Scared of Lonely Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'm in this fight and I'm swingin', and my arms are gettin' tired
I'm tryna beat this emptiness, but I'm runnin' out of time
I'm sinkin' in the sand and I can barely stand
I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely
I try to be patient, but I'm hurtin' deep inside
And I can't keep waitin', I need comfort late at night
And I can't find my way, won't you lead me home?
'Cause I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely

[Chorus]
And I'm scared of bein' the only
Shadow I see along the wall (Of lonely)
And I'm scared the only heartbeat
I hear beatin' is my own (Of lonely)
And I'm scared of being alone
I can't seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream
I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely
I'm scared of lonely

[Verse 2]
I cry at night, 'cause my baby's too far to be by my side
To wipe away these tears of mine, so I hold my pillow tight
To imagine you outstretch your hand, lookin' for mine
'Cause I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely
[Chorus]
And I'm scared of bein' the only
Shadow I see along the wall (I'm scared of lonely, of lonely)
And I'm scared the only heartbeat
I hear beatin' is my own (I'm scared of lonely, of lonely)
And I'm scared of being alone
I can't seem to breathe when I am lost
'Cause I am lost in this dream, I need you to hold me

[Bridge]
I need your strength when nobody is around
'Cause I'm tired of this emptiness, I think I'm drownin'
I can't be lonely no more
And I'm lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely

[Chorus]
And I'm scared of bein' the only
Shadow I see along the wall (Of lonely)
And I'm scared the only heartbeat
I hear beatin' is my own (Of lonely)
And I'm scared of being alone
I can't seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream
I need you to hold me
I'm scared of lonely
And I'm scared of being the only
Shadow I see along the wall (Of lonely)
And I'm scared the only heartbeat
I hear beatin' is my own (Of lonely)
And I'm scared of being alone
I can't seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream
I need you to hold me
[Outro]
I'm scared of lonely
I'm scared of lonely

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In “Scared of Lonely,” Beyoncé asks for attention and care in her relationship.

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Recorded At
2nd Floor Studios (Los Angeles) & Electric Lady Studios (New York City)
Release Date
November 12, 2008
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