Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
There's no need to be afraid, my baby
I'm as gentle as a kitten
Oh, baby, don't you be afraid
I promise I won't hurt you, no way, no way
And through the good times and the bad
I said I will be right there hand in hand and side by side
I'm always near to catch your teardrops
From falling down your face and shield your lovely body
Shield your lovely body from the cold
Times when I am far away and I can't see the light of day
I know that we can make it if we only pray
Baby, don't be afraid
Ain't no need, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, baby, baby, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, don't be afraid of me, baby
I want to hold you tight tonight
And so, please, girl, listen to me, I love you, lady
No woman in this world can ever take your place
So, baby, baby, don't you
Baby, don't throw this relationship away
Baby, don't be afraid, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, there's no need, there's no need to be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, don't you dare be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, baby
(Incomprehensible)
It sounds real good
Baby, take my love you need
I'm scared as you'll ever be
Honey, just give me one more chance, don't be, don't be afraid
I know what I did was wrong
I couldn't sleep all night long
Sweetheart, I love you
Can't you see
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me
Can't be without your love, baby
One day without you would drive me crazy
All I think about is holding you all night long
Don't be afraid of me
You were sent from Heaven above
You bring to me, so much love
All I'm asking from you is don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me
Baby, I love you, I'll never hurt you again
Oh, come back to me, never leave me
Oh, don't be afraid of me
I'm as gentle as a kitten
Oh, baby, don't you be afraid
I promise I won't hurt you, no way, no way
And through the good times and the bad
I said I will be right there hand in hand and side by side
I'm always near to catch your teardrops
From falling down your face and shield your lovely body
Shield your lovely body from the cold
Times when I am far away and I can't see the light of day
I know that we can make it if we only pray
Baby, don't be afraid
Ain't no need, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, baby, baby, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, don't be afraid of me, baby
I want to hold you tight tonight
And so, please, girl, listen to me, I love you, lady
No woman in this world can ever take your place
So, baby, baby, don't you
Baby, don't throw this relationship away
Baby, don't be afraid, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, there's no need, there's no need to be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, don't you dare be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, baby
(Incomprehensible)
It sounds real good
Baby, take my love you need
I'm scared as you'll ever be
Honey, just give me one more chance, don't be, don't be afraid
I know what I did was wrong
I couldn't sleep all night long
Sweetheart, I love you
Can't you see
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me
Can't be without your love, baby
One day without you would drive me crazy
All I think about is holding you all night long
Don't be afraid of me
You were sent from Heaven above
You bring to me, so much love
All I'm asking from you is don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me
Baby, I love you, I'll never hurt you again
Oh, come back to me, never leave me
Oh, don't be afraid of me
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Don't Be Afraid Lyrics as written by Floyd M Fisher James Henry Boxley
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