Shadows
Aviators feat. Glaze Lyrics
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Shadows behind my eyes
The beast within leaves me terrified
I′ve tried to let it fade
The monster I've made
But it′s creeping in from all sides
I'm still looking for the truth
Somehow I've got to find what′s right
Scared I will run away
I′m losing hope today
I can't tell the shadows from the light
Secrets and darkness
I can′t escape this
Disease eating at my mind
The untamed side of me
My own enemy
I hold in a prison inside
Watching, waiting, lights are fading
Loving, hating, words degrading
I can't fight the shadows within me
Feeling hopeless, chaos rising
Pain sets in as a part of me is dying
My soul has grown too dark to see
In Aviators feat. Glaze's song Shadows, the lyrics delve into themes of introspection, self-doubt and a struggle against one's own inner demons. Through the lines "Nightmares and white lies, Shadows behind my eyes," the artist paints a picture of a person plagued by their own thoughts and inner turmoil. The second line of the first verse, "The beast within leaves me terrified," amplifies this feeling by suggesting that the person cannot control the thoughts that keep them up at night.
The chorus of the song, "I'm still looking for the truth, Still hoping to find you, Somehow I've got to find what's right," gives hope to the listener that they too can find a way to confront the shadows that haunt them. The second verse further explores this theme, with the lyrics "Secrets and darkness, I can't escape this, Disease eating at my mind," revealing the magnitude of the struggle against one's own insecurities.
The bridge amplifies the feelings of hopelessness and chaos, where the lines "Feeling hopeless, chaos rising, Pain sets in as a part of me is dying" seem to suggest a losing battle against the darkness within. Overall, Shadows is a raw and honest exploration of the war that we all fight between our better and darker selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Nightmares and white lies
My mind is filled with terrifying thoughts and false promises
Shadows behind my eyes
I am haunted by my past and the darkness within me
The beast within leaves me terrified
I am scared of my own inner demons and the damage I am capable of causing
I've tried to let it fade
I have attempted to overcome my struggles and move on from my past mistakes
The monster I've made
The pain and suffering I have caused others has turned me into a monster
But it's creeping in from all sides
Despite my efforts, my past continues to haunt me and affect my present
I'm still looking for the truth
I am searching for answers to my questions and seeking to understand myself better
Still hoping to find you
I am hoping to find someone to help me navigate my struggles and lend me support
Somehow I've got to find what's right
I know I need to make positive changes in my life but I am unsure of how to do so
Scared I will run away
I am fearful that I will give up and let my struggles overtake me
I'm losing hope today
I am feeling discouraged and hopeless in my ability to overcome my challenges
I can't tell the shadows from the light
I am struggling to differentiate between positive things in my life and the negative influences holding me back
Secrets and darkness
I am keeping things hidden and am consumed by negative feelings
I can't escape this
My struggles are overwhelming and I am unable to ignore them
Disease eating at my mind
My negative thoughts and emotions are consuming me
The untamed side of me
My inner demons and negative tendencies are getting the better of me
My own enemy
I am my own worst enemy and the cause of my struggles
I hold in a prison inside
I am trapping myself with my own negative thoughts and feelings
Watching, waiting, lights are fading
I am feeling powerless and hopeless as my situation worsens
Loving, hating, words degrading
I am experiencing difficult emotions and using negative self-talk to cope
I can't fight the shadows within me
I feel helpless and unable to overcome my inner demons
Feeling hopeless, chaos rising
I am overwhelmed by negative emotions and feel like I am losing control
Pain sets in as a part of me is dying
My struggles are taking a toll on me and causing me emotional pain
My soul has grown too dark to see
My negative thoughts and emotions are clouding my judgment and making it difficult for me to move forward
Writer(s): Tyler Shaw
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EpicFroggz
"Probably the darkest song I've made!" Oh sweet, young and innocent Avi.. You don't know yet how dark you can really be....
Curlywhirl
I just got back into Aviators, what would you say is his darkest song now? I always loved this sound.
Mathew Unknown
Imo all time best is The Watcher hands down
Father Kirbo
laughs maniacally in innocent looking face mask ”well said…”
FinestFantasyVI
Honestly, I still feel this is his darkest song.
Light of the World
@FinestFantasyVI As a studying psychologist, I agree. "inner demons" will forever be the darkest thing man has to face. The worst enemy has always been, and will always be, one's self.
(edit, changed "man's self" to "one's self")
Insum
I don't know how he does it, but Glaze can make some of the darkest music around. I thought Rainbow Factory was horrifying, then I heard this... what a masterpiece. This combination of forces should feel free to happen again, I am in love with this darker side of brony music and I've been listening to dark and weird music for years.
Mike M
You have no idea what dark music is then if you can't think of a darker person than Glaze
IndigoTail
If you think Glaze is dark, boy oh boy you're gonna love Lucas King
Cr4z3d
probably the incredibly artificial vocals for one thing, nearly dehumanized in most cases.