Scared Of Lonely

Beyoncé · I Am... Sasha Fierce [2008]

I'm in this fight, and I'm swinging

And my arms are getting tired

I'm trying to beat this emptiness but I'm running out of time

I'm sinking in the sand , And I can barely stand

I'm lost in this dream , I need you to hold me

I'm scared of lonely



I try to be patient, but I'm hurting deep inside

And I can't keep waiting, I need comfort late at night

And I can't find my way, why won't you lead me home

Cause I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me

I'm scared of lonely



Chorus

And I'm scared of being the only

Shadow I see along the wall

And I'm scared the only heartbeat

I hear beating is my own

And I'm scared of being alone

I can't seem to breath when I am lost

In this dream, I need you to hold me

I'm scared of lonely :x2



I cry at night, 'cause my baby's too far, to be by my side

To wipe away these tears of mine, so I hold my pillow tight

To imagine you, outstretch your hand looking for mine

Cos I'm lost in this dream , I need you to hold me

I'm scared of lonely



Chorus



I need your break when nobody is around

Cause I'm tired of this emptiness

I think I'm drowning

I can't be lonely

And I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me

I'm scared of lonely



Chorus

Scared Of Lonely

Released in 2008 on the album I Am... Sasha Fierce, "Scared Of Lonely" stands as a pivotal track in Beyoncé's discography, marking her transition from the pop star of Destiny's Child to a solo artist exploring complex emotional landscapes. The song serves as a powerful counterpoint to the album's opening track, "Diva," shifting the narrative from performative strength to raw vulnerability. Produced by The-Dream and Beyoncé herself, the recording blends R&B sensibilities with a driving, rhythmic backbone that underscores the theme of isolation. It captures the paradox of feeling afraid of being alone while simultaneously celebrating the freedom of self-expression. As a centerpiece of the Sasha Fierce persona, the track remains a defining moment in her early solo career, illustrating her ability to dissect personal fear and transform it into a universal anthem of resilience.