"I'm Not Afraid" from Songs For A New World

I recorded myself singing "I'm Not Afraid" via GarageBand and decided to make a video for it, featuring myself doing my make-up in fast-forward.

There are some integrated pictures, too; all photography attributed to me, EXCEPT:

Photo at 1:02, Photo at 2:18, Photo at 2:55, Photo at 3:26, Photo at 3:29, Photo at 3:32 ... none are originals, though, I don't think ... I tampered with all of them ... out of habit ... ()=) ...

Here are the lyrics:

Jenny's afraid of water. I mean, she swims so well, but still, she's afraid of water. And so she won't go near the sea. Not me. And Katie's afraid of darkness. I mean, she sleeps and all, but still, she's afraid of darkness. So when the lights are out, she has to hold my hand. I don't understand. I'm not afraid of anything, be it mountains, water, dragons, dark, or sky. I'm not afraid of anything. Tell me, where's the challenge if you never try? So watch me fly. I'm not afraid. Daddy's afraid of babies. I mean, he got through me, but now, he's afraid of babies. I guess he's scared of what they'll be. Not me. And Mama's afraid of crying. You know, she tries to hold it in, but she's afraid of crying. And she can look at me with tears stuck in her eye, and I don't know why. I'm not afraid of anything, be it growing old or going out of style. I'm not afraid of anything. Who would give up what they want without a trial? Another mile. I'm not afraid. And I feel the calling of adventure. And I hear the ringing in my ears. The lights are glaring. Trumpets blaring. I'm right here. And I hear the calling of tomorrow. And I feel the stirring in my bones. And David loves me. He's afraid to hold me. Listen to the calling of excitement. Can you feel the pounding of my heart? The lights are ready. Pulse is steady. I can start. Never stop the calling of a challenge. Blessing on the water and the stones. And David loves me. He's afraid to tell me. David loves me. He's afraid to trust me. He's afraid to hold me. And he'll always be. He's afraid of me. And I'm not afraid of anyone. I am sure to win, with anyone, at all. I'm not afraid of anyone. Not a soul alive can get behind this wall. So, let them call, and watch them fall. 'Cause, after all ... I'm not afraid.



Enjoy!?

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• punk
• cabaret
• songs
• for
• new
• world
• not
• afraid
• jason
• robert
• brown
• make-up
• garage
• band
• cassy
• byrne

[erinISbroadway]

I think you did a really good job, but just a little bit of adivce, NEVER play with melody, especially in a piece like this. An aujudicator would dock major marks for that.

[PunkCabaretFTW]

@erinISbroadway Good thing I'm not an aspiring Broadway star or even a music major, just a person who enjoys singing for fun ...

[intheflesh316]

that was beautiful

[PunkCabaretFTW]

Thank you ... :)

[a2zdiy]

...WOW!

I just discovered you from your comment on Rozeboosje's votebot video just now.

You are freaking amazing! what a killer voice!

I subscribe right now!

p.s. me atheist musician - and just got votebotted last weekend - w00t!

[PunkCabaretFTW]

Thank you, thank you!!

I'll rate up your videos, then!

<3

[wogenni]

Ah, sweet butterfly. I love this metamorphasis. I can see why you're not afraid, bursting forth the way you do. This is a beautiful song.

[kendlewood]

Dude this is absolutely amazing. GREAT job.

[gracehan]

Wooow.. your voice is gorgeous. So natural. So beautiful. Keep on singing please!!!!!!!!

[broadwaylyfe17]

You have a beautiful voice. 

[dfarmbrough]

Very good. I shall have to investigate GarageBand!

[2KarlyDanielle2]

This song means so much to me. Thank you for doing this beautiful cover. : )

[MsCarlyGirl]

made me smile. :)

[gayandproud35114]

i REALLY like when you get into the song and sing full voice...it sounds much more supported...try bringing that support into the softer parts and you'll be golden.

[ztomczyk]

Sounds great but I would love to hear it w/o the reverb. I bet it is even more beautiful unadulterated