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Afraid Lyrics by David Bowie

Heathen (Deluxe Edition)

2002

[Verse 1]
I wish I was smarter
I got so lost on the shore
I wish I was taller
Things really matter to me

[Pre-Chorus 1]
But I put my face in tomorrow
I believe we're not alone
I believe in Beatles
I believe my little soul has grown

[Chorus 1]
And I'm still so afraid
Yes, I'm still so afraid
Yeah, I'm still so afraid
On my own
On my own

[Verse 2]
What made my life so wonderful?
What made me feel so bad?
I used to wake up the ocean
I used to walk on clouds

[Pre-Chorus 2]
If I put faith in medication
If I can smile a crooked smile
If I can talk on television
If I can walk an empty mile

[Chorus 2]
And I won't feel afraid
No, I won't feel afraid
I won't be, be afraid anymore

[Outro]
Anymore
And then I just won't be afraid
Anymore
And then I just won't be afraid

About “Afraid” by David Bowie

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"Afraid" is credited to David Bowie. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Afraid" appears on "Heathen (Deluxe Edition)" in 2002.

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