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{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|artist = Lana Del Rey
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|artist = Lana Del Rey <small>as Lana Del Ray</small>
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|written = [[Lana Del Rey]]
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|written = [[Lana Del Rey]]<br>[[Bernard Butler]]
 
|producer = Bernard Butler
  
|producer = Bernard Butler
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|recorded = 2010
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|recorded = July 21, 2010
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|time = 4:03<br>{{OfficialVersions}}
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|time = 4:35 <small>(Version 1)</small><br>4:00 <small>(Version 2)</small>
  
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|Source = [[File:Unreleased_Logo.png|125px|link=Category:Unreleased songs]]
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"'''Afraid'''" is an unreleased song by [[Lana Del Rey]]. It was recorded in 2010. The song was co-written and produced by [[Bernard Butler]]. It is not registered on any known publishing service.
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"'''Afraid'''" is an unreleased song by [[Lana Del Rey]]. It was recorded in 2010 and leaked on August 23, 2012. The song was produced by Bernard Butler. A fan-edited second version of the track leaked on January 23, 2015, and the unedited version leaked on September 6, 2016 and the original file was called "Afraid (355 rough) 23.3.16".
  
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==Background==
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The song leaked on August 23, 2012. A fan-edited second version of the track leaked on January 23, 2015, and the unedited version leaked on September 6, 2016.
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According to a reliable insider, the song was pitched around to different artists.{{Speculation|name=Eclipse|link=http://lanaboards.com/topic/16980-leak-your-girl-real-version/?do=findComment&comment=1586494}}
   
 
==Cross-references==
  
==Cross-references==
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*Santa Monica is also mentioned in "[[She's Not Me (song)|She's Not Me]]" and "[[Hot Hot Hot (song)|Hot Hot Hot]]".
  
*Santa Monica is also mentioned in "[[She's Not Me (song)|She's Not Me]]" and "[[Hot Hot Hot (song)|Hot Hot Hot]]".
 
*Del Rey sings about a teenage relationship in "[[Prom Song (Gone Wrong) (song)|Prom Song (Gone Wrong)]]".
  
*Del Rey sings about a teenage relationship in "[[Prom Song (Gone Wrong) (song)|Prom Song (Gone Wrong)]]".
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*Driving fast in cars with a male figure is also topic in "[[Driving in Cars with Boys (song)|Driving in Cars with Boys]]".
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*Driving fast in cars with a male figure is also a topic in "[[Driving in Cars with Boys (song)|Driving in Cars with Boys]]".
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*Being afraid is also mentioned in "[[Cherry Blossom (song)|Cherry Blossom]]".
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==Official versions==
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*Version 1 — 4:34
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*Version 2 — 4:03
   
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== Lyrics ==
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==Lyrics==
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=== Version one ===
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===Version 1===
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{{Scroll box|content=<poem>
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I'm America's sweetheart, tryna get away
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I'm America's sweetheart, try'na get away
  
 
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
  
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
 
I am so afraid
  
I am so afraid
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But it's not love that keeps me here
  
But it's not love that keeps me here
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And it's not what you want to hear, so
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And it's not what you want to hear
   
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I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
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So, I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
 
Never coming back, boy
  
Never coming back, boy
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No matter what you do, I'll say, "'Cause I'm so afraid."
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No matter what you do or say
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'Cause I'm so afraid
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And I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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And I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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There's nothin' in your heart, thought that I could make you change
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There's nothin' in your heart
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Thought that I could make you change
 
I'm so afraid
  
I'm so afraid
   
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But it was not enough
  
But it was not enough
 
You should never come between a woman and her dream
 
You should never come between a woman and her dream
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And a man that never knew his place
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And a man who never knew his place
 
There's no easy way to come back from where you came
  
There's no easy way to come back from where you came
   
 
But it's not love that keeps me here
  
But it's not love that keeps me here
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And it's not what you want to hear, so, baby
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And it's not what you want to hear
   
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Now I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
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So, baby, now I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
 
Never comin' back, boy
  
Never comin' back, boy
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No matter what you do I'll say, "'Cause I'm so afraid."
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No matter what you do or say
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'Cause I'm so afraid
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Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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I-I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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Nothin' in your heart, boy, I thought that I could make you change
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Nothin' in your heart, boy
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I thought that I could make you change
 
But I'm so afraid
  
But I'm so afraid
   
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Never coming back, boy, no matter what you do or say
  
Never coming back, boy, no matter what you do or say
 
I am done being afraid
  
I am done being afraid
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Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
  
Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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There's nothing in your heart, I thought that I could make you change
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There's nothing in your heart
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I thought that I could make you change
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But I'm so afraid
  
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I'm so afraid
   
 
Oh, it's not love that keeps me here
  
Oh, it's not love that keeps me here
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</poem>}}
  
</poem>}}
   
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=== Version two ===
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===Version 2===
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{{Scroll box|<poem>
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{{Scroll box|content=<poem>
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I'm America's sweetheart, try'na get away
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I'm America's sweetheart, tryna get away
 
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
  
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
 
Boy, I'm so afraid
  
Boy, I'm so afraid
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But it's not love that keeps me here
  
But it's not love that keeps me here
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And it's not what you want to hear, so
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And it's not what you want to hear
   
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I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
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So, I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
 
Never comin' back, boy
  
Never comin' back, boy
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No matter what you do, I'll say, "'Cause I'm so afraid."
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No matter what you do or say
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'Cause I'm so afraid
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And I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
  
And I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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There's nothin' in your heart, thought that I could make you change
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There's nothin' in your heart
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Thought that I could make you change
 
I'm so afraid
  
I'm so afraid
   
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But it was not enough
  
But it was not enough
 
You should never come between a woman and her dream
 
You should never come between a woman and her dream
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And a man that never knew his place
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And a man who never knew his place
 
There's no easy way to come back from where you came
  
There's no easy way to come back from where you came
   
 
So I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
  
So I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
 
Never comin' back, boy
  
Never comin' back, boy
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No matter what you do, I'll say, "'Cause I'm so afraid."
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No matter what you do or say
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'Cause I'm so afraid
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Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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I-I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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Nothin' in your heart, boy, I thought that I could make you change
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Nothin' in your heart
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Boy, I thought that I could make you change
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But I'm so afraid
  
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I am so afraid
   
 
And it's not love, it's just the fear
  
And it's not love, it's just the fear
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Never comin' back, boy, no matter what you do or say
  
Never comin' back, boy, no matter what you do or say
 
I am done bein' afraid
  
I am done bein' afraid
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Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
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There's nothing in your heart
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Whoa, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
  
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There's nothing in your heart, I thought that I could make you change
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I thought that I could make you change
 
I am so afraid
  
I am so afraid
   
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Oh, oh, oh
  
Oh, oh, oh
 
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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===Notes===
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[[Category:Songs]]
  
[[Category:Songs]]
 
[[Category:Unreleased songs]]
  
[[Category:Unreleased songs]]

Latest revision as of 09:46, 8 March 2024

"Afraid" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2010. The song was co-written and produced by Bernard Butler. It is not registered on any known publishing service.

Background[]

The song leaked on August 23, 2012. A fan-edited second version of the track leaked on January 23, 2015, and the unedited version leaked on September 6, 2016.

According to a reliable insider, the song was pitched around to different artists.[S 1]

Cross-references[]

Official versions[]

  • Version 1 — 4:34
  • Version 2 — 4:03

Lyrics[]

Version 1[]

I'm America's sweetheart, tryna get away
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
I am so afraid
And I've had it up to here with the fighting, baby
We're not fooling anyone these days
I don't wanna stray, but, boy, I'm so afraid

But it's not love that keeps me here
And it's not what you want to hear

So, I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never coming back, boy
No matter what you do or say
'Cause I'm so afraid
And I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
There's nothin' in your heart
Thought that I could make you change
I'm so afraid

But it's not love that keeps me here

We were just teenagers when we fell in love
Drivin' in your fast car, lookin' at the stars above
But it was not enough
You should never come between a woman and her dream
And a man who never knew his place
There's no easy way to come back from where you came

But it's not love that keeps me here
And it's not what you want to hear

So, baby, now I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never comin' back, boy
No matter what you do or say
'Cause I'm so afraid
I-I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
Nothin' in your heart, boy
I thought that I could make you change
But I'm so afraid

And it's not love, it's just the fear
That you've put down for all these years
But I'm leavin' now

I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never coming back, boy, no matter what you do or say
I am done being afraid
Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
There's nothing in your heart
I thought that I could make you change
I'm so afraid

Oh, it's not love that keeps me here
It's not love that keeps me here
I'm done being afraid
I am done being afraid

Oh, oh, oh

Version 2[]

I'm America's sweetheart, tryna get away
You make it hard to leave, but it's easier for me to stay
Boy, I'm so afraid
And I've had it up to here with the fighting, baby
We're not fooling anyone these days
I don't wanna stray, but, boy, I'm so afraid

But it's not love that keeps me here
And it's not what you want to hear

So, I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never comin' back, boy
No matter what you do or say
'Cause I'm so afraid
And I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
There's nothin' in your heart
Thought that I could make you change
I'm so afraid

We were just teenagers when we fell in love
Drivin' in your fast car, lookin' at the stars above
But it was not enough
You should never come between a woman and her dream
And a man who never knew his place
There's no easy way to come back from where you came

So I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never comin' back, boy
No matter what you do or say
'Cause I'm so afraid
I-I had it up to here with the panic and the fear
Nothin' in your heart
Boy, I thought that I could make you change
I am so afraid

And it's not love, it's just the fear
That you've put down for all these years
But I'm leavin' now

I'm goin' back to Santa Monica, New York to L.A.
Never comin' back, boy, no matter what you do or say
I am done bein' afraid
Oh, I've had it up to here with the panic and the fear
There's nothing in your heart
I thought that I could make you change
I am so afraid

Oh, it's not love that keeps me here
It's not love that keeps me here
I'm done being afraid
I am done being afraid

Oh, oh, oh

References[]

Notes[]

  1. ↑ This is speculation and should not be relied upon. It has not been confirmed by any official sources, but has been reported by Eclipse, who is considered a reliable insider by the community.
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