Shadows
Division Lyrics


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I see the tears see the pattern it comes and goes
And leaves you shattered
You shed for so many untrue
Can you cry for a shadow?
Can you cry for
A heart crying out for you?
Can you cry for a shadow?
No one asked you to

They don't deserve your precious tears
Hear a whisper to fill your ears
The reflection of a love long due
Can you cry for a heart crying out for you?
Can you cry for a shadow?
I've cried for a few.

Can you cry?
Dry your tears and try
So stop crying
It doesn't matter,
Just come closer so I can gather,
Every drop of your precious tears
When you're crying for a shadow
When you're crying for a heart crying out for you
When you're crying for a shadow
Like I cried for you

Can you cry
Dry your tears and try
So stop crying
It doesn't matter,
Just come closer so I can gather,
Every drop of your precious tears
When you're crying for a shadow
Crying, crying for a shadow




When you're crying for a shadow,
I'm crying, like I cried for you.

Overall Meaning

In "Shadows," Division speaks to someone who is crying over lost love. The lyrics suggest that the person has been hurt many times and the pain is like a pattern that comes and goes, leaving them shattered. The singer asks if this person can cry for a shadow, for a heart that is crying out for them. The implication is that maybe the subject of the song should stop crying for people who don't deserve their tears and instead focus on those who do. The line "I've cried for a few" suggests that the singer has been in the same position.


The chorus has a repetition of "Can you cry for a shadow?" which is an interesting metaphor for crying over something that is not tangible or cannot be held onto. The word "shadow" is also symbolic because it represents something that is fleeting and temporary, much like the subject's past relationships. The singer urges the subject to dry their tears and stop crying because it doesn't matter, and instead, the singer wants the subject to come closer so they can gather every precious tear.


Overall, the lyrics to "Shadows" convey a sense of empathy for someone who has been hurt by love multiple times. The song is about finding the strength to move on from past pain and focusing on what truly matters in life. It's a thoughtful reminder that sometimes, the things that we cry over are not worth our tears.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the tears see the pattern it comes and goes
I observe your tears, their recurring pattern, how they appear and disappear.


And leaves you shattered
Your tears leave you broken and hopeless.


You shed for so many untrue
You cry for people who don't deserve your emotions.


Can you cry for a shadow?
Is it possible to cry for something that doesn't exist in reality?


Can you cry for a heart crying out for you?
Is it possible to cry for someone who needs your help and affection?


Can you cry for a shadow? No one asked you to
No one asked you to waste your emotions on something that doesn't exist.


They don't deserve your precious tears
The people you cry for are unworthy of your valuable tears.


Hear a whisper to fill your ears
Listen to the voice inside you that tries to console you.


The reflection of a love long due
Recognize the reflection of a love that was owed to you for a long time.


Can you cry for a heart crying out for you?
Can you shed tears for someone who needs you emotionally?


Can you cry for a shadow? I've cried for a few.
I have shed tears for things and people that didn't exist.


Can you cry? Dry your tears and try
Is it possible for you to cry? If not, you should try to stop your tears.


So stop crying It doesn't matter,
You should stop crying because it won't change anything.


Just come closer so I can gather, every drop of your precious tears
Approach me, and I'll be with you to save every tear of yours.


When you're crying for a shadow. When you're crying for a heart crying out for you
If you are ever crying for something that doesn't exist or someone who needs your emotional support, let me know.


Crying, crying for a shadow
Crying for something that doesn't exist.


When you're crying for a shadow, I'm crying, like I cried for you.
If you are ever crying for something that doesn't exist, I'll cry for you like I did before.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: George Harrison, John Lennon, Calvin Douglas Johnson, Heather Lewis, Bret Lunsford

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