Shadows
Breed 77 Lyrics
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Hey
Why do you look at me without your face?
Face
I'm gonna be the one who puts you in your place
We're gonna wash it away
We're gonna push it away
We're gonna wash it away
We're gonna push it away
We're gonna rinse it
All the time shouting
Hey, hey, hey
Get on out my brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
'Cause I can see your eyes
Eyes
Eyes
They're swallowing the sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
This time we're shouting
Hey, hey
Looks to me like you have lost your faith
Faith
I'll be right over to show you the ropes yeah
We're gonna wash it away
We're gonna push it away
We're gonna rinse it 'till the stars don't shine
We're gonna wash it away
We're gonna push it away
We're gonna rinse it
All the time shouting
Hey, hey, hey
Get on out my brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
'Cause I can see your eyes (I can see)
Eyes (I can see)
Eyes (I can see)
They're swallowing the sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
This time we're shouting hey
Hey
Hey (We're shouting it)
Hey (We're shouting it)
Hey (We're shouting it)
Get on out my brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
Brain (Get out)
'Cause I can see your eyes (I can see)
Eyes (I can see)
Eyes (I can see)
They're swallowing the sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
Sky (They're swallowing)
This time we're shouting hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey
The lyrics of Breed 77's song Shadows seems to be about dealing with someone who is trying to control and manipulate the singer. The song talks about how the person is trying to infiltrate the singer's brain and swallow their sky, meaning they are trying to take over and control everything the singer perceives. The song's chorus tells the other person to get out of the singer's brain and that they are going to push them away until the stars don't shine, which suggests that the singer is determined to break free from the other person's control.
The lyrics also talk about showing the person the ropes, implying that the singer is going to take control of the situation and show the other person what's what. It's a song about power struggles and taking charge, and the defiant tone of the song's lyrics perfectly encapsulates that feeling of not letting someone else take over your life.
Overall, Shadows is a powerful and empowering song that speaks to the struggles many people face when dealing with controlling people in their lives. The song's lyrics are assertive and passionate and can inspire listeners to take control of their own lives and not let others dictate their path.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
The singer is addressing someone directly
Hey
Repeating the direct address to get their attention
Why do you look at me without your face?
The singer questions why the addressee is looking at them intently without showing emotion
Face
Reinforcing the importance of showing emotions and being open
I'm gonna be the one who puts you in your place
The artist is warning the addressee that they will be corrected if they continue to behave improperly
We're gonna wash it away
The group is determined to cleanse themselves of negativity
We're gonna push it away
They will actively push negative thoughts and feelings out of their minds
We're gonna rinse it 'till the stars don't shine
They will continue to cleanse themselves until they are purified and glowing
All the time shouting
Their energy and determination is amplified by vocalizing their intent
Get on out my brain (Get out)
The artist is demanding that any negative thoughts be removed immediately
Brain (Get out)
Reiterating the importance of freeing the mind of negative thoughts
Cause I can see your eyes
The artist is able to see through the addressee's facade and perceive their true intentions
Eyes
Reinforcing the fact that the eyes can reveal truth and should not be hidden
They're swallowing the sky
The addressee's negative energy is so intense that it is impacting the environment
Sky
Reinforcing the idea that our energy can impact the world around us
Looks to me like you have lost your faith
The artist perceives that the addressee is lacking in optimism and hope
Faith
Reiterating the importance of belief and hope
I'll be right over to show you the ropes yeah
The singer will assist the addressee in finding hope and getting back on track
Hey, hey, hey
Repeating the direct address to emphasize their message
Hey (We're shouting it)
Reinforcing the idea that vocalizing their message is important
Hey
Repeating the direct address one final time to drive their point home
Contributed by Jake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martin Howard
love them, the Spanish guitars are awesome.
trotskee01
top tune, top band,fuckin awsome
Martin Howard
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