The lyrics explore themes of resilience, empathy, and overcoming psychological or societal pressures.
is a synth-pop track by the Canadian duo Electric Youth , originally appearing as a bonus track on their 2014 debut album Innerworld . The song gained significant recognition after being reworked by director and musician Anthony Scott Burns (under his alias Pilotpriest ) for his 2021 sci-fi horror film, Come True . Lyrical Meaning and Themes modern_fears_lyrics_electric_youth_and_pilotpriest
: The track utilizes "ethereal synthesizers and emotive vocals" to mirror the internal psychological state of the film's protagonist, Sarah. The lyrics explore themes of resilience, empathy, and
: The central chorus— "Oh, you might shed some tears / But these modern fears / Won't hold you down" —serves as an anthem of endurance, suggesting that while modern anxieties are pervasive, they are ultimately temporary. Lyrical Meaning and Themes : The track utilizes
You can listen to the Pilotpriest Come True Version on the official Electric Youth YouTube channel.