FEAR GOT IN THE WAY (Tillie Sager, vocalist)

Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song when I was going through a difficult period in my life and was feeling particularly vulnerable and inadequate. As I used my keyboard to express those feelings musically, I found a dramatic release taking place, and the lyrics came almost

Song Description

This song begins with a somewhat sad reflection on the past, when anything seemed possible until fear took over and got in the way. The first verse addresses this concept from a general standpoint, whereby the second verse specifically looks at relationsh

Song Length 3:25 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - General
Lead Vocal Female Vocal Mood Poignant, Exultant
Subject Sadness, Joy Similar Artists Whitney Houston
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

FEAR GOT IN THE WAY



VERSE 1 Once upon a dream, far as I could see
Stars were like a thousand angel eyes smiling down on me.
I could paint the sky, change the light of day.
I could do most anything til fear got in the way.

VERSE 2 My charming prince appeared like magic, unaware
He could leave me breathless just standing on the stair.
His eyes were hypnotic, and my knees grew weak. I wanted him to stay
But could not find the words to speak - my fear got in the way.

BRIDGE Where is it written dreams cannot come true?
Am I not in charge of my own destiny?
My heart may pound when the stakes are high,
Got to leave the ground if I want to fly.
Look at me! I am free!

VERSE 3 Free to live my dreams. I see it clearly now.
It's not about what's possible but what I will allow.
Oh, what a feeling running through my veins
That I can do most anything
As long as I remember, I swear I will remember,
Not to let my fear get in the way.

Lyrics Linda Donovan Olson Music Linda Donovan Olson
Producer Scott Anderson Publisher MMR Productions
Performance Tillie Donaldson (vocalist)
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
COURTNEY ZAHN My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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