This song was featured on Nashville season 8 episode 6 “Sometimes You Just Can’t Win”, when Maisy Stella’s character Daphne auditions for the TV competition “Nashville’s Next.”
The song was written by Marylynne Stella, Lennon Stella, Emily Shackleton, and Liz Rose
[Verse 1]
You held me down, you took control
And I did because I didn't know
Jealous, lonely
Bought all the lies you sold me
You held me down, you took control
[Chorus]
Dear fear
How did I get here?
How do I let go when you are all I've ever known?
So long, dear fear
I wasted enough years
I'm scared out of my mind
But I will never know unless I try
So this is goodbye dear, fear, fear, fear
[Verse 2]
I'll take my chances on my own
Learn to face the night alone
'Cause I'll get stronger
Don't need you any longer
I'll take my chances on my own
[Chorus]
Dear fear
How did I get here?
How do I let go when you are all I've ever known?
So long, dear fear
I wasted enough years
I'm scared out of my mind
But I will never know unless I try
So this is goodbye dear, fear, fear, fear
[Bridge]
Hiding so no one could find me
I'll leave it behind me
And never look back
[Chorus]
Dear fear
How did I get here?
How do I let go when you are all I've ever known?
So long, dear fear
I wasted enough years
I'm scared out of my mind
But I will never know unless I try
So this is goodbye dear, fear, fear, fear
Fear, fear, fear
[Outro]
Hiding so no one could find me
I'll leave it behind me
And never look back
Dear Fear was written by Liz Rose & Emily Shackelton & Lennon Stella & Marylynne Stella.
Nashville Cast released Dear Fear on Thu Feb 22 2018.