This song has special meaning to me, as someone who struggles with anxiety. It's almost like it captures the different aspects of anxiety. Sometimes you feel like you're drowning in the fear, and it's all you can see. And then... "When I allow it to be, there's no control over me. I have my fears, but they do not have me." That part is like light breaking through the storm. Thank you for posting this, and thank you to Peter Gabriel for reaching me in my darkness!
this song also has special significance for me[a sufferer of anxiety]as it puts a lot into perspective and made me realize a lot of my fears are brought about by my own very own over active imagination,this song is medicine to my ears in these times.thankyou P.G.XX
I'll never forget when I first heard this song. I was going through a rough time in my life and I could really relate to it. It's defintely haunting and beautiful all at the same time. "I have my fears but they do not have me." What a great song! 5 stars! The DVD's of the "Growing Up" tour are awesome!! --Kim
I went to this concert in Los Angeles. I love Peter Gabriel... all the way back to the early Genesis stuff, but this concert was so boring I left early. It was so programmed that there was no life to the performance. I mean, watch the musicians on stage and tell me they don't look bored out of their minds. It all felt very pretentious and bombastic. This was my favorite song off the album, so I was glad they played it first. Some things are better left in the studio.
@availablelight1 It sounds like your like me since you say this is boring, do yourself a favor and go see Blue October in concert if you want an amazing to even epic at times of a performance, he's sure to get your attention. They tour about twice a year so it's not too hard to catch them and you aren't a quarter mile away from the stage.
This song has special meaning to me, as someone who struggles with anxiety. It's almost like it captures the different aspects of anxiety. Sometimes you feel like you're drowning in the fear, and it's all you can see. And then... "When I allow it to be, there's no control over me. I have my fears, but they do not have me." That part is like light breaking through the storm. Thank you for posting this, and thank you to Peter Gabriel for reaching me in my darkness!
Fear hangs around my house too
Is it just me..or is this song the literal process of identifying the core belief that is causing a fear? So ahead of his time. Love you Peter.
Fucking brilliant song. Glad I found it.
this song also has special significance for me[a sufferer of anxiety]as it puts a lot into perspective and made me realize a lot of my fears are brought about by my own very own over active imagination,this song is medicine to my ears in these times.thankyou P.G.XX
Wicked and surrounding song. The industrial riff of the opening is macabre.
Love Melanie in this .....
So hot
I'll never forget when I first heard this song. I was going through a rough time in my life and I could really relate to it. It's defintely haunting and beautiful all at the same time. "I have my fears but they do not have me." What a great song! 5 stars! The DVD's of the "Growing Up" tour are awesome!! --Kim
Bit of an odd composition as it repeats its verse and chorus without any variation which is not a great feature.
Bit of an odd composition as it repeats its verse and chorus without any variation which is not a great feature.
One of the best Peter Gabriel songs ever !
I went to this concert in Los Angeles. I love Peter Gabriel... all the way back to the early Genesis stuff, but this concert was so boring I left early. It was so programmed that there was no life to the performance. I mean, watch the musicians on stage and tell me they don't look bored out of their minds. It all felt very pretentious and bombastic. This was my favorite song off the album, so I was glad they played it first. Some things are better left in the studio.
For RelliKtm -- You're so lucky you got to see this in person!! I'm a big fan of Peter Gabriel. Take care, Kim
UN-beleivable.i love peter gabriel
UP is PG returning to his old demons with the technique and wisdom he gained over the years. Masterful album!
I was at the Wembely Arena one of this tour, this song was my favorite of the night and it was so powerful it actually hurt my stomach!
@availablelight1 It sounds like your like me since you say this is boring, do yourself a favor and go see Blue October in concert if you want an amazing to even epic at times of a performance, he's sure to get your attention. They tour about twice a year so it's not too hard to catch them and you aren't a quarter mile away from the stage.
Funny I was thinking the exact same thing, blue October. Not a big fan of this song, suffer from anxiety but don't feel this song at all.
... was been a great concert...
The best song of Peter!