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Afraid Lyrics by Nelly Furtado

Loose (Expanded Edition)

2006

[Intro: Nelly Furtado]
Uh
What they say? What they say? What they say?
What they say? What they say? What they say?

[Verse 1: Nelly Furtado]
You speak out, all you feel is defiance
All you need is some self-reliance
'Cause this world is gonna always try us
And all you wanted was to run for cover
Well, here's looking to yourself and no other
We're all searching for that special something
And we keep on running

[Pre-Chorus: Nelly Furtado]
We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me

[Chorus: Nelly Furtado]
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please, don't do it

[Verse 2: Nelly Furtado]
You wanna spread your wings but you're not sure
Don't wanna leave your comforts, wanna find a cure
We're afraid of who we see in the mirror
We wanna let go but it feels too pure
Who wants to be alone in this world?
You look around and all you see is hurt
But the light, it always finds us
If we move with a little trust

[Pre-Chorus: Nelly Furtado]
We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me

[Chorus: Nelly Furtado]
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please, don't do it

[Verse 3: Attitude]
A diamond don't define what shine is
I don't need a Rolex to know what the time is
You got yours, let me find what mines is
I'm a survivor, look how strong my mind is
I stand on my own, it's all me
Regardless of whatever they call me
I'm a leader not a follower
And I'd rather be paid than popular
Grind homie, get your dollars up
We're in the belly of the beast that already swallowed us

[Bridge: Nelly Furtado]
It's the end of the world and we know it all
It's the end of the world
And we know it

[Chorus: Nelly Furtado]
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please, don't do it

[Outro: Nelly Furtado & Choir]
So afraid of what people might say (That's okay)
So afraid of what people might say (That's okay)
So afraid of what people might say (That's okay, that's okay)
So afraid of what people might say (That's okay)
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough
You're so afraid of what people might say
But that's okay 'cause you're only human
You're so afraid of what people might say
You're going to break, so please, don't do it
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About “Afraid” by Nelly Furtado

Read the complete lyrics to "Afraid" by Nelly Furtado from the album "Loose (Expanded Edition)" in 2006. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, R&B, Pop.

"Afraid" is performed by Nelly Furtado. from the album "Loose (Expanded Edition)" in 2006 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Afraid", explore more songs by Nelly Furtado using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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

"Afraid" appears on "Loose (Expanded Edition)" in 2006.

Visit the Nelly Furtado artist page at /artist/nelly-furtado for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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