[Style: Pop/Rap, NF-inspired Theme: Control, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, choosing when fear speaks] [Intro] Yeah… You ever let fear hold the wheel and tell yourself you’re fine? [Verse 1] Fear in the backseat whispering directions Every turn feels wrong, every choice a question I grip the wheel but my hands still shake Head full of noise, heart full of brakes I smile at work, say “yeah I’m good” But my mind don’t rest even when it should I second-guess every move I make Even blessings feel like mistakes [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need fear gone I just need it quiet [Chorus] Fear can ride, but he can’t drive He don’t get the map to my life I hear him talk, I hear the doubt But I choose when I listen now I’ve crashed before, I’ve paid the price Let him scream, I’ll steer tonight Fear can ride, but he can’t drive [Verse 2] Bills on my mind, clock always ticking Counting my worth in digits and minutes They say I’m young, I should be fine But pressure don’t care about age or time I lead the room but feel invisible Strong on the outside, inside brittle I’m praised for holding it all together But nobody asks how long I can weather [Chorus] Fear can ride, but he can’t drive He don’t get control of my nights I feel the panic in my chest But I ain’t letting it decide what’s next I’ve lost before, but I’m still alive That means the story ain’t done tonight Fear can ride, but he can’t drive [Bridge] Some nights I pull over just to breathe Hands on my face, asking God “please” I don’t need answers all at once Just enough light to take the next month [Verse 3] I used to think fear meant I was weak Now I know it just means I care deeply I feel everything, yeah that’s true But feeling ain’t the same as losing you I’m learning peace don’t come from escape It comes from staying and choosing faith Step by step, I’ll find my pace I don’t need perfect, I need brave [Final Chorus] Fear can ride, but he can’t drive I’ve handed the keys back to my life I’ll take the doubt, I’ll take the pain But I decide where I’m headed, okay? I’m still scared, yeah, I won’t lie But I’m moving forward anyway tonight Fear can ride… But he can’t drive [Outro] Backseat only. I’m taking it from here.

Fear in the Drivers Seat