No Envy, No Fear Lyrics
I actually went to a josh radin concert and he said this songs is about when he first moved to LA and joined a group of emerging song writers and musicians. Ultimately it describes his personal journey as he comes to evolve into the person he is today.
this song is so pure. it's a beautiful way of putting things in perspective. and it's a great motto.
I really can't find the words to say how much I love this song and this singer.
i love this song.
the first time i heard this song, these lyrics were the ones that spoke to me most:
"Brother brother we all see You're hiding out so painfully See yourself come out to play"
and
"When your sister turns to leave Only when she's most in need Take away the cause of pain By showing her we're all the same "
they made me think about how people who are gay feel the need to hide the truth from people, for the fear of being criticized, and also envy towards the "normal" people who have absolutely nothing to worry about... :/
i agree with ilvdv about those two stanzas, even if it isnt what he actually meant when he wrote it. but interpretation is extremely versitile. either way, it adds to the overall message
i dedicated this song to my fiance over the radio, i feel like it was perfect because hes been 3 years sober, he was into drugs badly and he almost cried hearing it :)
This song always makes me think of the passage in 1 Corinthians people read a lot at religious weddings. “Love is patient, Love is kind, it does not envy it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others...”
Joshua Radin does such a good job in all of his songs of leading listeners to empathize and feel exactly what he’s trying to communicate. In this song he’s encouraging all of us to love one another not simply as an act but as a way of life. Let go of all the ill will you’re holding against anyone and we can all share a better world.