Shadows
Cydeways Lyrics


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Thinking I don't feel alright
screw loose in my head I feel so dead until I get it right
you know we coming for it all we gon see the light
until then I'm just in night

Looking at the sky above
I fly away, better day when I feel some love
you know we coming for it all we gon see the light
until them I'm just in the night, night

Until then I'm just in the night (4x)

I close my eyes
so I can't see
our world collapse into this idiocracy, so I write
I'm thankful for, what I've explored
now we go down down down till we sink to the ocean floor
we run around, head to the ground
I conversate still I don't ever get a sound, but i try
what do you mean, head to the screen
now we go down down down I just can't take it no more

Until then I'm just in the night (4x)

I, I, I got diamond flow
Game major with a mind like a minor note
Think deep like a miner though
I'm a dinosaur
Been around since the time before
I'm, I'm,
I'm all in my zone
Cloud on my tongue got a mind of its own
Donnie was out his element
I was like chill
Walter just shut up and bowl
Vibe on a nice wave
Staying on point like a knife blade
I'm sipping on something that feels like it might have a bit of the essence of night shade
A flicker of light
I found what I needed and kept it in sight
You keep on looking behind you
I was In line to send it all in to the night

You keep on looking behind you I was in line to send it all into the





Until then I'm just in the night (8x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song seem to convey the feeling of being lost or disconnected from the world. The first verse talks about feeling dead or not alright, as if something is wrong, and feeling like something needs to be fixed before there can be any happiness ("until I get it right"). The second verse, however, has a more optimistic tone as the person talks about flying away to a better day when love is felt, and that they are coming for everything they want until they finally see the light. The chorus reinforces the idea that the person is stuck in the night, unable to move forward to that light yet.


The third verse seems to be a reflection on society and the state of the world in which we live. The person wants to close their eyes so they don't have to see the world "collapse into this idiocracy" and instead chooses to write about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They acknowledge that things are getting worse ("now we go down down down") but still try to communicate and make connections ("I conversate") and wonder why people are so fixated on screens. The chorus is repeated again, underscoring the idea that the person is unable to escape the darkness.


Overall, the lyrics of this song express feelings of sadness, frustration, and disillusionment, while also acknowledging the possibility of hope and a brighter future. The repeated chorus emphasizes the idea of being stuck in the darkness, but the verses express different ways to cope with and understand that darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking I don't feel alright
I'm not feeling okay and I'm worried.


screw loose in my head I feel so dead until I get it right
I'm feeling crazy and exhausted, but I know things will get better once I succeed.


you know we coming for it all we gon see the light
We're determined to achieve everything we want and succeed.


until then I'm just in night
Until we accomplish our goals, we'll continue to feel lost and uncertain.


Looking at the sky above
I'm hoping for something better and brighter.


I fly away, better day when I feel some love
I'm looking forward to a happier future filled with love.


Until then I'm just in the night, night
Until we reach that desired future, we'll continue to feel lost and uncertain.


I close my eyes
I try to ignore the bad things happening around me.


so I can't see
I don't want to see the world around me falling apart.


our world collapse into this idiocracy, so I write
The state of our world troubles me, so I vent through writing.


I'm thankful for, what I've explored
I appreciate what I've experienced in life so far.


now we go down down down till we sink to the ocean floor
Things are getting worse and worse until we hit rock bottom.


we run around, head to the ground
We're overwhelmed and confused, with no clear direction.


I conversate still I don't ever get a sound, but i try
I try to communicate, but I'm not getting through to anyone.


what do you mean, head to the screen
People are too focused on screens and technology, instead of the real world.


now we go down down down I just can't take it no more
Things are getting worse and worse, and I can't handle it anymore.


I, I, I got diamond flow
I have a unique, valuable talent.


Game major with a mind like a minor note
I'm a big player with a humble attitude.


Think deep like a miner though
I have a thoughtful and perceptive mindset.


I'm a dinosaur
I've been around for a long time and have survived.


Been around since the time before
I've been here for a while, even before some people were born.


I'm all in my zone
I'm focused and in my own world.


Cloud on my tongue got a mind of its own
I'm speaking my own truth and expressing my own ideas.


Donnie was out his element
Donnie was out of place or not comfortable.


I was like chill
I was trying to calm Donnie down.


Walter just shut up and bowl
Walter, stop talking and focus on what's important.


Vibe on a nice wave
I'm feeling good and positive.


Staying on point like a knife blade
I'm staying sharp and focused.


I'm sipping on something that feels like it might have a bit of the essence of night shade
I'm drinking something that might be dangerous or harmful.


A flicker of light
There's a small glimmer of hope.


I found what I needed and kept it in sight
I found what I was looking for and held onto it.


You keep on looking behind you
You keep looking at the past or worrying about what you've left behind.


I was In line to send it all in to the night
I was prepared to let go of the past and move on to the future.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VAN DYKE PARKS

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Comments from YouTube:

@texasnativelandscape

Goin to see these guys in San Antonio with my 12 year old son I hope they play THIS SONG and definitely RIP AWAY we saw stick figure 3 times this year let’s go cydeways we jam y’all every morning are favorite songs are shadows , are you down ,RIP AWAY

@iLostMyDrugs

I love you ❤ listened to you tripping at Sunny Days 2022 Nelson Leges Quarry Park, Ohio ❤️❤️ #1 fan ❤️

@mrdeadpool8656

Another underrated diamond in music industry. Epic.

@mrdeadpool8656

This song is legendary. The dinosaurs rime was on point😂

@KAtAttackBenson

I LOVE GRIEVES!

@se7endreams

Criminally underrated

@lukeprofancik9635

See you in San Diego next sunday

@scottmadison4163

Didn't think I'd find any I like better than Gold and Float....but Shadows did it
Great tune

@goingtobeok

Im obsessed with this song, thank you guys!

@midgetjess1

Grieves is always good Never heard of Cydeways but im liking it.

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