A shadow
Mad Marge and the Stonecutters Lyrics
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Just a shadow on the floor.
Now you're just a shadow
Forever more.
Second coming and you're running
And you're wondering why you're staring
At the back of my head.
On the feeling of the fact
You just might wake up dead.
Now you're just a shadow.
Just a shadow on the floor.
Now you're just a shadow
Forever more.
Time was wasted but you tasted
All the pleasures of a mortal
In a sinners bed.
Keep forgetting that it's ending
And we're sending it back
To be a shadow of the living dead.
Now you're just a shadow.
Just a shadow on the floor.
Now you're just a shadow
Forever more.
At the set of the sun
I can see what you become.
Just a hollow shell.
No soul to sell.
Oh well.
At the set of the sun
I can see what you become.
Just a hollow shell.
No soul to sell.
Oh well.
Now you're just a shadow.
Just a shadow on the floor.
Now you're just a shadow
Forever more.
The lyrics to Mad Marge and the Stonecutters' song "A Shadow" are haunting and speak of death and the afterlife. The repetition of the line "Now you're just a shadow" emphasizes the idea that after death, all that remains is a mere shadow of the person who once lived. The line "forever more" adds to the feeling of finality and eternity in death.
The second stanza seems to be addressing someone who is experiencing their own death, with the mention of a "second coming" and the feeling that they "just might wake up dead." The final stanza describes the realization that death is imminent and the regret for having wasted time on earthly pleasures. The lines "At the set of the sun, I can see what you become" and "Just a hollow shell, no soul to sell" paint a vivid picture of the end of life.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. It encourages reflection on the choices made in life, urging listeners to focus on what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you're just a shadow.
You're nothing but a mere reflection of your former self.
Just a shadow on the floor.
You're insignificant and powerless.
Now you're just a shadow.
You'll remain in this hapless state forever.
Forever more.
There's no escape from your fate.
Second coming and you're running
You're trying to evade your mistakes by running away from your past.
And you're wondering why you're staring
You're confused about why you're being left behind.
At the back of my head.
You're always trailing behind and failing to keep up.
Perhaps you're fleeing as you're reeling
You're running scared and reeling from the consequences.
On the feeling of the fact
You're struggling with accepting the harsh reality.
You just might wake up dead.
Your careless actions may lead to your demise.
Time was wasted but you tasted
You indulged in sinful pleasures, but it was all for naught.
All the pleasures of a mortal
You gave in to the fleeting pleasures of human desires.
In a sinners bed.
You found comfort in immoral and sinful ways.
Keep forgetting that it's ending
You refuse to acknowledge that everything comes to an end.
And we're sending it back
Death is inevitable, and nothing can escape it.
To be a shadow of the living dead.
You'll become a lifeless shadow of your former self after death.
At the set of the sun
When the day ends, it'll become clear.
I can see what you become.
Your true nature and your fate are exposed.
Just a hollow shell.
You become empty and meaningless in death.
No soul to sell.
You have nothing left to offer.
Oh well.
It's accepted that it's the way things are, so there's no need to dwell.
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.