2. New London straight edge band in the vein of Youth of today and Straight Ahead.
3. A Brooklyn, NY, USA-based chiptune artist né Samuel Abram.
4. Speed metal band from Murcia, Spain. Active since 2007. In 2012 they released their debut album "Road To Hell", followed before long in 2013 by their sophomore album, called "Jaguar Spirit".
Shadow
Iron Curtain Lyrics
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Under the overpass
We drifted away
Crossing the state line
It's sunny and cold
Passing the cars
She had a way
Just a shadow just a shadow of our rage
They were the lambs
Slain and stabbed with no mercy
One by one they were led
To the game on the bed
Wish I could stay
Stand still for a change
Like holding my breath
Til I see it again
Just a shadow just a shadow of our rage
The opening lines of Iron Curtain's song "Shadow" paint a picture of a journey into the unknown, where the signal fades and the singer and their companion drift away under the overpass, crossing the state line. This setting is further emphasized by the imagery of passing cars and a sunny yet cold atmosphere. The singer's companion is described as having a way of closing their eyes, perhaps indicating a desire to escape from the present and be lost in thought.
The next verse describes a brutal scene, where "they" are the lambs led to the game on the bed, slain and stabbed with no mercy. It is unclear who "they" are, but the violent imagery creates a sense of tension and danger. The final stanza expresses a desire to stay and stand still instead of being swept away on this journey. The repeated refrain of "just a shadow, just a shadow of our rage" adds to the mood of ambiguity and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
The signal would fade
The communication between us started to weaken and falter.
Under the overpass
We were in a dimly lit area, hidden from the daylight or any other source of clarity.
We drifted away
We moved apart, becoming distant from each other.
Crossing the state line
We were traveling out of our usual surroundings and into uncharted territories.
It's sunny and cold
Despite the appearance of warmth, there was still an underlying chill and bleakness.
Passing the cars
We moved forward, going on with our lives, while other people were doing the same.
She had a way
Her demeanor or actions had a certain effect on me.
Of closing her eyes
She would shut out the world or the situation at hand, often as a form of retreat.
Just a shadow just a shadow of our rage
What is left of our anger or resentment is merely a faint, diminished trace of what it used to be.
They were the lambs
Others, who were naive or vulnerable, became the easy targets for someone's ill intentions.
Slain and stabbed with no mercy
Treated with extreme cruelty and hostility, often without any justification.
One by one they were led
Gradually, each victim was taken against their will, following each other as if in a procession,
To the game on the bed
To a horrifying or exploitative experience that was inflicted upon them.
Wish I could stay
I regretted leaving or moving on from something that gave me comfort or familiarity.
Stand still for a change
I wanted to not have to constantly move or make changes, but to just remain in one place for once.
Like holding my breath
The longing to stay still or preserve something felt like an internal struggle or holding of one's breath.
Til I see it again
Until I can once again return to that sense of comfort or familiarity that I seek.
Contributed by John F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MovedToTearsGiselle
Iron Curtain 😭💕
@beckett2674
This is The first time I’ve ever discovered a band before In Depth Music
@boernaut
I guess that must feel fantastic
@castleb0y
loved these guys for like a year now, and this is one of their best songs. the condos and anorexia are great too (and the burning, which is the b-side to this!)
@panuntukan
Please confess: you are Chuck Norris
@lacabelleradeberenice9978
Shadow, qué tal canción! Sonido atmosférico y frenético, Saludos héroe anónimo, Feliz 2022, por más música "nueva" de los 80/90s 🤙🏼🥂🖤😊🇵🇪
@j.maxell3030
Synthpop & NRG de la línea EDM desde 1977...la base más concreta de la llamada etiqueta "EBM"...
@EliPye35
Fantastic.
@beeinthehive
Great jam!
@kafkimatematico1456
Muchas gracias!!! PD. Se nota que has revisado el balance. Ahora se oyen igual el volumen de los dos canales.