but then harm and mistreat you.
Out to eat ya, never teach ya
Expressing the intention to harm without providing guidance or education.
Nah gonna reach ya except to preach ya
Unwillingness to connect or communicate except for preaching.
Yeah but the heathen deceiving are leaving us with believers
Highlighting the deceptive actions of non-believers, leaving believers in a challenging situation.
Cause they see we are forever
Recognition of the enduring nature of believers.
Yeah
Reaffirming the commitment with determination.
But we not gonna be afraid
Reiteration of the decision not to succumb to fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Emphasizing the resolve not to be afraid any longer.
We not gonna be afraid
Repetition underlining the commitment to overcoming fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Restating the determined stance against fear.
No we not gonna be afraid
Further emphasis on the refusal to be afraid.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Asserting the decision not to succumb to fear any longer.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Reaffirming the resolute stance against fear.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Emphasizing the determination not to be afraid any longer.
No we not gonna be afraid anymore
Final declaration of the decision to overcome fear permanently.
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