Shadow
Austin Mahone Lyrics


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You walk into the room
So perfect but unaware
Making me stop and stare
Every time I heard he broke your heart
Can I just fix you girl?
Show you a different world?

I'll take you anywhere
I'll put you on a throne
I'll lay down my heart, I swear
And I'll make sure that you'll never be alone

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
Only my shadow knows

I've been loving you so long
And now that I got the chance
I see you need to dance on your own
So I'll wait another day
Maybe another year
I'm gonna be right here, oh

I'll take you anywhere
I'll put you on a throne
I'll lay down my heart, I swear
And I'll make sure that you'll never be alone (alone)

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
'Cause only my shadow knows

I wish I could say all these words
All these things that your heart never heard, yeah
But I saw the pain in your eyes and it sealed my lips

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
Only my shadow knows, ey
Only my shadow knows, oh oh





Only my shadow knows

Overall Meaning

Austin Mahone's song "Shadow" is about unrequited love and missed opportunities. The first verse introduces the subject of the song, a girl who has just had her heart broken. The singer wants to help her heal and show her a better world. He is in love with her but believes that she doesn't know how he feels.


The lyrics in the chorus reveal the singer's true feelings for the girl. He uses the metaphor of his shadow to represent his secret love for her. The shadow always follows him, much like his feelings for the girl. The singer knows that he should let her go and give her space to heal, but he can't help hoping that she will see him as more than just a friend.


The second verse highlights the singer's patience and his willingness to wait for the girl. He knows that she needs time to recover from her breakup and that he can't force her to see him as a romantic partner. Despite this, he promises to always be there for her and to make sure that she never feels alone.


Overall, "Shadow" is an emotional and relatable song about the pain of unrequited love and the longing for something that may never be.


Line by Line Meaning

You walk into the room
The moment you enter, it's like the world stops and I can't help but admire you.


So perfect but unaware
You're flawless, yet you don't seem to realize it.


Making me stop and stare
I'm captivated by your beauty and drawn to you.


Every time I heard he broke your heart
Each time I hear about someone hurting you, I wish I could take the pain away.


Can I just fix you girl?
I want to be the one to heal your heart and make you happy again.


Show you a different world?
I can give you a better life and show you how good love can be.


I'll take you anywhere
I am willing to take you anywhere you want to go.


I'll put you on a throne
I will treat you like royalty and make you feel special.


I'll lay down my heart, I swear
I will give you my heart and love you unconditionally.


And I'll make sure that you'll never be alone
I will be there for you always, to comfort you and support you.


Only my shadow knows
I can only trust my shadow, because it's the only thing that knows how I truly feel.


How I feel about you
My feelings for you are deep and true, but I can't express them openly.


Where I dream of you and me
In my dreams, we are together and happy.


Should I go or wait?
I'm torn between wanting to be with you now or waiting until the time is right.


Is it too soon, too late?
I don't know if it's the right time for us to be together, or if I've missed my chance.


I've been loving you so long
I've been in love with you for a long time, but never had the courage to tell you.


And now that I got the chance
Now that I have the opportunity to be with you, I don't want to mess it up.


I see you need to dance on your own
I realize that you need to find yourself and be independent before we can be together.


So I'll wait another day
I am willing to be patient and wait for you, even if it takes a long time.


Maybe another year
I'm willing to wait for you as long as it takes, even if it means waiting for another year.


I'm gonna be right here, oh
No matter what happens, I will always be here for you.


I wish I could say all these words
I want to express my feelings to you, but I'm afraid of rejection or making things awkward.


All these things that your heart never heard, yeah
I have so much to say to you that I've never had the chance to say before.


But I saw the pain in your eyes and it sealed my lips
I noticed the hurt in your eyes and decided not to express my feelings, so as not to add to your pain.


ey
This is an exclamation expressing strong emotion, like excitement or enthusiasm.


oh oh
This is a sound that can express surprise, awe, or wonder.




Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NADIR KHAYAT, ALEENA GIBSON, AMEERAH ROELANTS, AUSTIN MAHONE

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Lyrics
You walk into the room
So perfect but unaware
Making me stop and stare
Every time I heard he broke your heart
Can I just fix you girl?
Show you a different world?

I'll take you anywhere
I'll put you on a throne
I'll lay down my heart, I swear
And I'll make sure that you'll never be alone

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
Only my shadow knows

I've been loving you so long
And now that I got the chance
I see you need to dance on your own
So I'll wait another day
Maybe another year
I'm gonna be right here, oh

I'll take you anywhere
I'll put you on a throne
I'll lay down my heart, I swear
And I'll make sure that you'll never be alone (Alone)

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
'Cause only my shadow knows

I wish I could say all these words
All these things that your heart never heard, yeah
But I saw the pain in your eyes and it sealed my lips

Only my shadow knows
How I feel about you
Only my shadow goes
Where I dream of you and me
Should I go or wait?
Is it too soon, too late?
Only my shadow knows, ey
Only my shadow knows, oh oh, nahoo-nahoo
Only my shadow knows



All comments from YouTube:

Vevo

What an amazing acoustic performance from Austin Mahone! 

confins Bahia

bravo,coool!!

Crystal Alyssa

Love this song!

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Renata Mello

2022, como eu amava essa música, tinha 14 anos, que nostalgia boa ❤️

Yasmeen

I was 12 years old

nando.dotosin

Ain mds eu sou diretoooooo

Ana Carolina

Eu tbm tinha 14 época boa. Hoje tenho 22 e ainda lembro do meu Crush que morreu 😔💔Nunca casei pq eu gostava dele

Marina

@Ana Carolina mulher q horror

Helena Moderno Costa

Ai eu tbm amava demais. Eu tinha crush no Austin. Não sei pq ele sumiu...

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Adnna Oliveira

Nunca esquecerei este hino,voltando aqui novamente, 2023❤🇧🇷

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