May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
Shadows Of Doubt
Chely Wright Lyrics
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On cotton and feathers, so soft
Let go of feelin' alone
Have something that baby you're not
And right now you don't call me friend,
But I'm still here, where I've always been
And even though you don't know it right now,
Yeah, I'm stronger then shadows of doubt
And when you find love again
Yes, baby, I hope that you do
Maybe we won't be in vain
And you'll let me be somethin' to you
And right now you don't call me friend,
But I'm still here where I've always been
And even though you don't know it right now,
I'll outlast the shadows of doubt
Yeah, I'm stronger then shadows of doubt
Lay down your head
On cotton and feathers, so soft
Let go of feelin' alone
Have something that baby you're not...
In Chely Wright's song "Shadows of Doubt," the singer is comforting someone who is going through a tough time. She tells them to lay down their head on something soft and comforting, to let go of feeling alone, and to have something they are not - perhaps implying that they should seek comfort in her. She acknowledges that the person does not call her a friend at the moment but reassures them that she will always be there for them, stronger than any doubts that may haunt them. She hopes that they find love again and suggests that maybe this time, she can be something to them.
The lyrics seem to address someone who is going through a breakup or a difficult time in a romantic relationship. The singer offers comfort and reassurance that they are not alone, and they have her to lean on. The lyrics imply a sense of longing, perhaps suggesting that the singer has feelings for the person they are comforting, but they are not reciprocated. Nevertheless, the singer perseveres, hoping to be there for the person and provide support long after the shadows of doubt have faded away.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down your head
Rest your head and your troubles.
On cotton and feathers, so soft
Lay on the comfort and ease that this world has to offer.
Let go of feelin' alone
Stop feeling isolated and dejected.
Have something that baby you're not
Find something that you don't already possess in yourself.
And right now you don't call me friend,
Despite our personal history, you don't consider me a companion at the moment.
But I'm still here, where I've always been
I remain present in your life, just as I have done previously.
And even though you don't know it right now,
You are unaware, but this will not always be the case.
I'll outlast the shadows of doubt
My affection and support will persist beyond any and all skepticism.
Yeah, I'm stronger then shadows of doubt
I am resilient enough to withstand any doubt that you may have in me.
And when you find love again
If you discover romance with another person in the future.
Yes, baby, I hope that you do
I sincerely wish that you do.
Maybe we won't be in vain
Perhaps our history was not without purpose.
And you'll let me be somethin' to you
I hope that you will allow me to play a meaningful role in your life.
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.