Afraid

The speaker feels insecure and frightened, even while trying to believe in personal growth and a hopeful future. The lyrics move between confidence and vulnerability: the speaker says their “little soul has grown,” but repeats that they are still afraid and alone. By the end, they imagine a time when the fear will disappear, though it is not clear whether this is a firm belief or a wish.

Several images suggest feeling lost or losing a former sense of possibility. Being “lost on the shore” may imply being stuck at the edge of something, unsure where to go. “I used to wake up the ocean” and “walk on clouds” sound like exaggerated memories of feeling powerful, joyful, or carefree. The “crooked smile” may suggest managing to appear cheerful despite not feeling fully well.

The speaker lists medication, smiling, appearing on television, and walking an “empty mile” as possible ways to stop feeling afraid. These may be practical efforts to cope, or a list of things that might help without guaranteeing relief. The lyrics do not explain what caused the fear, so it could be emotional distress more generally. The repeated promise of being unafraid “anymore” offers hope, but the repetition also hints that the speaker has not reached that point yet.