I'm Afraid of Me

Culture Club • Kissing to Be Clever (1982)

Some days in more ways
I need the distraction
Fire, desire, love and reaction
He must be someone
Yes, even me
Something for nothing
Some wish to see

Life beyond reason
Who will I be?

I'm afraid of meThis track is a lyrical cry for self-acceptance--steeped in inner conflict, queer longing, and the fear of being both unlovable and destructive. George's delivery makes it one of the rawest tracks on the album, with such a happy sounding music.
I'm afraid of me

Always survive days
Cut and discretion
Touched in a sane way
Leave no impression
He must be someone
Yes, even you
Fool my direction
Some wish to see

Love without treason
Who will love me?

I'm afraid of me
I'm afraid of me

So afraid... to love you

I'm afraid of me
I'm afraid of me

Some days in more ways
I need the distraction
Fire, desire, love and reaction
He must be someone
Yes, even me
Something for nothing
Some wish to see

Always survive days
Cut and discretion
Touched in a sane way
Leave no impression
He must be someone
Yes, even you
Fool my direction
Some wish to see

Love without treason
Who will love me?

I'm afraid of me
I'm afraid of me
I'm afraid of me
I'm afraid of me

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