Afraid

Mötley Crüe

About Afraid

"Afraid" is a song by the American hard rock band Mötley Crüe, released on their 1997 album Generation Swine. A two-track pig promo picture CD includes the 3:56 Swine Mix and 4:10 Rave Mix. Written by bassist Nikki Sixx, the lyrics were inspired by the early stages of his relationship with Donna D'Errico, when he felt she was running away from him from fear of getting too close. The song charted at number 10 on the Mainstream rock charts. This is the first single featuring Vince Neil on lead vocals since their cover of "Anarchy in the U. K." in 1991. 


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Do you do you want to bleed? 
Do you do you want to live in vain? 

It's only life 
She's so afraid to kiss 
An' so afraid to laugh 
Is she runnin' from her past? 
It's only life 
She's so afraid of love 
Is so afraid of hate 
What's she runnin' from now?? 

Do you do you want to scream? 
Do you do you want to face the strange? 
Do you do you believe? 
Are you are you afraid of change? 

It's only life 
She's so afraid of this 
And so afraid to ask 
She hides behind her mask 
Nothing's ever right 
She's so afraid of pain 
So afraid of blame 
It's driving her insane 

So insecure 
There is no cure 

Well, she's so afraid 
She's so afraid of death 
She's so afraid, afraid of life 
The drama in her head 
Getting louder all the time 
Getting louder all the time 

She's so afraid, afraid to lose 
Been so afraid of fame 
Everyday she feels the same 
It's driven her insane
It's driven her
It's driven
It's 

Another broken pretty thing

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Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has been described through the years as the World's Most Notorious Rock Band and has sold more than 80 million album copies worldwide, including 25 million in the U.S. more »

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Written by: NIKKI SIXX

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Afraid" is a song by American rock band Mötley Crüe off their seventh studio album, "Generation Swine".
Release Date
The track was released as the first single from the album on June 16, 1997.
Genres
Its genre bridges hard rock, heavy metal and glam metal.
Producer
The song was produced by Scott Humphrey, though band member Nikki Sixx later expressed dissatisfaction with the production on the album, feeling it lacked the raw energy of their live performances.
Charts
The song was a moderate commercial success. It peaked at number 10 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Lyrics
The lyrics were penned by Nikki Sixx, the band's bass guitarist and primary songwriter. The lyrics are viewed as a confession of fear, touching upon themes like self-doubt and anxiety.
Contributing Artists
All four members of the band—Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil—participated in the song’s recording. This was particularly significant because "Afraid" marked the return of Vince Neil as the lead vocalist after his departure from the band in 1992.
Music Video
The promotional music video for this song was directed by Nancy Bardawil and includes a cameo by actor Robert Loggia.
album position
"Afraid" is the second song on the album "Generation Swine".
Critical Reception
The song was met with mixed reactions from critics. Some praised it for its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, while others felt it did not measure up to the band's previous work.

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