" Afraid " is a song by the American rock band The Neighborhood . The song was written by band members Jesse Rutherford, Zach Ebels and Jeremy Friedman, and was produced by Justin Pilbrow and Emil Haney. The single is the second in their debut studio album I Love You , which was released on April 19, 2013 via Columbia Records.
| Afraid | ||||
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| Executor | The neighborhood | |||
| Album | I love you. | |||
| Date of issue | July 23, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Duration | 4:11 | |||
| Label | Columbia records | |||
| Songwriters | Jesse Rutherford Zach Ebels Jeremy Friedman | |||
| Producer | Justin Pilbrow, Emil Haney | |||
| Track list for the album “ I Love You. " | ||||
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The words of the song “Afraid” can be interpreted in different ways, but the themes of anxiety and depression are mainly addressed, which becomes clear from the refrain: “When I wake up, I'm afraid / Somebody else might take my place” (trans. English: When I wake up, I'm afraid that someone might take my place). [1] The song was praised by Billboard magazine for "sharp, subtle hooks ." [2] " Afraid " was also used in the episode of the television series "The Vampire Diaries ."
Content
Music clip
The music video for the song was released on October 17, 2013, in both versions: modified and not cut. The clip focuses on the band's vocalist, Jesse Rutherford, shown in the past (as a teenager) and in the present tense. For most of the video, he is naked, in order to convey his vulnerabilities and fears. His eyelids show a variety of perspectives, from songwriting to basketball, to each member of the group. In the middle of the video, there is also part of the OG Ron C. 'Chopped Not Slopped' remix. [3]
Charts
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Notes
- ↑ The Neighborhood album review - The Californian (released May 1, 2013)
- ↑ Premiere of a new video from The Neighborhood for the song “Afraid” Archived November 22, 2013. - Reuters (published October 17, 2013)
- ↑ The Neighborhood - Afraid (Music Video) Archived October 19, 2013. - Modern Life Archived October 20, 2013. (published October 17, 2013)
- ↑ "The Neighborhood Chart History (Canada Rock) . " Billboard . Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ↑ "The Neighborhood Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100) . " Billboard . Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ↑ "The Neighborhood Chart History (Hot Rock Songs) . " Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "The Neighborhood Chart History (Rock Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "The Neighborhood Chart History (Alternative Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ↑ Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014 . Billboard . Date of treatment December 21, 2014.
- ↑ Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014 . Billboard . Date of treatment December 21, 2014.
- ↑ Alternative Songs: Year End 2014 . Billboard . Date of treatment December 21, 2014.
Links
- "Afraid" YouTube Official Music Video
- "Afraid" (Uncut) YouTube Official Music Video