Kaleb Perdue
Lucky Hunter
Lon (Haylen Trammel)
Yoonsang Do
Justin Aledia
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Shadow
Abuse Of Power Lyrics
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I'm holding on to what theres left of me
There's no one else but myself to blame
I wish i knew how to never feel this way again
The shades of likeness between you and me
Are far from what it used to be
Pretend there's no shadow
You don't say it's name
But this time I won't let it stake it's claim
I wish i knew how to never feel this way again
All this time
And now i see
What was the shadow
And what was me.
The lyrics of the song "Shadow" by Abuse of Power portrays a feeling of loneliness, and the struggle to deal with one's own demons. The writer confesses that despite trying to change, nothing seems to work, and they are still holding on to what's left of them. The lyrics convey that there is no one else to blame but oneself, and they wish they knew how to never feel this way again. The "shadow" in the lyrics metaphorically represents a dark, negative force that has taken a hold of the writer's life, making them not the same person they used to be. The writer wishes to rid themselves of the "shadow" and pretend it doesn't exist, but they know that they cannot escape their reality. The lyrics culminate in the writer finally accepting that they are the ones responsible for their own downfall, and understanding what is part of who they are and what is the "shadow" that they wish to overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
By myself things just dont seem to change
Despite being alone, my situation remains stagnant and unchanged.
I'm holding on to what theres left of me
I'm trying to cling onto whatever remains of my being.
There's no one else but myself to blame
I admit that I'm solely responsible for the current state of things.
I wish i knew how to never feel this way again
I yearn for knowledge that can help me avoid experiencing such misery in the future.
The shades of likeness between you and me
The similarities that once existed between us are now distant and obscured.
Are far from what it used to be
The differences between us have become more pronounced than ever before.
Pretend there's no shadow
I try to ignore the issue at hand and act as if there is no problem.
You don't say it's name
You avoid addressing or acknowledging the matter.
But since it's descent i've not been the same
Ever since the problem arose, my life has drastically changed and I can't go back to how things were.
But this time I won't let it stake it's claim
I vow to not let the issue take control of my life and wellbeing this time around.
All this time
Throughout all of this time.
And now i see
Finally, I understand.
What was the shadow
The root cause of my problems.
And what was me.
My true self, distinct from the problems that have been plaguing me.
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.