Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Embrace the Night: Overcoming Fears in The Sonics' Melody
Lyrics
When you walk through the dark
Encouragement to move through difficult or challenging situations without fear.
Hold your head up high
Advice to maintain confidence and resilience despite adversity.
And don't be afraid of the dark
Reiteration of not succumbing to fear or apprehension when facing darkness.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Repeated emphasis on not being fearful, highlighting the importance of this message.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
-We used to walk together late at night
Recollection of past experiences walking together at night, expressing reassurance in a moment of fear.
We'd stop and hold each other tight
-You would tell me that you were afraid
-I must protect Thee, here's what I'd say
Commitment to protect the other person from harm or fear.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Reiterated encouragement to not give in to fear, emphasizing the importance of this reassurance.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
-Darling, darling you've nothing to fear
Affirmation of affection and a promise to provide safety and security.
Not as long as I am here
-There is nothing I wouldn't do
Expressing the depth of commitment and willingness to do anything for the love of the other person.
To have a love of a girl like you
-Hold me close and we'll never part
Commitment to the relationship and a promise to never cause emotional harm.
'Cause I would never break your heart
-Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
Reiteration of the advice not to fear the dark, particularly in the context of their relationship.
Hold me close and we'll never part
Reiteration of the commitment to the relationship, promising protection from fear and separation.
'Cause I would never break your heart
-Baby, baby don't be afraid of the dark
-We'd walk along the world was ours
Recollection of shared moments and promises of fulfilling everything for the beloved.
Promissed you everything, even the stars
-You would tell me that you were afraid
Reassurance in response to fear, expressing the intent to provide comfort and support.
I'd hold you close, here's what I'd say
-Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
Reiterated encouragement not to fear the dark, particularly directed towards the beloved.
Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid
-Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid, pretty baby
-Don't (don't) don't (don't) be afraid of dark
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