Shelter
[LYRICS] Porter Robinson & Madeon Lyrics


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I could never find the right way to tell you
Have you noticed I've been gone?
'Cause I left behind the home that you made me
But I will carry it along

And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until you're gone

When I'm older, I'll be silent beside you
I know words won't be enough
And they won't need to know the names or our faces
But they will carry on for us

And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until you're gone

Oh it's a long way forward, trust in me
I'll give them shelter, like you've done for me




And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
Until

Overall Meaning

"Shelter" is a touching song about a person reflecting on the home they left behind but will always carry with them. It centers around the theme of shelter, both physical and emotional, and the idea that the love and support we receive from others can uplift and sustain us through difficult times. The lyrics are sung from a place of great appreciation for the singer's former home, with memories and feelings of safety and warmth coursing through every line. The singer acknowledges the necessity of moving forward but also wants to honor the past by paying it forward.


The song is melancholic yet hopeful at the same time. The singer assures the person they left behind that they will continue to give shelter to others as their loved one did for them. This line speaks to the idea that we all have the ability to create safe harbor for others, no matter where we come from or where we end up. The final line of the song is particularly poignant, as it suggests that even after the loved one is gone, their legacy of shelter and love will continue to live on through those they cared for.


Overall, "Shelter" is a touching tribute to the power of home, love, and shelter in our lives. It reminds us that we all have the ability to create a sense of safety and comfort for those around us, and that these acts of kindness and compassion can have a lasting impact on the world.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hugo Pierre LeClercq, Porter Weston Robinson

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