Against Fear Itself

Now I've been afraid
I've been afraid
Of who I really am

Yeah I've been afraid
I've been afraid
Of showin' who I really am

Man, I've been afraid
I've been afraid
Of damn near everything!

So listen to me closely
Imma tell you a thing or two

Don't let that fear hold ya back
Sometimes you can't even think
Sometimes it makes you think too much

Oh no, don't let that fear keep you from
Showin' who you really are
Don't let it hold you back
From lovin' who you really are

No, no! Don't hold yourself back
From becoming personal
But if someone is treatin' ya bad
Prove your armor ain't just for show

Do your best to be good
Do your best to be kind
But child, listen well
You'll put yourself through Hell
If you keep feelin' responsible for how other people feel
Let 'em take it as they will

I've been afraid
I've been afraid
So try to trust in me
When I tell you the only thing
Something you probably already know
I'll tell you the only thing we really have to fear
Is being afraid
And that holdin' ya back

Don't be afraid
No, don't be afraid
To be who you really are
Even with all those scars
Let your armor shine
And smile~