I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst It's about time I broke out this funk It's about time I lift this cup Mama said to be a real man You be polite and kind I know, I know I've been a fool girl It's about time I live my life I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst It's about time I lift this cup It's about time I lift this cup When the days get long And it feels like you're just hanging on And the nights are just too hard to bear Hear the footsteps in the dark and now I'm scared Well there's no way through And you're not quite sure what to do I know just how it feels When everything is just too real Don't you know that I'll be here my friend If you need me anytime I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst It's about time I broke out this funk It's about time I lift this cup I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst It's about time I broke out this funk It's about time I lift this cup I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst I've been living in a state of fear I've been fearing the worst Why did we act that way? I didn't want to be afraid.