Shadow
22-Pistepirkko Lyrics

In the song "Shadow" by 22-Pistepirkko, the lyrics begin with the line "Same old eleven, seen no simon, never been in reno, true love no seen on." This line is a reflection of the singer's present situation, seemingly stuck in the same old routine with no signs of change, adventure or romance - similar to the feeling of being stuck in the same old town without excitement. The next line, "Come cheer up, cheer up, same old demon, I just love my town," seems to suggest that despite the dullness, the singer still finds some kind of solace or happiness in their current circumstances.

The next verse begins with a phrase that could possibly be interpreted in multiple ways, "Gotta come off the line." It could refer to leaving the assembly line of their mundane life to pursue something greater, or possibly a drug reference as the song seems to have psychedelic undertones. "I'll be in love in the night" is perhaps a nod to the idea of the night time being more conducive to freedom and self-discovery without the judgement of the day. "I've been told everything is wrong, But I'm in love, in love with the lights, Oh I'm in love, in love with the simone" could be interpreted as a sentiment of following one's heart despite the opinions of others, and reveling in the energy of a bustling city. The bridge of the song repeats "Cheer up, cheer up" as a pep-talk to oneself, and the final refrain of "Geronimo's shadow, getting me more narrow" is a mysterious and open-ended statement that leaves the listener to decide what it may mean.