Don't Be Afraid
Aaron Hall
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There's no need to be afraid, my baby I'm as gentle as a kitten Oh, baby, don't you be afraid I promise I won't hurt you, no way, no way And through the good times and the bad I said I will be right there hand in hand and side by side I'm always near to catch your teardrops From falling down your face and shield your lovely body Shield your lovely body from the cold Times when I am far away and I can't see the light of day I know that we can make it if we only pray Baby, don't be afraid Ain't no need, ain't no need, ain't no need Baby, don't be afraid, baby, baby, baby Baby, don't be afraid, baby Baby, don't be afraid, don't be afraid of me, baby I want to hold you tight tonight And so, please, girl, listen to me, I love you, lady No woman in this world can ever take your place So, baby, baby, don't you Baby, don't throw this relationship away Baby, don't be afraid, ain't no need, ain't no need Baby, don't be afraid, there's no need, there's no need to be afraid Baby, don't be afraid, don't you dare be afraid Baby, don't be afraid, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, baby [Incomprehensible] It sounds real good Baby, take my love you need I'm scared as you'll ever be Honey, just give me one more chance, don't be, don't be afraid I know what I did was wrong I couldn't sleep all night long Sweetheart, I love you Can't you see Don't be afraid Don't be afraid of me Can't be without your love, baby One day without you would drive me crazy All I think about is holding you all night long Don't be afraid of me You were sent from Heaven above You bring to me, so much love All I'm asking from you is don't be afraid Don't be afraid of me Baby, I love you, I'll never hurt you again Oh, come back to me, never leave me Oh, don't be afraid of me
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Written by: GIDEON OAKLEY BLACK, NICHOLAS MICHAEL BLACK, COLTON FISHER
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Don't Be Afraid" is a song by American musician Aaron Hall, released in 1991. It was featured on his debut solo album, "The Truth."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of New Jack Swing, which was a popular music style in the late 1980s and early 1990s, combining elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, and R&B.
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Chart Performance"Don't Be Afraid" performed impressively on music charts. It reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 1 on the R&B chart, and number 4 on the dance charts.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by issues of intimacy and fears that can arise in sexual relationships.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Don't Be Afraid" was criticized for its explicit sexual content, which attracted a fair amount of controversy at the time of its release.
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Music VideoThe provocative nature of the song was further emphasized in the music video, which carried a strong sexual undertone.
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Filming LocationThe music video for "Don't Be Afraid" was filmed in various locations around New York City.
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Budweiser ShowdownThe track "Don't Be Afraid" was one of the songs Aaron Hall performed when he won the 1988 Budweiser Showdown—an amateur talent competition hosted by the American Black Film Festival.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Don't Be Afraid" were written by Hall himself, reflecting an important aspect of his songwriting process where he includes personal experiences and emotions.
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Transition PeriodThe release of this song marked a significant point in Hall's music career. After he parted ways with the R&B group Guy, "Don't Be Afraid" was one of the first singles he released as a solo artist.
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Pop Culture"Don't Be Afraid" was later sampled and used in several other songs, showcasing its lasting influence in music long after its initial release. For example, rapper Mac Miller used a sample in his 2011 track "Don't Mind if I Do."
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Soundtrack Feature"Don't Be Afraid" was included on the soundtrack for the 1992 film "Juice." The movie was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and starred actors such as Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps. Despite its initial controversy, the song gained additional exposure and popularity through the film.
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