Afraid Lyrics - Loose - Nelly Furtado

What they say, what they say, what they say 

What they say, what they say, what they say 

You speak out, all you feel is defiance 

All you need is some self-reliance 

'Cause this world is gonna always try us 

And all you wanted was to run for cover 

Well, here's looking to yourself and no other 

We're all searching for that special something 

And we keep on running 

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow 

I want to feel the light shine on me 

[Chorus] 

You're so afraid of what people might say 

But that's okay 'cause you're only human 

You're so afraid of what people might say 

But that's okay, you'll soon get strong enough 

You're so afraid of what people might say 

But that's okay 'cause you're only human 

You're so afraid of what people might say 

You're going to break 

So please don't do it 

You wanna spread your wings, but you're not sure 

Don't wanna leave your comforts 

Wanna find a cure 

We're afraid of who we see in the mirror 

We wanna let got but it feels too pure 

Who wants to be alone in this world? 

You look around and all you see is hurt 

But the light - it always guides us 

If we move with a little trust 

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow 

I want to feel the light shine on me 

[Chorus] 

A diamond don't define what shine is 

I don't need a Rolex to know what the time is 

You got yours; let me find what mine is 

I'm a survivor; look how strong my mind is 

I stand on my own; it's all me 

Regardless of whatever they call me 

I'm a leader, not a follower 

And I'd rather be paid and popular 

Ride, homey, get your dollars up 

We're in the belly of the beast that already swallowed us 

It's the end of the world as we know it 

It's the end of the world as we know it 

[Chorus]