I Am Afraid Of The USA (feat. Folkshade) by Sascha Ende
A haunting and powerful cinematic folk ballad led by a raw, emotive female vocal. The track begins with intimate acoustic instrumentation and atmospheric textures before gradually building into a swelling, anthemic climax featuring driving percussion and lush strings. The lyrics explore themes of disillusionment, power dynamics, and social unrest, making it a heavy-hitting choice for dramatic storytelling.
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- Data wydania 19.01.2026
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I Am Afraid Of The USA (feat. Folkshade)
19.01.2026
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A haunting and powerful cinematic folk ballad led by a raw, emotive female vocal. The track begins with intimate acoustic instrumentation and atmospheric textures before gradually building into a swelling, anthemic climax featuring driving percussion and lush strings. The lyrics explore themes of disillusionment, power dynamics, and social unrest, making it a heavy-hitting choice for dramatic storytelling.
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Lyrics
[Intro]
I grew up on stories
Of freedom and light
Across the wide ocean
Where dreams touched the sky
But the wind carries whispers
From far, far away
And the songs feel uneasy
When they speak your name
[Verse]
They talk about borders
Drawn sharp in the sand
About power and pressure
With a shaking hand
Green lands in the north
Used as threats in a deal
Coins thrown like daggers
To see who will kneel
[Pre-Chorus]
I hear boots on the pavement
I hear mothers cry
Laws bend like old branches
Under storm-heavy skies
[Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
Not of the people, not of their pain
I am afraid of the fire they play
When fear is a weapon and force is the way
I am afraid of the USA
When silence is bought and truth is delayed
I pray for the hearts that are pulled astray
I am afraid, I am afraid
[Verse]
Planes over deserts
Promises burn
Old wars dressed new
But the lessons don’t learn
At home in the streets
Sirens sing loud
Justice wears armor
And anger’s a crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Courts draw the line
As the lines start to shake
Power asks how much
A democracy takes
[Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
When orders are louder than human names
I am afraid of the games they play
With markets, with lives, with debts we all pay
[Bridge]
If strength forgets mercy
And flags hide the truth
Then giants can stumble
Like drunk men in boots
I don’t sing this in hatred
I sing this in fear
Because what you decide there
Still reaches us here
[Final Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
Of power untethered, of pride unchained
But I still believe there’s another way
In quieter voices, in light of day
I am afraid of the USA
But hope is a spark they haven’t erased
May love be louder than fear someday
I am afraid, but I still pray
[Outro]
I am afraid… but I still pray
[Intro]
I grew up on stories
Of freedom and light
Across the wide ocean
Where dreams touched the sky
But the wind carries whispers
From far, far away
And the songs feel uneasy
When they speak your name
[Verse]
They talk about borders
Drawn sharp in the sand
About power and pressure
With a shaking hand
Green lands in the north
Used as threats in a deal
Coins thrown like daggers
To see who will kneel
[Pre-Chorus]
I hear boots on the pavement
I hear mothers cry
Laws bend like old branches
Under storm-heavy skies
[Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
Not of the people, not of their pain
I am afraid of the fire they play
When fear is a weapon and force is the way
I am afraid of the USA
When silence is bought and truth is delayed
I pray for the hearts that are pulled astray
I am afraid, I am afraid
[Verse]
Planes over deserts
Promises burn
Old wars dressed new
But the lessons don’t learn
At home in the streets
Sirens sing loud
Justice wears armor
And anger’s a crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Courts draw the line
As the lines start to shake
Power asks how much
A democracy takes
[Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
When orders are louder than human names
I am afraid of the games they play
With markets, with lives, with debts we all pay
[Bridge]
If strength forgets mercy
And flags hide the truth
Then giants can stumble
Like drunk men in boots
I don’t sing this in hatred
I sing this in fear
Because what you decide there
Still reaches us here
[Final Chorus]
I am afraid of the USA
Of power untethered, of pride unchained
But I still believe there’s another way
In quieter voices, in light of day
I am afraid of the USA
But hope is a spark they haven’t erased
May love be louder than fear someday
I am afraid, but I still pray
[Outro]
I am afraid… but I still pray
This is a masterclass in modern protest music, bridging the gap between intimate singer-songwriter authenticity and widescreen cinematic grandeur. From a production standpoint, the track is impeccable; the vocal recording is dry and upfront, capturing every breath and inflection of the performance, which is crucial for a song relying so heavily on lyrical weight. The arrangement is intelligent, employing a 'slow burn' structure that allows editors to utilize the sparse, melancholic opening for exposition scenes, while the back half of the track offers a massive, wall-of-sound crescendo ideal for trailers or climactic montages.
The instrumentation blends organic acoustic guitars with cold, atmospheric pads and eventual orchestral swells, creating a sonic texture that feels both grounded and epic. The mix is dynamic, leaving plenty of room for dialogue in the verses, but demanding attention during the chorus. While the specific lyrical content ('I Am Afraid Of The USA') limits its use in general commercial advertising, it makes the track an absolute goldmine for documentaries focusing on social justice, historical dramas, or dystopian fiction series (think 'The Handmaid's Tale' or 'Black Mirror'). It captures the zeitgeist of modern anxiety with a sophistication that prevents it from feeling preachy. A high-value asset for music supervisors looking for tracks with genuine gravitas and emotional teeth.
The instrumentation blends organic acoustic guitars with cold, atmospheric pads and eventual orchestral swells, creating a sonic texture that feels both grounded and epic. The mix is dynamic, leaving plenty of room for dialogue in the verses, but demanding attention during the chorus. While the specific lyrical content ('I Am Afraid Of The USA') limits its use in general commercial advertising, it makes the track an absolute goldmine for documentaries focusing on social justice, historical dramas, or dystopian fiction series (think 'The Handmaid's Tale' or 'Black Mirror'). It captures the zeitgeist of modern anxiety with a sophistication that prevents it from feeling preachy. A high-value asset for music supervisors looking for tracks with genuine gravitas and emotional teeth.
