The song draws significant inspiration from fairy tale Kelionė į Tandadriką ( Journey to Tandadrika ).

—a Lithuanian indie-folk duo consisting of Kamilė Gudmonaitė and Mantas Zemleckas —released "Aš Bijau" ("I Am Afraid") in 2022. The song serves as a profound meditation on the vulnerability and fear inherent in human connection, blending their signature minimalist sound with deep literary and philosophical layers. Musical and Cultural Context

The chorus repeats "Aš bijau, kai Tu per daug arti" ("I am afraid when you are too close"), illustrating the vulnerability of letting someone into one’s private world.