Song Description
Song Title: The Only Thing That Scares Me
Artist Concept: Ronald Hudkins
Vocal Style: Male • Gritty • Emotional • Conversational Country
Genre: Country / Country Rock / Soulful Pop-Country
Theme: Emotional vulnerability • Fear of confession • Love vs silence
Duet Style: Solo (Male)
Written by: Ronald Hudkins
Produced by: Hudkins Music Group
Platform: Songer AI Studio (Vocals & Musicians)
Catalog Number: HP-TSM-001 (placeholder)
About the Song
The Only Thing That Scares Me flips the classic “tough guy” country narrative on its head. This isn’t a song about fearing storms, loss, or hardship—it’s about fearing emotional exposure. The narrator has survived life’s battles, but love demands a different kind of courage: saying the words out loud.
Why It Matters
This song speaks directly to listeners who feel strong on the outside but guarded on the inside. It gives a voice to men—and anyone—who struggle to express love until silence becomes the real threat. The honesty is the hook.
Why I Wrote This Song
Some fears don’t show up in the dark or in danger. They show up when someone matters. This song comes from that moment where holding back feels safer than risking rejection—until you realize silence costs more than truth.
Song Lyrics The Only Thing That Scares Me
Lyric Sheet The Only Thing That Scares Me
I’ve faced down storms, fought battles in the dark,
Walked a thousand miles, left my mark,
With calloused hands and a heart forged strong,
But there’s one shadow that keeps hanging on.
When the lights go down, and I’m alone at night,
It’s not the ghosts or the pain that gives me fright.
It’s the thought of her, with a storm inside,
What if she sees the fear I try to hide?
The only thing that scares me, it’s the words I don't say,
It’s holding back the feelings, pushing love away.
I’m a tough old cowboy with stories to share,
But when it comes to love, lord, I’m walking bare.
It’s the silence that haunts me, the truth in my heart,
The only thing that scares me is tearing apart.
I’ve climbed the highest heights, fell hard to the ground,
Lost friends to the night, but I stand my ground.
With whiskey burning deep, I drown out the fear,
But her smile leaves me trembling, crystal clear.
In the rearview mirror of my faded past,
I see the lonely nights I know won’t last.
What if I reach out, let her feel the flame?
Or will I scare her off, and drive her insane?
The only thing that scares me, it’s the words I don't say,
It’s holding back the feelings, pushing love away.
I’m a tough old cowboy with stories to share,
But when it comes to love, lord, I’m walking bare.
It’s the silence that haunts me, the truth in my heart,
The only thing that scares me is tearing apart.
Underneath the stars, I feel my heart race,
Wishing she was here, missing her grace.
Tell me, what’s a man to do, when he wants to confess?
Every moment I hold back feels more like a test.
In the moonlight’s glow, I dream of her touch,
But fear grips my throat, oh, it hurts so much.
But if I don’t take the leap, if I don’t take the chance,
This heart of mine will wither, longing for romance.
So I’ll gather my strength, rehearse what I’ll say,
Maybe love is waiting on the line today.
A storm can fade away, but my heart needs to stay,
I’ll whisper the truth, come what may.
So here’s to the courage I’ll find in the night,
To tell her I love her, to make it all right.
No more hiding in shadows, I’ll let my heart steer,
The only thing that scares me is not holding her near.