Shadows
Johnny Third ft. SEE Lyrics

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I could tell you many a sad tale
Concerning the shadows of our past
Tales of woe, darkness, pain
Where our heroine's nearly slain
Her beaten body draws our eyes
Her broken spirit tugs our hearts
Her overthrown mind, saddest of all
Awakens pity pure and deep

Why's this tale sound so real
Could it be we've heard this before
What good is sympathy if
Our minds can't fathom change
Some were born to privilege
Yet remain blind to it
You and I may agree to disagree
On a great many things
But let us not waste time debating
Those given much have much to give
Sometimes, the best gift is an open heart
What good is sympathy
If our minds can't fathom change

Hear these tales, picture change
Move your heart first, then the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Shadows by Johnny Third ft. SEE depict the painful yet thrilling experience of love. In the song, the singer is torn between the intense feeling of love and the fear of getting hurt. The opening lines “Oh, when my heart beats baby, Love hurts maybe” suggests that the singer is aware of the potential side effects of giving in to love, which could lead to heartbreak. But despite that, the singer still wants to pursue the intense feeling of love, which “will lift you higher” and ignite the burning desire within.

The singer believes that being in love is a dance in the shadows, where they have to navigate the uncertainty and the unknown with their partner. The lyrics “Oh come tonight, oh come tonight, We're dancing in shadows” emphasize the thrill and excitement that comes with not knowing what's coming next. It's also a reference to how they are avoiding the public eye, preferring to keep the relationship private and intimate. The line “Friends and strangers, baby, walking side by side” suggests that even though everyone else is not aware of their love story, it's still happening and it's real.

In the end, the singer delivers a message that they are determined to make this love work, even if it means risking heartbreak. The lyrics “Baby, gonna stop it, Never gonna stop it, Baby, gonna save your heart” indicates that the singer is ready to take on the challenge, hoping that their love will be strong enough to withstand the obstacles that will come their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, when my heart beats baby Yeah, yeah, yeah Love hurts maybe Yeah, yeah, yeah Baby, gonna stop it Baby, gonna stop your heart Like a burning fire Yeah, yeah, yeah It will lift you higher Baby, gonna stop it Never gonna stop it Baby, gonna save your heart
The singer says that their heart beats for their lover and that love can be painful. They assert that they will protect their lover's heart from any hurt or danger, like a strong and passionate fire. They promise to never stop protecting their lover's heart and to always keep it safe.

Oh come tonight, oh come tonight We're dancing in shadows I can hear your heartbeat's calling every night Oh come tonight, oh come tonight We're dancing in shadows Friends and strangers, baby, walking side by side Dancing in shadows, dancing in shadows
The singer invites their lover to join them in dancing in the shadows, where they can hear their lover's heartbeat speaking to them every night. They describe a picture of friends and strangers enjoying each other's company, walking together in the shadows. The repeated phrase of 'dancing in shadows' emphasizes the intimacy and secrecy of the moment.

Oh, when my heart beats baby Oh Yeah, yeah, yeah A heartbeat's calling Oh Yeah, yeah, yeah Baby, come and stop me Baby, gonna stop my heart The time is like the right time Oh Yeah, yeah, yeah From the rest in the skyline Oh Yeah, yeah, yeah They'll hurt you baby Heart is broken maybe Baby come and stop your heart
The singer acknowledges the powerful effect their lover's heartbeat has on them and invites their lover to stop them in their tracks by making their own heart skip a beat. They describe the time they spend together as the right time and a beautiful moment that stands out even in the skyline. The singer warns that others may bring pain and heartbreak, but they urge their lover to let them protect their heart and keep it safe.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Julie Gilbert

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