: The song first appeared on Katharine McPhee's 2009 album Unbroken as a collaboration with Jason Reeves , who co-wrote the track with American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi .
: In February 2010, contestant Didi Benami performed "Terrified" during Hollywood Week. The performance was so well-received that downloads of McPhee's original version skyrocketed by nearly 10,000 percent . Katharine McPhee - Terrified ft. Zachary Levi
: The bridge emphasizes sincerity, with the lines "I only said it 'cause I mean it / I only mean it 'cause it's true," reinforcing the depth of the commitment being made. Music Video Details Song Lyrics - Facebook : The song first appeared on Katharine McPhee's