Shadows
Demis Roussos Lyrics


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SHADOWS



Shadows of a thousand faces keep on turning in your mind,
Forgotten names and places never really left behind.
Is it here imagination seeking shelter from the rain,
or a long self conversation once again.

Shadows never point a finger at the things you say or do,
silently they seem to linger anywhere you may run to.
Sharing every joy or torment, every laughter or despair,
facing you at any moment if you dare.

Gentle hearts that once surrendered what you didn't understand,
conquest of the night that ended holding you with trembling hands.
In a book a fall leaf-clover marks the day you said hello,
till she found that it was over long ago.
Little things have lost their meaning leaving only emptiness,
tender words and simple feelings never eased your hungriness.
Yesterdays remain so certain and tomorrow’s round the bend,
can you read the line that darkens on your hand.

Both ends of a candle burning shine so brightly for a while,
wrinkles of a life reflecting in your smile.

Shadows never point a finger at the things you say or do,
silently they seem to linger anywhere you may run to.




Sharing every joy or torment, every laughter or despair,
facing you at any moment if you dare.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Demis Roussos's song "Shadows" depict the sense of lingering memories and regrets. There are feelings of loss, longing, and nostalgia for moments and people left behind. The shadows symbolize the unresolved past that has a lasting impact on the present. The shadows keep turning in the mind, and the forgotten names and places never get properly left behind, they seem to linger silently. The entire song seems to exist in the space between forgetting and remembering, between the past and the present.


Even though the shadows never point a finger at the things we say or do, they seem to linger anywhere we run to. The shadows are with us in every joy or torment, every laughter or despair, and they may confront us anytime we dare. The gentle hearts that once surrendered what we didn't understand no longer embrace us, leaving behind emptiness. The candle that burns bright for a while also produces wrinkles of a life reflected in our smiles. The song allows the shadows to be the guidance and warning of the present, the past, and the future.


Overall, "Shadows" by Demis Roussos is a poignant representation of the transience of time and memories, and how the things we encounter shape our lives. We are reminded that we must embrace and make sense of shadows as an extension of ourselves, illuminating our path ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows of a thousand faces keep on turning in your mind,
Various thoughts and memories constantly revolve in your mind, leaving behind a shadowy imprint of faces, without a clear appearance.


Forgotten names and places never really left behind.
Even though you forget the exact names and places of past experiences, they linger in your subconscious, never really forgotten.


Is it here imagination seeking shelter from the rain,
Perhaps your imagination seeks an escape from the difficulties of reality, taking refuge in a world of its own creation.


or a long self conversation once again.
Alternatively, you may engage in extended inner dialogues with yourself, pondering different ideas and aspects of life.


Shadows never point a finger at the things you say or do,
The lingering memories and thoughts do not judge or criticize your words or actions, they simply observe.


silently they seem to linger anywhere you may run to.
No matter where you go, these shadows follow you, quietly keeping you company in your solitude.


Sharing every joy or torment, every laughter or despair,
The shadows share in all your life experiences, including the highs and lows, the happiness and sorrow.


facing you at any moment if you dare.
If you dare to look closely, the shadows are always there, facing you and reflecting your innermost thoughts and feelings.


Gentle hearts that once surrendered what you didn't understand,
In the past, kind-hearted individuals may have given in to your lack of understanding, allowing you to proceed with things that were unclear to you.


conquest of the night that ended holding you with trembling hands.
Perhaps there was a moment of fear or uncertainty that overcame you during a past nighttime adventure, leaving you trembling.


In a book a fall leaf-clover marks the day you said hello,
A leaf clover that fell inside a book serves as a reminder of the day you met someone new and first said hello.


till she found that it was over long ago.
However, it seems that this relationship has ended a long time ago, leaving only memories and shadows behind.


Little things have lost their meaning leaving only emptiness,
Small details that once had great significance to you may have now lost their impact, leaving behind a feeling of emptiness.


tender words and simple feelings never eased your hungriness.
Even though you have experienced kind and affectionate moments, they have failed to satisfy your deeper emotional needs.


Yesterdays remain so certain and tomorrow's round the bend,
The past feels certain and tangible, while the future remains uncertain, just around the corner.


can you read the line that darkens on your hand.
There may be a subtle change, symbolized by a darkening line on your hand, that you may be able to read and interpret as a sign of things to come.


Both ends of a candle burning shine so brightly for a while,
Like a candle that burns brightly at both ends for a short time, some moments in life are characterized by intense passion and excitement that do not last.


wrinkles of a life reflecting in your smile.
The experiences and challenges of life are reflected in your smile, as tiny wrinkles reveal the wisdom and depth that comes with age.




Lyrics © ALLO MUSIC EDITIONS
Written by: Robert CONSTANDINOS, Stylianos VLAVIANOS

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