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Mama, cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me where it all falls
The luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me where it all goes
Is that what you feel will make a fool of our soul?
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
And I will become what I deserve
I been worryin', I been worryin',
I will become what I deserve
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Just a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me where it all falls
The luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
Mama, cold hearted child, tell me where it all goes
Is that what you feel will make a fool of our soul?
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
And I will become what I deserve
I been worryin', I been worryin',
I will become what I deserve
I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear
I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear
Lyrics submitted by Dasgupta, edited by M4TTY, therewillbefireworks, jalapenoonastick, ztjk
Track duration: 04:20
"The Fear" as written by Benjamin John Howard, Chris, Bond
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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This line is so true; too many people don't succeed in life due to fear and being afraid to do certain things, which could potentially be brilliant.
I like fredsk877's interpretation but when I heard the song I thought it would express something different.
Isn't it possible he meant:
"I've been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear" completely different?
It also could mean he is afraid that some day nobody will be able to feel or articulate fear.
That we all will be "cold hearted" as the child which is well used as a synonym for all people.
"this apathy" describes the only "feeling" we will show.
So we will not only lose ourselves but also "the ones I hold dear".
Besides I think the last refrain is very important for the meaning of this song:
"I've been worrying, my time is a little unclear
I've been worrying, I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worrying, we all live our lives in the confines of fear"
He shows it really happened. And with the paradox we aren't up to feel fear but the Narrator's fear came true.
(Sorry for my bad English, I hope somebody will understand what I mean.)
I do however have a different opinion of it's meaning to those already suggested, and i'm pretty certain this is the intended interpretation:
I think the song deals with the uncertainty of life and is about reaching our own "divine purpose." It seems that the narrator/singer is worried that he will go through life and have nothing to show for it, thus dying without having achieved anything. It also suggests that this fear of not becoming somebody, or amounting to anything can ultimately consume and depress us.
There is lot of imagery which suggests being insignificant, irrelevant or unimportant in the course of life and in relation to the enormity of the world:
"JUST a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
JUST a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill"
He indicates uncertainty of direction and lifestyle choice:
"I been worryin' that my time is a little unclear"
This lack of direction or quest to success can distract us and alienate us from those we love:
"I been worryin' that I'm losing the one's I hold dear
All this apathy you feel, will make a fool of us all"
And ultimately, this fear will consume us:
"I been worryin' that we all live our lives in the confines of fear"
He then suggests that really we can only amount to what we have earnt; we are responsible for our own decisions and that to an extent, we have some control of our aspirations and future if we have the right approach:
"I will become what i deserve"
I think this is what Ben was thinking when he wrote it and I intepret it this way because I have often wondered myself about my purpose and weather I will achieve/have achieved a fulfilled life. But really the idea is that if you can find happiness and self righteousness in your own heart, then that is an achievement of lifetime in itself.
Hopefully this sheds some light on the song, baring in mind this is just another opinion!
I also think MayaMoo's comment is a more accurate copy of the lyrics.
By the way, his album "every kingdom ep" is absolutely amazing and full of songs equally as wonderful as "the fear" so you should go and buy it!
Really can't wait to see him on his UK tour too!
maybe not....i dunno this is what i get ?!?!??!!?
Just a blade in the grass, spoke unto the wheel
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it's all gone
All the luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong
I've been worrying that my time is a little unclear
I've been worrying that I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worrying that we all, live our lives
In the confines of fear
My, my cold hearted child, tell me how you feel
Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill
My, my cold hearted child, tell me where it all falls
All this apathy you feel will make a fool of us all
I've been worrying that my time is a little unclear
I've been worrying that I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worrying that we all live our lives
In the confines of fear
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
Oh, I will become what I deserve
I've been worrying
I've been worrying
I will become what I deserve
I've been worrying
My time is a little unclear
I will become what I deserve
I've been worrying, I've been worrying
That my time is a little unclear
I've been worrying, I've been worrying
That I'm losing the ones I hold dear
I've been worrying, I've been worrying
That we all live our lives
In the confines of fear
He feels like he's a spare part around her and that he doesn't know why he is still around... that's why his time is a little unlclear.
Inevitably, he want to leave but is living in the confines of fear, the unknown, life without the ones that he loves (or used to love).
My interpretation and absolutely relevant to my life right now because - 'I will become what I deserve'.
With only 650,000 hours on average to live my life, all I want to be is happy - what would you do without the confines of fear?