Shadows
Bandits Lyrics


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Moon in shadows, hiding faces in a blue-eyed dead-end-night
Broken dreams and colded heart-beats standing tender by my side
Light is fading into darkness, time to kiss your soul good night
Waiting for the everlasting, god-allmighty golden light
Where the sun burns, I will be there, once upon in former time
All the laughter, all this fighting, seem to be a part of mine

People
Oh you people
You people here I am
Take me, keep me, claim me now
Punish me - I smile somehow
Yeah, I stay, I'll never look back
I know how it feels, when red turns to black

Stars and stripes behind the window, colourful against the sky
Streetcars passing towards nowhere, watching me to say good-bye
Where the sun burns, I will be there, once upon in former time
All the laughter, all this fighting, seem to be a part of mine

I am over, high above
I'm falling like I felt in love




I am high, far in the air
Yeah, I know who will be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bandits' song Shadows suggest a melancholic and reflective tone, with a palpable sense of loss and longing. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a desolate nighttime landscape, with the moon casting shadows and hiding faces. The singer seems to be struggling with broken dreams and a cold heart, seeking solace in the company of somebody they describe as "standing tender by my side." The fading light and impending darkness underscore a sense of mortality, and the desire to be reunited with a higher power, represented by the "god-allmighty golden light." The reference to a former time suggests a nostalgia for a simpler, happier past, and the realization that life is a complex mix of laughter and fighting.


The song's chorus, which addresses "you people," conveys a mix of vulnerability and defiance. The singer invites the listener to "take me, keep me, claim me now," seemingly willing to submit to whatever fate lies ahead. The reference to punishment, however, suggests a recognition of the consequences of one's actions, yet the singer remains resilient, declaring that they will "never look back." The final lines of the chorus could be interpreted as a recognition of the duality of life, the interplay between light and dark, joy and sorrow, and the inevitability of change.


The second verse of Shadows continues the theme of loss and uncertainty, with the singer observing the passing streetcars and colorful stars and stripes, symbolizing a world moving forward without them. The repetition of the line "where the sun burns, I will be there" suggests a recurring theme of hope and the possibility of redemption, despite the darkness and uncertainty that surrounds them. The final lines of the song convey a sense of surrender, as the singer falls "like I fell in love," with the knowledge that somebody will be there to catch them.


Overall, Shadows is a lyrically complex and emotionally resonant song that explores themes of loss, mortality, hope, and redemption, with a poetic sensibility that invites multiple interpretations.


Line by Line Meaning

Moon in shadows, hiding faces in a blue-eyed dead-end-night
The moon is hidden and people's faces are difficult to see on this dark and gloomy night.


Broken dreams and colded heart-beats standing tender by my side
My dreams are shattered, and I feel a sense of heartbreak even though I have others around me.


Light is fading into darkness, time to kiss your soul good night
The light is dimming, and it's time to let your soul rest for the night.


Waiting for the everlasting, god-allmighty golden light
Waiting for the ever-lasting, bright light from God above.


Where the sun burns, I will be there, once upon in former time
I will be present where the sun shines bright, once upon a time in the past.


All the laughter, all this fighting, seem to be a part of mine
I feel as though all the laughter and fights are a part of who I am.


People
Calling out to people.


Oh you people
Addressing the people around me.


You people here I am
Letting the people know that I am present here amongst them.


Take me, keep me, claim me now
Asking people to accept, keep and own me now.


Punish me - I smile somehow
I am willing to be punished, but still have a smile on my face.


Yeah, I stay, I'll never look back
I am committed to staying here and never looking back to the past.


I know how it feels, when red turns to black
I know what it feels like when a good situation turns bad.


Stars and stripes behind the window, colourful against the sky
The stars and stripes are visible through the window and are a beautiful contrast against the dark sky.


Streetcars passing towards nowhere, watching me to say good-bye
Streetcars are passing me by, and it feels like they are bidding me farewell as they continue on their own path.


I am over, high above
I am flying high above.


I'm falling like I felt in love
I am falling in the same way I fall in love.


I am high, far in the air
I am high, flying in the air.


Yeah, I know who will be there
I know who will be with me while I fly high.




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