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
: 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. modern_fears_lyrics_electric_youth_and_pilotpriest
: Pilotpriest's version for the Come True Soundtrack transforms the original's airy synth-pop into a haunting, atmospheric landscape of "melodic strings and synthesized vocals". is a synth-pop track by the Canadian duo
: The track utilizes "ethereal synthesizers and emotive vocals" to mirror the internal psychological state of the film's protagonist, Sarah. : Pilotpriest's version for the Come True Soundtrack
: The opening verse contrasts being "careful" with having a "heart," challenging the idea that someone who is cautious or sensitive "truly doesn't care".
: In the Pilotpriest "Come True Version," the lyrics take on a darker, more visceral meaning related to the film’s themes of sleep paralysis, nightmares, and the blurred lines between reality and dreams. Musical Collaboration
The lyrics explore themes of resilience, empathy, and overcoming psychological or societal pressures.