Facts Before Fear [Intro — sparse piano, distant heartbeat] Fear hit the phone, said, “Something went wrong.” Facts checked the line—said, “You don’t know that, hold on.” One thought caught fire, tried to burn all year— But I won’t feed fiction; I choose facts before fear. [Verse 1 — soulful female vocal] My mind makes a movie from a moment of doubt, Writes the worst ending before truth can come out. A silence feels final, a delay feels severe, But feelings aren’t facts—I need evidence here. What happened? What’s known? What story did I spin? Is this danger at the door, or an echo within? I can soften my shoulders, let my breathing grow clear; I don’t have to obey every thought that appears. [Pre-Chorus — rising strings] Stop. Step back. Let the storm move past. Observe what is real—not the shadow it casts. Proceed with intention; let my wise mind steer— Put the proof on the table: facts before fear. [Chorus — piano, bass, stacked vocals] Facts before fear, truth before tears, I won’t make one minute predict all my years. I can feel what I feel without shifting the gears— Let the wave rise and fall: facts before fear. Facts before fear, breath by breath, A thought isn’t fate and a feeling’s not death. If the evidence changes, I’ll change how I steer— But until truth arrives: facts before fear. [Verse 2 — melodic male rap] Mind went missing, made a myth from a message, Turned a pause to a problem, put my peace under pressure. Now I check the context, collect the connections, Separate assumptions from actual detection. “What supports this thought? What disputes this view?” “What would I say if my best friend came through?” Maybe they’re busy; maybe nothing is broken, Maybe silence is silence—not rejection unspoken. Name the distortion: mind-reading, all-or-none, Catastrophe collapsing every cloud on the sun. I can check all the facts, choose an action that’s clear, Make room for emotion—but don’t crown it as seer. [Bridge — stripped vocal and violin] I am not my alarm. I am safe in this breath. I can tolerate uncertainty Without rehearsing regret. Acceptance isn’t surrender; It’s seeing what’s here. Then choosing my next move From my values—not fear. [Final Chorus — full orchestra and choir] FACTS BEFORE FEAR, truth before tears, I survived every storm that once sounded severe. I can honor my heart while my wise mind appears— Let the light lead the way: facts before fear. Facts before fear, breath by breath, A thought isn’t fate and a feeling’s not death. I’ll be gentle, be grounded, be boldly sincere— I am here. I am clear. Facts before fear. [Outro — piano and fading heartbeat] What happened? What’s known? What choice brings me near To the life I’m creating? Facts before fear.
