In "My Greatest Fear," Randy Travis sings to a partner kept at a distance by work, insisting that every mile only draws them closer and that this love is the one thing holding back old demons and a life that once felt empty. The fear of abandonment is so raw it reduces him to a child scared of the dark, making the relationship both his greatest comfort and his deepest vulnerability.
My Greatest Fear Lyrics by Randy Travis
Sometimes many miles may lay between us
But only for the job I choose to do
And one thought helps me through my darkest hour
Each mile brings me closer to you
Please believe you’re all I ever wanted
If you should leave, I don’t know what I’d do
I’d be like a child afraid of darkness
The greatest fear I have is losing you
Heaven knows I’ve always had these demons
Watching for a place to take control
Whispering you’ll never be there for me
Waiting at the end of my road
Please believe you’re all I ever wanted
If you should leave, I don’t know what I’d do
I’d be like a child afraid of darkness
The greatest fear I have is losing you
Alone, I wandered through this world, no meaning in my life
Then I found you and finally saw the light
So please believe you’re all I ever wanted
And if you should leave, I don’t know what I’d do
I’d be like a child afraid of darkness
The greatest fear I have is losing you
The greatest fear I have is losing you
