Shadow Of The Day
Linkin Park(린킨 파크) Lyrics
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I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
And the sun will set for you
In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you
The lyrics of "Shadow Of The Day" by Linkin Park are a poignant reflection on how sometimes tough decisions have to be made in life, even if they're not easy. The first stanza sees the singer closing all possible forms of intrusion- the blinds and the locks below the window to signify that they are shutting themselves from the world around them. The second line, 'Sometimes solutions aren't so simple', expresses the predicament that they find themselves in; regardless of the options available, there may not be one that is easy or seems right. The chorus speaks about the inevitability of time passing, and how the mighty sun will eventually set for everyone. It states that the 'shadow of the day' will embrace the world in gray; metaphorically, it means that not every day is a sunny one, and the reality of the 'gray' can't be ignored.
The second verse has a similar tone to the first, and takes the form of an appeal. The singer receives cards and flowers, and their friends plea for them to stay. The starting line of the chorus is identical, but the difference in the following line- 'The sun will set for you' emphasises that no matter how hard we try, not everything can be controlled, and some things are just the way they are. The song ends repeating the phrase 'And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in gray, and the sun will set for you,' signifying a sense of finality and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I close both locks below the window
I secure my space completely shutting out the world outside, ensuring my privacy.
I close both blinds and turn away
I refuse to look out at the troublesome world and disengage from any reality that causes me anxiety or pain.
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
There are occasions in life where finding an answer that is easy or obvious is not always possible. Some problems require a deep level of thought and contemplation.
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
At times, one must say farewell to things, people or situations that no longer serve them, in order to find peace and healing.
And the sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
The sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
And the shadow of the day
The darkness that precedes the night, or even the pain and emotional distress in one’s life, is always present.
Will embrace the world in gray
This darkness or emotional pain that shadows the day blurs everything, making it difficult to see the colors or joy in life, rendering the world monochromatic, even bleak.
And the sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
In cards and flowers on your window
Visitors leave cards and flowers at your doorstep, trying to express sympathy for the grief you are experiencing.
Your friends all plead for you to stay
People who love you most do not want you to leave and urge you to hold on, even though things seem unbearable.
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
At times, starting a new chapter, letting go of old habits, relationships, and habits can be challenging, even overwhelming.
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
At times, one must say farewell to things, people or situations that no longer serve them, in order to find peace and healing.
And the sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
The sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
And the shadow of the day
The darkness that precedes the night, or even the pain and emotional distress in one’s life, is always present.
Will embrace the world in gray
This darkness or emotional pain that shadows the day blurs everything, making it difficult to see the colors or joy in life, rendering the world monochromatic, even bleak.
And the sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
And the shadow of the day
The darkness that precedes the night, or even the pain and emotional distress in one’s life, is always present.
Will embrace the world in gray
This darkness or emotional pain that shadows the day blurs everything, making it difficult to see the colors or joy in life, rendering the world monochromatic, even bleak.
And the sun will set for you
The sun will go down for you, indicating that the day is coming to an end, implying the closure of a chapter or the end of an era in one’s life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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@r3iramos
I close both locks below the window
I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
@erickvega9285
Linkin Park • Shadow of the day
Letra | Lirycs
Cierro las dos cerraduras debajo de la ventana.
I close both locks below the window
Cierro ambas persianas y me doy la vuelta.
I close both blinds and turn away
A veces las soluciones no son tan simples
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
A veces el adiós es la única manera, oh
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you
El sol se pondrá por tí
The sun will set for you
Y la sombra del día
And the shadow of the day
Abrazará el mundo en gris
Will embrace the world in grey
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you
En tarjetas y flores en tu ventana
In cards and flowers on your window
Todos tus amigos suplican que te quedes
Your friends all plead for you to stay
A veces los comienzos no son tan simples
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
A veces el adiós es la única manera, oh
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you
El sol se pondrá por tí
The sun will set for you
Y la sombra del día
And the shadow of the day
Abrazará el mundo en gris
Will embrace the world in grey
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you
Y la sombra del día
And the shadow of the day
Abrazará el mundo en gris
Will embrace the world in grey
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you
Y la sombra del día
And the shadow of the day
Abrazará el mundo en gris
Will embrace the world in grey
Y el sol se pondrá para ti
And the sun will set for you.
@samssmile
This song is 10 times harder to listen to now...Rip
@bryletiope4435
SAM CHOI Very true
@nurlailynoviantifa2622
SAM CHOI
indeed 🙏
@lauraelizabeth2274
Couldn't agree with you more. "And the sun will set for you..."
RIP Chester Bennington. </3
@Grim_26
SAM CHOI agreed😢
@anamelo1231
i don't know about you guys, but its being very hard for me to . I'm really sad
@user-uy5bc4st5o
In November 2014 I stood with my 17 year old son and watched LP play this song live. 3 months later he was diagnosed with leukaemia, and 8 months after that he died in my arms aged 18. I had this song played at his funeral. Sometimes goodbye's the only way. Miss you son. Miss you Chester.
@howdouspelicup
Im sorry about your loss
@anoldsouldwanderer1461
am sorry for your loss 😢, I lost my dad in 2021 due to covid and I play this every time I miss him, He wasn't into English songs much but used to listen to LP whenever I used to play them.
@420Yako
❤ so sorry for your loss 😢❤