Shadows
CHAINLESS FT. PURPLE Lyrics

In CHAINLESS FT. PURPLE's song "SHADOWS," the main subject of the lyrics is a person who ends a relationship and thinks that they have left a profound effect on the other person's life. The singer of the song appears to be responding to the former lover and attempts to show them that they were never needed. The opening lyrics question the reason for the breakup, showing that the singer understands the underlying motive behind the act. They realize that their partner thought the absence of them would cause turmoil in their life, particularly by noting the belief that the sun will go away with the departure.

However, the singer rejects this idea and challenges the notion of dependency on their partner. They make it clear that the former lover's exit did not “spoil my day.” The lyrics show a sense of understanding of their emotions and a maturity of the situation. This is evident in the way they express that they had forgotten who their partner was until they reappear in their life, indicating the singer has moved on.

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the other person expects them to be heartbroken, but they refuse to follow that expectation. They are no longer attached to their lover, and instead, feel a sense of freedom, which is illustrated by the phrase “At least I've got my health, and somehow I'll pull through.” Although their former partner may have believed that they were leaving an empty space in their life, the singer shows that they can thrive without them.