Despite the fear, the lyrics convey a sense of finally making it "through the lonely to the other side". Composition & Credits

Katharine McPhee - Terrified (Official Video) ft. Zachary Levi YouTube · KatharineMcPheeVEVO

Features guitar by Michael Chaves and keyboards/Hammond organ by Zac Rae. Production: Produced by John Alagia.

The song is a melodic pop ballad that explores the intense vulnerability of falling in love. Key themes include:

Lyrics like "every word feels like a shooting star" and "at the edge of my emotions" capture the exhilarating yet daunting feeling of a new relationship.