Shadows
Ele Lyrics


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You try to get the best out of everyday
To look on the bright side of everything
We all have some versions of ourselves
And try to hide the dark ones away, hide them away

You want to give the best of you to everyone
But you can't cope with all the worries of the world
You'd like to be the shoulder where they lean on
But sometimes you're the one who needs help
I need to find the stillness again inside me
I need to take the shadows away from me

You think because I smile and laugh everything is ok
But you are in the dark on what I have in my head
My fears knock me down so I can not move
I collapse and they don't let me be
And then I close my eyes and start to see
I change weakness for strength
So I can think with clarity
And stop drowning in silence, ooh

You try to get the best out of everyday
To look on the bright side of everything




We all have different versions of ourselves
And we try to put our shadows away

Overall Meaning

The song "Shadows" by Ele is a soulful reflection on the dual nature of human emotions and the constant battle we have within ourselves to hide our dark side. The opening lines "You try to get the best out of everyday, to look on the bright side of everything" suggest an optimistic outlook on life, yet the next line hints at something deeper: "We all have some versions of ourselves, and try to hide the dark ones away, hide them away." This acknowledges the complex personalities we all have and how we often conceal parts of ourselves that we don't want others to see.


The chorus brings out the theme of struggle and the need for support: "I need to find the stillness again inside me, I need to take the shadows away from me." The singer is looking for inner peace and trying to overcome the negativity that is holding them back. The second verse reveals the vulnerability we all feel when we try to be there for others: "You want to give the best of you to everyone, but you can't cope with all the worries of the world." It's a heartfelt admission that we can't always be strong for others, and sometimes we are the ones who need help.


Line by Line Meaning

You try to get the best out of everyday
You attempt to make the most out of each day


To look on the bright side of everything
You try to maintain a positive outlook


We all have some versions of ourselves
Each person has various different versions of themselves


And try to hide the dark ones away, hide them away
And we try to conceal the negative aspects of ourselves


You want to give the best of you to everyone
You aim to give your best self to others


But you can't cope with all the worries of the world
However, you struggle to handle the problems of the world


You'd like to be the shoulder where they lean on
You would like to provide a supportive shoulder for others to lean on


But sometimes you're the one who needs help
But sometimes, you're the one who requires assistance


I need to find the stillness again inside me
I must rediscover the peace within myself


I need to take the shadows away from me
I must remove the negative aspects from my life


You think because I smile and laugh everything is ok
You perceive that I am fine because I appear happy and cheerful


But you are in the dark on what I have in my head
However, you are unaware of the thoughts and worries inside my mind


My fears knock me down so I can not move
My anxieties leave me immobilized


I collapse and they don't let me be
The fears persist even when I am fatigued


And then I close my eyes and start to see
I then shut my eyes and begin to comprehend


I change weakness for strength
I turn my weakness into strength


So I can think with clarity
So I can think with a clear mind


And stop drowning in silence, ooh
And stop feeling overwhelmed in solitude


We all have different versions of ourselves
Every individual has various versions of themselves


And we try to put our shadows away
And we attempt to hide the dark aspects of ourselves




Writer(s): Mike Donehey, Brendon Shirley, Jeff Owen, Ruben Juarez, Jason Jamison

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Sheyla Rosales

You try to get the best out of everyday
To look on the bright side of everything
We all have some versions of ourselves
And try to hide the dark ones away, hide them away.

You want to give the best of you to everyone
But you can't cope with all the worries of the world.
You'd like to be the shoulder where they lean on

But sometimes you're the one who needs help.
I need to find the stillness
Again inside me.
I need to take the shadows
Away from me.

You think because I smile and laugh everything is ok
But you are in the dark on what I have in my head.
My fears knock me down so I can not move
I collapse and they don't let me be.
And then I close my eyes and start to see
I change weakness for strength
So I can think with clarity
And stop drowning in silence.

You try to get the best out of everyday

To look on the bright side of everything.
We all have different versions of ourselves
And we try to put our shadows away.



diana celis

You try to get the best out of everyday
To look on the bright side of everything
We all have some versions of ourselves
And try to hide the dark ones away, hide them away
You want to give the best of you to everyone
But you can't cope with all the worries of the world
You'd like to be the shoulder where they lean on
But sometimes you're the one who needs help
I need to find the stillness again inside me
I need to take the shadows away from me
You think because I smile and laugh everything is ok
But you are in the dark on what I have in my head
My fears knock me down so I can not move
I collapse and they don't let me be
And then I close my eyes and start to see
I change weakness for strength
So I can think with clarity
And stop drowning in silence, ooh
You try to get the best out of everyday
To look on the bright side of everything
We all have different versions of ourselves
And we try to put our shadows away



All comments from YouTube:

ELE

Muchas Gracias a todos por sentir así esta canción! Estos mensajes son el mejor apoyo para seguir adelante!!

Hellside Beats 🎶

grasias a ti por hacer esta hermosa musica

Sebastian Otalvaro Rojas

Tienes un talento impresionante, me encanta el tono de tu voz!

hugo vergara

Sigue adelante y nunca bájes los brazos,un saludo de Argentina.

Sebastian Beccaglia

Ele bravo eres fantastica trasmites todo

Sebastian Beccaglia

eres lo maximo

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