Shadow
Jesse Harris Lyrics


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Gone this far, it's too late to turn back
Gone this far, it's too late to turn back
And the sky has turned from blue to black

Turned it on but you can't turn it off
Turned it on but you can't turn it off
And it grips you like a fatal cough
So tell me what you're gonna do




Won't you tell me what you're gonna do
When your shadow catches up with you?

Overall Meaning

In Jesse Harris's song "Shadow," he sings about the consequences of decisions that have been made and how it is too late to turn back now that we have gone so far. The sky has turned from blue to black, a metaphor for the darkness that can consume us when we continue down a path that may not be good for us. When we turn on something, it can be difficult to turn it off, much like a disease that grips us with a fatal cough. In this case, it seems that the "something" that has been turned on cannot be turned off, and Harris is urging the listener to reflect on what they are going to do when their past choices catch up with them.


The lyrics of "Shadow" can be interpreted in a few ways, but one clear message is about the importance of being mindful of the decisions we make, as they can have lasting effects on our lives. Harris encourages listeners to reflect on their choices and the consequences that come with them, especially if we know they're not in our best interest. The line "when your shadow catches up with you" implies that our actions are like shadows that follow us wherever we go, and that we can't escape the consequences forever.


Overall, "Shadow" is a song that urges us to be mindful of the decisions we make and the consequences that come with them. It reminds us that our actions, like our shadows, follow us wherever we go, and that we'll have to face the consequences eventually.


Line by Line Meaning

Gone this far, it's too late to turn back
We've come too far to change anything now


And the sky has turned from blue to black
It's dark and foreboding, a sign that something has changed for the worse


Turned it on but you can't turn it off
Once you start down a certain path, there's no going back


And it grips you like a fatal cough
The situation has taken hold of you and won't let go, much like a serious illness


So tell me what you're gonna do
What is your plan of action? How will you handle this situation you're in?


Won't you tell me what you're gonna do
I'm asking again, because the situation is dire and we need a plan


When your shadow catches up with you?
What will happen when the consequences of your actions catch up to you? Will you be ready to face them?




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Written by: HARRIS

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