Scared

John Lennon's song 'Scared' is a raw and introspective exploration of fear, vulnerability, and the emotional toll of life's struggles. The repetition of the phrase 'I'm scared' throughout the song underscores a deep-seated anxiety and a sense of being overwhelmed by the passage of time and the consequences of past actions. Lennon's candid admission of fear and the price he has paid over the years reveals a man grappling with his own mortality and the weight of his experiences.

The lyrics also touch on themes of existential dread and the futility of seeking external solutions to internal problems. Lines like 'No bell book or candle / Can get you out of this' suggest that no amount of ritual or external intervention can alleviate the inner turmoil he feels. Instead, Lennon seems to advocate for acceptance and resilience, as seen in the lines 'You don't have to suffer / It is what it is.' This perspective is further emphasized by the advice to 'Just dance to the music,' implying that finding solace in the present moment and in simple pleasures can be a way to cope with life's uncertainties.

Lennon also addresses the destructive power of negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy, which he believes could be his undoing. The line 'Hatred and jealousy, gonna be the death of me' reflects a self-awareness of the corrosive effects these feelings can have on one's soul. Despite this, he calls for a focus on love and peace, rejecting the 'red raw meat' of conflict and the 'green eyed goddamn' of envy. The song concludes with a poignant expression of loneliness and a desire for belonging, encapsulated in the metaphor of being 'like a rollin' stone,' constantly moving but never finding a place to call home.