The Fear Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chris102 

Cover art for The Fear lyrics by Ben Howard

Fantastic song. The meaning I think it's pretty explicit..

"I've been worrying that were all living our lives in the confines of fear"

Fear to leave your job and start a venture. Fear to leave a relationship that's not right. Fear to follow your dream.

But Ben speaks of a desire and drive to reach our full potential:

"I will become what I deserve"

The beauty of this song is it speaks plainly, and is written with a driving tempo that leaves the listener with a sense of determination. Couldn't be performed any other way.