Shadow Play
ATTLAS feat. Lune Lyrics

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Let's do it
In this dark space I try to hear your voice.
Wanna recall, I try to find our love but your heart's a void.
This could be the last time, thought I'd figure you out.
You're moving out of focus, out of sight.
Nothing ever changes.
Hiding from me again, but I still see you moving throught the light.
Like shadow play.

Shadow play.
Like shadow play.
Shadow play.
Pirouttes in this dark dance feels lole I'm losing hope.
Breaking my fall, wanna feel your heat but your hearts so cold
This could be the last time, thought I'd figure you out.
You're moving out of focus, out of sight.
Nothing ever changes.
Hiding from me again, but I still see you moving throught the light
Like shadow play.
Shadow play.
Like shadow play.
Shadow play.
?????
This could be the last time.
You're moving out of focus, out of sight.
Like shadow play
Shadow play.
Like shadow play.
Shadow play.
?????

Shadow play.
Shadow play.

Overall Meaning

The song Shadow Play by ATTLAS feat. Lune captures the feeling of being lost in love and trying to hold on to something that seems to be slipping away. The lyrics describe a dark space where the singer is desperately trying to hear their partner's voice, but to no avail. The love they once shared seems to have disappeared, leaving the singer feeling helpless and alone. They try to recall the love they shared but are met with a void in their partner's heart. The chorus repeats the phrase "shadow play" which suggests that the love they once had was fleeting and illusory, much like a shadow that disappears when the light changes.

The song captures the feeling of being lost in a relationship, where the other person seems to be moving out of focus and out of sight. The singer is left with a feeling of hopelessness as they watch their partner move through the light like a shadow, without any real substance or presence. The lyrics also suggest that this could be the last time they try to hold on to this fading love, as it seems to be slipping away from them.

Overall, Shadow Play is a poignant and emotional song that captures the feeling of lost love and the desperation of trying to hold on to something that is slipping away. The repetitive chorus, "shadow play," emphasizes how fleeting and illusory that love can be.

Line by Line Meaning

In this dark space I try to hear your voice.
The singer is struggling to connect with their loved one in a figurative 'dark space' and is searching for any sign of communication.

Wanna recall, I try to find our love but your heart's a void.
The singer is attempting to remember the love they once shared, but their partner's emotional distance has made it difficult and unfulfilling.

This could be the last time, thought I'd figure you out.
The singer is worried that their current interaction with their partner may be their last and they had hoped to be able to understand their feelings.

You're moving out of focus, out of sight.
The artist's partner is becoming more distant and less expressive, making it harder to connect.

Nothing ever changes.
The artist feels a sense of hopelessness about the situation with their unchanging partner.

Hiding from me again, but I still see you moving throught the light.
Although their partner is trying to hide their true feelings, the singer can still see the subtle movements that betray their emotions.

Like shadow play.
The metaphor of 'shadow play' refers to the way their partner's actions resemble a dance of light and dark, showing glimpses of their true self while also keeping it hidden.

Pirouttes in this dark dance feels lole I'm losing hope.
The artist feels like they are losing hope while trying to navigate the back and forth of their partner's emotions.

Breaking my fall, wanna feel your heat but your hearts so cold
The artist desires an emotional connection with their partner but is met with only coldness.

?????
This line of the song is unknown and cannot be interpreted.

This could be the last time.
Again, the singer is concerned this interaction with their partner may be their last.

You're moving out of focus, out of sight.
The partner's distance is emphasized once more.

Like shadow play.
The metaphor is repeated to emphasize the dance-like nature of their relationship.

Shadow play.
The song ends with a repetition of the phrase 'shadow play', emphasizing the continuing cycle of their relationship.

Writer(s): Linnea Martinsson, Carl Lehmann, Bjorn Lindholm Hallberg, Jeffrey Hartford

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