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 music was developed before the script was even finished, making it a foundational part of the film's "DNA". modern_fears_lyrics_electric_youth_and_pilotpriest
The partnership between Electric Youth and Pilotpriest is a cornerstone of the modern synthwave and cinematic score scenes. is a synth-pop track by the Canadian duo
You can listen to the Pilotpriest Come True Version on the official Electric Youth YouTube channel. The partnership between Electric Youth and Pilotpriest is
: 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.
The lyrics explore themes of resilience, empathy, and overcoming psychological or societal pressures.
: 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