Scared
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared,
I'm scared, so scared.
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared,
As the years roll away,
And the price that I paid
And the straws slip away.
You don't have to suffer,
It is what it is.
No bell book or candle
Can get you out of this, oh no!
I'm scarred, I'm scarred, I'm scarred,
I'm scarred, oh no.
I'm scarred, I'm scarred, I'm scarred,
Ev'ry day of my life,
I just manage to survive,
I just wanna stay alive.
You don't have to worry
In heaven or hell.
Just dance to the music,
You do it so well, well, well!
Hatred and jealousy, gonna be the death of me,
I guess I knew it right from the start.
Sing out about love and peace,
Don't wanna see the red raw meat,
The green eyed goddamn straight from your heart.
I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired
Of being so alone.
No place to call my home,
Like a rolling stone.
Stand even!
Wow!
Hey, yeah!
Scared - Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono's 'Scared' stands as a poignant song in her extensive catalog of conceptual and vocal works, reflecting her lifelong commitment to exploring vulnerability and social commentary. Recorded during a period where her artistic output increasingly blended performance art with musical composition, the track captures the raw emotion of anxiety and fear, themes central to her activism and personal narrative. The song exemplifies her unique ability to merge simple melodies with profound messages, often addressing the human condition through minimalistic arrangements that demand emotional engagement rather than technical complexity. As part of her broader discography, 'Scared' contributes to her legacy as an artist who prioritized ideas and social awareness over commercial success, influencing generations of musicians who view music as a vehicle for expression and change.