Jazmine Sullivan's song "Fear" explores the various fears and anxieties that people experience in their lives. The lyrics express the singer's personal fears and insecurities, but also touch upon common fears that many individuals can relate to. The song begins with the fear of trying and failing, the fear of death and the concept of hell. It then delves into the fear of physical intimacy, the fear of looking at oneself and facing one's own flaws, and the fear of others' judgment. The lyrics also touch upon the fear of moving forward and letting go of the past, the fear of confrontation and getting hurt, and the fear of love and abandonment. Jazmine Sullivan also addresses the fear of substance abuse and its consequences, the fear of gaining weight and body image issues, and the fear of being rejected by the music industry. The lyrics depict a sense of vulnerability and the fear of failure, both personally and professionally. Overall, the song aims to highlight that fear is a universal human emotion that everyone experiences in some form. It emphasizes that acknowledging and facing our fears is an essential part of being human.
