Deadeye Dick were an American alternative rock trio that was formed in New … Read Full Bio ↴Deadeye Dick were an American alternative rock trio that was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band, which consisted of vocalist/guitarist Caleb Guillotte, bassist Mark Adam Miller, and drummer Billy Landry, was formed in 1991 and took their name from the Kurt Vonnegut novel of the same name. The group built up a loyal following touring the Southeast. They self-produced their first album even though they still had not landed a record deal. A song titled "New Age Girl" from this self-published record became popular regionally and earned airplay in New Orleans and Atlanta. After receiving this airplay, the band landed a record deal with the independent label Ichiban Records. Ichiban released the group's debut album A Different Story in 1994. After its release, the song "New Age Girl" was selected for inclusion on the Dumb and Dumber feature film soundtrack. The publicity from the film caused the song to become a national hit, peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1995. The band released their second album, Whirl, in 1995 but were unable to reproduce the success produced by "New Age Girl". Deadeye Dick later disbanded. Caleb Guillotte and Mark Miller continue to remain active in the local New Orleans music scene as producers.

Like a Shadow
Deadeye Dick Lyrics

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There's no denying, there's no remorse
There's no relying that you'll follow any course
But it's all over now, and I'm feeling all but spent...
There's no believing, always a doubt
There's no deceiving with your whispers or your shouts
And it's all over now, and I'm feeling so absurd...

Oh yes it's easy to be, easy to me, the one you always confuse

Oh yes it's easy to be, easy for me, the only one abused

I heard a voice, it was calling in the night
Gave me a choice to give up the fight or lose it over and over

Oh yes it's easy to be, easy to me, the one you always confuse
Oh yes it's easy to be, easy for me, the only one abused

There's no denying, there's no remorse
There's no relying that you'll follow any course

But it's all over now, and I'm feeling unconcerned
But it's all over now, the only one you'll burn

Yeah, burn, yeah, burn, yeah, yeah, yeah
But it's all over now, and I need you love...Like A Shadow...

Overall Meaning

The song "Like a Shadow" by Deadeye Dick speaks about a relationship in which one partner is untrustworthy and unreliable, causing the other partner to feel exhausted and unsure. The first verses of the song explore the idea that the singer cannot rely on their partner to follow a particular course because they always have doubts and cannot be trusted. The phrase "it's all over now" appears several times, implying that a relationship is ending, and the singer is feeling drained from the experience.

The chorus then highlights the power dynamic of the relationship, with the singer feeling confused and abused by their partner. They feel like they are the only ones being mistreated in the relationship. The chorus also notes that it is easy for the partner to be this way, whereas the singer struggles to cope with the situation.

The last verses of the song introduce a new element, with the singer hearing a voice in the night offering them a choice: to give up the fight or suffer over and over. This could be interpreted as the singer contemplating leaving the relationship or trying to stick it out despite the difficulties. The final line seems to suggest that despite all of this, the singer still needs the love of their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

There's no denying, there's no remorse
There is no attempt to conceal wrongdoing or feel regret

There's no relying that you'll follow any course
There is no trust that you will commit to any plan or decision

But it's all over now, and I'm feeling all but spent...
The experience is concluded and has left the singer feeling drained and exhausted

There's no believing, always a doubt
The artist is skeptical and lacks confidence in what is being presented to them

There's no deceiving with your whispers or your shouts
No amount of persuading with soft or loud language will change the artist's outlook

And it's all over now, and I'm feeling so absurd...
The singer feels ridiculous and foolish for believing or trusting what is now revealed to be untrue

Oh yes it's easy to be, easy to me, the one you always confuse
The singer is frequently misled or misunderstood, as it is convenient for the other party

Oh yes it's easy to be, easy for me, the only one abused
The artist is the sole recipient of ill treatment or mistreatment

I heard a voice, it was calling in the night
The artist had a revelation or epiphany during a time of darkness or uncertainty

Gave me a choice to give up the fight or lose it over and over
The artist was presented with a decision to either relinquish control or continue to experience defeat and frustration

But it's all over now, and I'm feeling unconcerned
The singer is indifferent and uninterested in the matter now that it is resolved

But it's all over now, the only one you'll burn
The other party will face consequences or negative outcomes as a result of their actions

But it's all over now, and I need your love...Like A Shadow...
Despite the turmoil and negativity experienced, the singer still desires the love and affection of the other party

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALEB GUILLOTTE

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