Shadow
Bleachers & Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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Some girls
Some girls they really just wanna hurt you
And there's some boys
Some boys that laugh when they break your heart
But how love dies is a place that I'm not going
And we could try, cause

If you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow
And if you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow

There are those girls
Those girls that are waiting by the phone on the weekend
Oh yeah, like those boys
Those boys that are home with the broken hearts
But the heart wants fear
So we're looking for a villain
I'll be there

If you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow
And if you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow

And I know that they have hurt you
And I know the love you gave feels cheap and used
And I know it's getting harder
And I know the lights have all gone dark on you
Still I will love your shadow
When the love you gave feels cheap and used
Yes I will love your shadow
When the lights have all gone dark on you

How love dies is a place that I'm not going
And we could try

If you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow




And if you're feeling small
I'll love your shadow

Overall Meaning

The song "Shadow" by Bleachers & Carly Rae Jepsen explores the complicated nature of love and relationships. It talks about how some girls and boys can hurt others, but that doesn't mean that we should stop loving or giving love a chance. The lyrics use the metaphor of a shadow to represent the parts of ourselves that we try to hide or that feel small and vulnerable. The singer is saying that they will love the shadow parts of their partner and be there for them even when the world feels dark and hopeless.


The first verse talks about the ways in which love can be painful when some people intentionally hurt others. The singer acknowledges that love can die, but they refuse to let that be the end of the story. They want to try and make it work despite the difficulties that come with it. The chorus repeats the phrases "if you're feeling small, I'll love your shadow" emphasizing that they will be there for their partner no matter what.


The second verse talks about how some people feel alone even when they're surrounded by others. The singer refers to those who wait by the phone hoping for someone to call or those who are home with broken hearts. They recognize the fear that comes with vulnerability and the desire to find someone to blame. However, they offer themselves as a support system in the midst of that fear.


The bridge reflects on how it can feel like love has abandoned us when things get hard. The singer acknowledges that they know it's tough but still are committed to loving their partner even in the midst of the struggles. The song ends with one last repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message of unwavering love and support.


Line by Line Meaning

Some girls
There are certain girls


Some girls they really just wanna hurt you
Some girls have a tendency to intentionally hurt others


And there's some boys
There are also some boys


Some boys that laugh when they break your heart
Some boys find amusement in breaking hearts


But how love dies is a place that I'm not going
I don't want to think about the process of love dying


And we could try, cause
But we can try to overcome the challenges of love


If you're feeling small
If you are feeling down or insignificant


I'll love your shadow
I will love you even when you are not at your best


There are those girls
There also exist girls


Those girls that are waiting by the phone on the weekend
Those girls who eagerly wait for phone calls on the weekends


Oh yeah, like those boys
Just like those boys


Those boys that are home with the broken hearts
Those boys who stay at home feeling heartbroken


But the heart wants fear
Our hearts tend to fear certain things


So we're looking for a villain
Therefore, we tend to look for someone to blame


I'll be there
I will be there for you


And I know that they have hurt you
I understand that others have caused you pain


And I know the love you gave feels cheap and used
I know that the love you gave was not valued or appreciated


And I know it's getting harder
I acknowledge that it is becoming more difficult for you


And I know the lights have all gone dark on you
I understand that everything seems dark and hopeless for you


Still I will love your shadow
Nevertheless, I will continue to love and support you


When the love you gave feels cheap and used
Even when you feel like your love was unappreciated


When the lights have all gone dark on you
Even when everything seems hopeless and bleak for you


And we could try
And we can try to make things better


If you're feeling small
If you are feeling insignificant


I'll love your shadow
I will love and support you even when you are not at your best




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