Baptized In Fear – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a profound linguistic journey with The Weeknd's "Baptized In Fear." This song is a masterclass in conveying complex emotions and narratives through evocative English lyrics, offering a unique opportunity to grasp nuanced vocabulary and thematic depth. Its powerful metaphors and raw introspection make it special for learners eager to connect with English through impactful storytelling and modern R&B artistry.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ YEAH YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH NO ♪

♪ OOH NO YEAH ♪

♪ I FELL ASLEEP IN THE TUB ♪

♪ I WAS MET WITH PARALYSIS ♪

♪ MY FOOT HIT THE FAUCET WATER STARTED FL OWING IN ♪

♪ COULDN’T SCREAM FOR HELP ♪

♪ I JUST SLOWLY FELT THE PRESSURE HIT ♪

♪ MOVING ONE TOE WAS ♪

♪ THE ONLY FORM OF MOTION LEFT ♪

♪ CAN’T BREATHE FOR AIR ♪

♪ CAN’T BREATHE ♪

♪ TRYING TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING THAT MY PREACHER SAID ♪

♪ TRYNA RIGHT MY WRONGS ♪

♪ MY REGRETS FILLING UP MY HEAD ♪

♪ ALL THE TIMES I DODGED DEATH ♪

♪ THIS CAN’T BE THE WAY IT ENDS ♪

♪ NO (NO) ♪

♪ FIGURE IN THE CORNER ♪

♪ I CAN’T QUITE SEE (QUITE SEE) ♪

♪ I JUST KNOW THE SHADOWS STARING AT ME ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER NOW ♪

♪ FIGURE IN THE CORNER LAUGHING AT ME (AT ME) ♪

♪ WATER FI LL MY LUNGS VISION BLURRY ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ VOICES WILL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES WILL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES WILL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES WILL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ I’VE BEEN BAPTIZED ♪

♪ IN FEAR MY DEAR ♪

♪ I’VE BEEN THE CHIEF OF SIN ♪

♪ WASHING MY SOUL WITHIN ♪

♪ I’VE BEEN BAPTIZED ♪

♪ IN FEAR MY DEAR ♪

♪ LIKE PAUL I’M THE CHIEF OF SIN ♪

♪ WASHING MY SOUL WITHIN ♪

♪ OH OH ♪

♪ FIGURE IN THE CORNER ♪

♪ I CAN’T QUITE SEE (QUITE SEE) ♪

♪ I JUST KNOW THE SHADOWS STARING AT ME ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER ♪

♪ IT GETS CLOSER NOW ♪

♪ FIGURE IN THE CORNER LAUGHING AT ME (AT ME) ♪

♪ WATER FI LL MY LUNGS VISION BLURRY ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ HEART BEATS SLOWER ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ (OH NO) ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON ♪

♪ VOICES'LL TELL ME ♪

♪ THAT I SHOULD CARRY ♪

[MUSIC ENDS ABRUPLY]

[SILENCE IN EMPTY SPACE]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
paralysis /pəˈræ-lɪ-sɪs/ C1	noun - the loss of the ability to move some or all of the body
baptized /ˈbæp.taɪzd/ B2	verb - to perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to be immortal
shadow /ˈʃæd.oʊ/ B1	noun - a dark shape produced by a body blocking light
pressure /ˈpreʃ.ər/ B2	noun - the force exerted on a surface
motivation /ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
trauma /ˈtrɔː.mə/ C1	noun - a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
sin /sɪn/ B1	noun - an act that is against a moral or divine law
help /hɛlp/ A2	verb - to assist or aid someone
pressure /ˈpreʃ.ər/ B2	noun - the force exerted on a surface
execute /ˈɛk.sɪ.kjuːt/ C1	verb - to carry out or perform a task or action

Key Grammar Structures

• I’VE BEEN BAPTIZED IN FEAR MY DEAR

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive

  ➔ The phrase "I'VE BEEN BAPTIZED" uses the present perfect tense in the passive voice to indicate an action that has been experienced or undergone.

• CAN’T BREATHE FOR AIR

  ➔ Modal Verb "can’t" + Base Verb

  ➔ The phrase "CAN’T BREATHE" uses the modal "can't" to express inability or impossibility in the present moment.

• TRYING TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING THAT MY PREACHER SAID

  ➔ Gerund Phrase as the Subject

  ➔ The phrase "TRYING TO REMEMBER" is a gerund phrase functioning as the subject of the sentence, emphasizing the ongoing effort.

• HEART BEATS SLOWER

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase "HEART BEATS SLOWER" uses the simple present tense to describe a regular or natural state of the heart.

• VOICES WILL TELL ME THAT I SHOULD CARRY ON

  ➔ Future Simple with "will"

  ➔ The phrase "VOICES WILL TELL ME" uses "will" to denote future intent or certainty about what the voices say.

• LIKE PAUL I’M THE CHIEF OF SIN

  ➔ Simile using "like"

  ➔ The phrase "LIKE PAUL I’M THE CHIEF OF SIN" uses "like" as a comparison to draw similarity between the speaker and Paul.

• WASHING MY SOUL WITHIN

  ➔ Present Participle (Gerund) used as a Continuous Action

  ➔ The phrase "WASHING MY SOUL WITHIN" employs the present participle "washing" to convey an ongoing action.