One
you walked with pride in your stride
your figure was perfect
and everyone knew it
you filled the room with your presence
your eyes were cold and piercing
I withdrew in a corner
afraid to speak
you were so perfect
so different from me
and I was afraid

Chorus One
fear of the unknown
fear of looking foolish
you were so different from me
fear of contact
fear of your presence
and I was afraid

Two
you walked in quiet and silence
you came and went
without any words
you did your work in excellence
your eyes never met mine
I withdrew in a corner
afraid to ask you
you were so aloof
so different from me
and I was afraid

Bridge
fear holds me in chains
until I see that you
are human too
you have needs and fears
just like I do
the fear is driven away

Chorus Two
no fear of the unknown
now I've come close to you
I've learned to love our differences
no fear of your presence
now I know who you are
oh I'm not afraid