Shadow
DaeHyun (B.A.P) Lyrics

Man...
Opening of the song; introducing the topic at hand.

Ain’t tryna be up in my feelings
Not trying to be emotional or vulnerable.

It’s been a little while
It's been some time since his last emotional moment.

Since my spirit hit the ceilin’
The last time he felt really alive or inspired.

Try not to get discouraged
Encouraging himself to not lose hope.

Try not to own the worry
Not wanting to be consumed by stress or anxiety.

Talk myself off a ledge daily
Persuading himself to stay positive.

Tryna fly with them birdies
Aspiring to succeed.

Sometimes what life try to serve
Referring to life's challenges.

Make me flip plates and a couple birdies
Causing anger and frustration.

Spent most of my adulthood
Reflecting on his past experiences.

Wonderin' if I’m worthy
Having self-doubt.

I don’t even know
Uncertainty in his life.

Gotta save my soul
Needing to protect himself and his well-being.

Man this beating in my heart
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed.

Sometimes sound like certain doom
Experiencing fear and anxiety.

It be catchin’ me off guard
Feeling blindsided by emotions.

Like the shadows in my room
The fear and anxiety is similar to the darkness in his room.

I been shuffling my cards
Trying different approaches to life.

Thought I played the game by the rules
Believing he did everything right.

It’s still fuckin’ with my thoughts
Still struggling to find success or happiness.

Struggle with sleepin’ at night
Feeling restless and unable to relax.

Makin’ a list of my goals
Trying to focus on what he wants to achieve.

Prayin’ they outweigh my trials
Hoping his goals are worth the struggle.

Time to get clear
Time to clarify his priorities.

Get on my square
Stay focused and centered.

Just to expand my sphere
To grow and broaden his horizons.

Tighten my circle, avoid them triangles
Surrounding himself with positive influences.

No lateral moves, gotta break out the cube
No more making changes that don't lead to progress.

Leave these zoids in the trap in a snap
Cutting off negative people or experiences.

Like I’m Thanos
Feeling powerful.

I’m just tryna see infinity
Trying to reach his full potential.

They be actin’ like they kin to me
People pretending to care or understand him.

Tryna do me like a Kennedy
Feeling threatened like JFK.

But I’m more like X, marked the spot
Comparing himself to Malcolm X and his impact.

In time with every rhyme
Making progress with his music.

These blogs said wasn’t hot
Critics didn't think he was talented.

Yet highlight the same shit
Still focusing on his music.

They said they would never pop
Critics predicting he wouldn't succeed.

I’d be lyin’ if I said the hypocrisy
Being honest about the double standard.

Never left me distraught
Not letting criticism affect him too much.

Shootin’ in the dark, no reloads
Taking chances and being persistent.

Unlimited life, I’m just
Having limitless potential.

Tryna find the cheat code
Searching for the key to his success.

Tryna heal the pain since I lost me amigo
Dealing with the loss of a friend.

But they want my sound like Migos
Being compared to other artists.

Integrity of my path got me battlin’ my ego
Struggling to balance his values with his own ego.

J said switch it up
Getting advice from a friend.

Take my shot like a free throw
Taking chances and making the most of opportunities.

I don’t really know if that’s me, though
Being unsure about a new approach.

Feelin’ like I’m standin’ in the cold
Feeling alone and vulnerable.

In a Speedo
Feeling exposed and uncomfortable.

They don’t wanna hear the code
People not interested in his message or values.

They don’t care about no credos
People not respecting his beliefs.

Chip on my shoulder
Feeling motivated by others doubting him.

Cuz I’m tryna get free, though
Trying to break free from society's expectations and norms.

Lay in the cut, that ain’t how
Being inactive won't lead to success.

To get to the dough
To achieve his goals and find success.

Hey, I been tired as fuck
Feeling exhausted and drained.

Gotta keep on
Having to keep pushing forward.

Man, gotta get up out my way
Not letting his own doubts or fears hold him back.

Fuck what a hater say
Ignoring negative opinions.

I pray then tackle the day
Starting each day with prayer and motivation.

God and my Queen on my side
Grateful for the support of his loved ones.

I know it’ll be ok
Having hope and optimism.

It’s just the human in me
Acknowledging his own vulnerability and humanity.

Healin’ from day to day
Working towards becoming a better version of himself.

Yeah
Closing of the song.

Hm
Closing of the song.

Shadows in my room
Repeating the metaphor of darkness and fear in his life.