Shadow
La Touché Lyrics
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I was on a mind to lay your burden down
And leave you where you stood
You believed i could
You'd seen it done before
I could read your thoughts
And tell you what you saw
And never say a word
Over with and done
And never to return
I can tell you why
People die alone
I can tell you why
The shadow on the sun
Staring at the loss
Looking for the cause
And never really sure
Nothing but a hole
To live without a soul
And nothing to be learned
I can tell you why
People go insane
I can show you how
You could do the same
I can tell you why
The end will never come
I can tell you on
The shadow on the sun
Shapes of every size
Move behind my eyes
Doors inside my head
Bolted from within
Every drop of flame
Lights a candle in
Memory of the one
Who lived inside my skin
I can tell you why
People go insane
I can show you how
You could do the same
I can tell you why
The end will never come
I can tell you on
The shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Shadow on the sun
Sun
Sun
The lyrics of La Touché's song "Shadow on the Sun" offer a perspective on the darker aspects of the human experience. The song begins with an acknowledgement of a past desire to relieve a burden and leave someone behind. However, as the song progresses, the singer seems to become more introspective, acknowledging their former ability to read minds and see what others see without saying a word. The repetition of the phrase "I can tell you why" suggests a certain wisdom or understanding of the world's darker aspects, including loneliness, insanity, and the absence of a soul. The refrain "shadow on the sun" reinforces the idea of darkness lurking in even the brightest places.
The song's imagery is striking, with shapes moving behind the singer's eyes and doors bolted within their own mind. The idea of lighting a candle in memory of someone who lived inside the singer's skin suggests a sense of loss or mourning. Overall, the song seems to explore the idea of the shadow self, the darker and less understood aspects of our own consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time
In the past, I had the intention to relieve your troubles and abandon you where you were standing.
And leave you where you stood
I had planned to desert you where you were without any help or support.
You believed i could
You had faith in my abilities.
You'd seen it done before
You had witnessed me succeed in similar situations previously.
And never say a word
I had the power to perceive your thoughts and describe what you were seeing without uttering a syllable.
But now that is gone
That ability of mine is no longer present.
Over with and done
It is finished and will not return.
I can tell you why
I know the reason why
People die alone
Individuals often pass away by themselves, without companionship or comfort.
The shadow on the sun
The concealed and perplexing cause of something that signifies failure or hopelessness.
Staring at the loss
Gazing at the pain and hardship of defeat or failure.
Looking for the cause
Searching for the origins or reasons behind the negative outcome.
And never really sure
But never coming to a precise conclusion, always second-guessing oneself and in doubt.
Nothing but a hole
Just an empty, senseless void.
To live without a soul
To exist without any emotional or spiritual connection can be lifeless and meaningless.
And nothing to be learned
And not gaining knowledge or understanding from this experience.
People go insane
Individuals can lose their sanity or mental balance for many reasons.
The end will never come
The conclusion or finish line may seem impossible to reach.
Shapes of every size
Various shapes and patterns emerge inside my mind.
Move behind my eyes
They move about and are portrayed within my mind’s eye.
Doors inside my head
There are mental barriers and locks within my mind.
Bolted from within
These barricades are locked from the inside and cannot be easily opened or crossed.
Every drop of flame
Each spark, no matter how small, has the power to leave a lasting impact or remembrance.
Lights a candle in
Will kindle a flame of a memory or keep alive the good portion of an individual.
Memory of the one
The memory of someone significant to me, once or currently alive, that is retained within me.
Who lived inside my skin
Remembrance of someone with whom I was connected on a deeper level.
I can show you how
I can demonstrate or explain how it occurs.
The shadow on the sun
The intangible darkness that coexists even within a luminous or successful situation.
Shadow on the sun
The vagueness and complexity of certain outcomes.
Sun
The bright source of light, warmth, and energy.
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.