'Cause I'm Afraid

Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 1989 - 2025 Please check out my YouTube channel if you get a chance: https://www.youtube.com/@firstep3 [Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] Who do you think you are To come into my life And make me feel this way? It cuts me like a knife. What can I do but try To put it from my mind? It’s tearing me apart. What do I hope to find? [Chorus] I keep my heart behind a wall, I tell myself I’ve risked it all, 'Cause I'm afraid to let you know the truth. You smile and I just look away, Afraid of what you just might say— 'Cause I’m afraid to fall in love with you. [Verse 2] Where can these feelings lead Except to break my heart? Already I feel pain Each moment we’re apart. When is it going to end, This feeling deep inside? Although I’ve tried so hard, It’s something I can’t hide. [Chorus] I keep my heart behind a wall, I tell myself I’ve risked it all, 'Cause I'm afraid to let you know the truth. You smile and I just look away, Afraid of what you just might say— 'Cause I’m afraid to fall in love with you. [Instrumental Interlude] [Verse 3] Why do we kid ourselves? Each time I hold your hand I know you feel the same. I just don’t understand. How long can I go on Pretending it’s not true, When every single night My thoughts come back to you? [Chorus] I keep my heart behind a wall, I tell myself I’ve risked it all, 'Cause I'm afraid to let you know the truth. You smile and I just look away, Afraid of what you just might say— 'Cause I’m afraid to fall in love with you. [Instrumental Interlude] [Chorus] I keep my heart behind a wall, I tell myself I’ve risked it all, 'Cause I'm afraid to let you know the truth. You smile and I just look away, Afraid of what you just might say— 'Cause I’m afraid to fall in love with you. [Instrumental Outro]