Explore the lyrical themes of “scared,” the new collaboration between Fred again.. and Young Thug. The song’s words touch on vulnerability and status.
The lyrics for “scared,” the collaborative track between Fred again.. and Young Thug, revolve around themes of perceived weakness, status, and reassurance. For listeners engaging with the song for its vocal content, the words are repetitive and mantra-like, creating a hypnotic focus on a few key phrases. Young Thug’s contributions, alongside ad-libs from Lil Yachty, form the entirety of the track’s lyrical content over Fred again..’s production.
The most repeated command, “Don’t you ever show you scared, baby,” serves as the song’s central thesis. This line suggests a performance of fearlessness, a common theme in hip-hop that is here delivered with a melodic, almost pleading tone. The juxtaposition of this vulnerability against boasts about “women working for me” and luxury items like Rollie watches creates a tension between emotional exposure and material confidence.
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The structure is fragmentary, relying on refrains of “We up” and scattered, sometimes interrupted phrases about chains and jealousy. This style is characteristic of Young Thug’s approach, where meaning is often conveyed through cadence, repetition, and inflection as much as through complete sentences. The line “You’re presidential, you’re my present, baby” blends political and personal metaphor, typical of his abstract lyrical play.
For those singing along, the lyrics offer simple, chantable phrases. The complexity lies not in dense wordplay but in embodying the specific, slurred delivery and emotional ambiguity of the performance. The track feels like a series of looping thoughts or affirmations, making it more atmospheric than narrative.
Produced by Fred again.., Boo & Nate Brazier
January 23, 2026
1 song, 3 minutes
Under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Limited. An Atlantic Records UK., ℗ 2026 Fred Gibson
Lyrics
[Intro: Young Thug & Lil Yachty]
For capo, she comin’ home
Ooh, she—
We up
Yup
(Hoo)
[Refrain: Lil Yachty]
We up
We up
Yup
(Hoo)
We up
We up
Yup
(Hoo)
We up
[Verse: Young Thug & Lil Yachty]
Don’t you ever show you scared, baby
Slow motion, do it all for me
Play with kis like Alicia
Your kids get lifetime passes up to Disney
Woo (We up)
[Chorus: Young Thug]
Only women working for me and you hate that shit (Uh)
Someone bought her the same Rollie, now you hate that bitch (Uh)
I just want a great performance on my emphasis
I wanna love you, don’t be scared, baby
[Refrain: Lil Yachty]
We up
(Hoo)
We up
[Bridge: Young Thug]
Chains on my-on my— chains-chains on my neck
Waitin’ in the-in the— jealous— waitin’ in the— yeah
Chains on my-on my— chains-chains on my neck
Jealous— waitin’ in the-in the— waitin’-waitin’ in the— yeah
[Refrain: Lil Yachty & Young Thug]
Yup
We up
Yup
We up
(You’re presidential, you’re my present, baby)
We up
Yup
We up
(You’re presidential, you’re my present, baby)
[Break: Young Thug]
Don’t you ever—
Don’t you ever show you—
Don’t you ever—
Don’t you ever show you—
[Interlude: Young Thug]
Don’t you ever show you scared, baby
[Chorus: Young Thug & Lil Yachty]
Only women working for me and you hate that shit
Someone bought her the same Rollie, now you hate that bitch
I just want a great performance on my emphasis
Don’t you ever show you scared, baby (Yup)
(Presidential, you’re my present, baby)
[Refrain: Lil Yachty]
Yup
We up
Yup
We up
[Outro: Young Thug]
Don’t you be scared, baby
You’re presidential, you’re my present, baby
She comin’ home
Yeah
