Afraid By The Neighbourhood - Lyrics

 

When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place

Make that money, fake that dummy, ache my tummy
On the fence, all the time
Paid junk honey, your face so sunny, ain't that funny?
All my friends always lie to me
I know they're thinking

You're too mean, I don't like you
Fuck you anyway
You make me wanna scream at the top of my lungs
It hurts, but I won't fight you
You suck anyway
You make me want to die right when I

When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might end up being me (being me, being me)

Keep on dreaming, don't stop breathing, fight those demons
Sell your soul, not your whole self
Oh, if they see it when you're sleeping, make them leave it
And I can't even see if there's hope there anymore, so

You're too mean, I don't like you
Fuck you anyway
You make me wanna scream at the top of my lungs
It hurts, but I won't fight you
You suck anyway
You make me want to die right when I

When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might end up being me (being me, being me)

Being me can only mean feeling scared to breathe
And if you leave me, then I'll be afraid of everything
That makes me anxious, gives me patience
Calms me down, lets me face this, let me sleep
And when I wake up (when I wake up), let me be

When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might take my place
When I wake up, I'm afraid
Somebody else might end up being me (being me, being me)

Meaning: “Afraid” by The Neighbourhood explores themes of insecurity, emotional vulnerability, ego, and the fear of not being enough for someone. It mixes confidence with deep anxiety, creating a push–pull dynamic that reflects an unstable relationship and a troubled sense of self.