Make that money, fake that dummy, ache my tummy on the f-
Make that money, fake that dummy, ache my tummy
Make that money, fake that dummy, ache my tummy
On the fence, all-all the time
Paid-paid junk honey, your face so sunny, ain't that funny?
All-all my friends al-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 wanna 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're too mean, I don't like you
Fuck you, anyway
You're too mean, I don't like you
Fuck you, anyway
You make me wanna scream at the -
Fuck you, anyway
You make me wanna scream at the -
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 (fuck you, anyway)
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 (fuck you, anyway)
(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, 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 (fuck you, anyway)
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 (fuck you, anyway)
(Being me, being me)
Yeah
It's The Neigbhourhood
Chopped up and not slopped up
OG Ron C
About This Song
"Afraid" is a haunting exploration of paranoia, insecurity, and the fear of being replaced or abandoned, wrapped in The Neighbourhood's signature moody alternative sound. The song captures the anxiety of waking up each day worried that someone better might take your place in relationships, work, or life itself, while also touching on themes of fake friendships and social facades. Musically, it features the band's characteristic blend of dark, atmospheric production with Jesse Rutherford's vulnerable vocals floating over minimalist beats and brooding synths. The lyrics reveal a protagonist struggling with self-worth and trust issues, feeling surrounded by people who lie and judge them harshly. This track exemplifies The Neighbourhood's ability to transform personal anxieties into relatable anthems, helping establish their reputation for creating emotionally raw music that resonates with listeners facing similar insecurities. The song's raw honesty about mental health struggles and social anxiety made it a standout on their debut album and connected deeply with fans navigating similar fears.
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