In January 2011, Andy Butler came back with a brand new crew and released “Blue Songs”, Hercules and Love Affair’s sophomore effort, mainly influenced by nineties house and electro music. Aside from Kim Ann Foxman, band members now includes Mark Pistel, Aerea Negrot, Shaun Wright.
A new album released in 2014 'The Feast of the Broken Heart', Butler enlisted four new vocalists to join him and his Blue Songs collaborator Mark Pistel: John Grant, Krystie Warren, Rouge Mary, and Gustaph,
The band’s central figure, Andrew Butler, began his musical career at 15, DJing in a Denver leather bar run by a hostess called Chocolate Thunder Pussy. He then moved to Brooklyn, in order to attend Sarah Lawrence College. According to Butler: “I’ve been writing songs since childhood. I made music for dance performances in college (where he studied under Martin Goldray), like a remake of Gino Soccio’s ‘Runaway’ done in the style of Kraftwerk.”
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Shadows
Hercules & Love Affair Lyrics
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Oh, a comfort to you
If I make mistakes
Oh, if I do
Darling, you're not so sure
Under the full moon
You'll see my colors again
The flowers'll bloom
You'll see my colors again
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
My heart should be your safe harbor
Oh, a comfort to you
If I make mistakes
Oh, if I do
Darling, you're not so sure
Under the full moon
You'll see my colors again
The darkness'll fade
The flowers'll bloom
You'll see my colors again
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
Shadows cover my face
Shadows cover my face
Shadows cover my face
Shadows cover my face
You helped me through
You helped me through
You helped me through
You helped me through
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
Shadows cover my face
And the last place we knew
You give your all to me
Each time you help me through
The lyrics to "Shadows" by Hercules & Love Affair are about a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The singer wants their partner to feel safe and comfortable with them, and promises to make up for any mistakes they may have made. The partner, however, is unsure of the singer's intentions and commitment, and feels uncertain about the future of their relationship. The chorus uses the metaphor of shadows covering the singer's face to represent the doubts and insecurities that are coming between them.
Despite the challenges, the singer is hopeful that they can work through their problems and that their love will bloom once again. They reassure their partner that they will see their "colors" (i.e. their true self) once again, and that the darkness will fade away. The song ends with a repeated chorus that emphasizes the theme of support and perseverance, with the partner helping the singer through their struggles and doubts.
Overall, "Shadows" is a heartfelt and emotional song that captures the ups and downs of a troubled relationship. It emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and mutual support in overcoming difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart should be your safe harbor
I want to be the one you turn to for comfort and support
Oh, a comfort to you
I want to offer you security and solace
If I make mistakes
Even if I mess up or falter
Oh, if I do
Even if I disappoint you
Darling, you're not so sure
I sense you're feeling uncertain or hesitant
Under the full moon
In the light of night's illumination
You'll see my colors again
You'll see the real me, my authentic self
The darkness'll fade
My troubles or woes will fade away
The flowers'll bloom
I'll be revitalized and my spirit will flourish
Shadows cover my face
I'm hiding, feeling obscured or uncertain
And the last place we knew
The location or situation where we last felt secure
You give your all to me
You offer me your full support and care
Each time you help me through
Every time you guide me out of darkness into the light
You helped me through
You've aided me before, and I'm grateful for it
Writer(s): Andrew Butler
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.