Shadow
Maria Mena(마리아 메나) Lyrics
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But I'm caught up in those long lost days
And how can I even make you see
When I don't even know me
Following my footsteps home
This time I'm walking all alone
Trying hard to be someone I don't even know
I feel like a shadow
Walking behind who you think I am
Just like my shadow
Wanting to see the sun again
I'm your shadow
And I'm lost
Just like my shadow
Thought I'd like me bright and new
But my candle burned out long before you
Now I'm the one whose got to pay
I'm finding me a better day
Following my footsteps home
This time I'm walking all alone
Trying to be someone I don't even know
I feel like a shadow
Walking behind who you think I am
Just like my shadow
Wanting to see the sun again
I'm your shadow
And I'm lost
Just like my shadow
Sun light is my life
I can hardly comprehend
Sun light is my life
I cannot understand
I feel like a shadow
Walking behind who you think I am
Just like my shadow
Wanting to see the sun again
I'm your shadow
And I'm lost
Just like my shadow
Maria Mena's "Shadow" is a song that delves deep into the confusion of identity and the pain of feeling lost within oneself. The singer wishes that the person she is singing to could see the turmoil that she is experiencing, but feels trapped by the memories of her past. She is lost and uncertain of who she is, and thus finds it difficult to make others see her for who she really is. The repetitive nature of the chorus, "I feel like a shadow, walking behind who you think I am", further emphasizes the sense of invisibility that the singer feels, like she is just a mere shadow of herself.
The singer longs to break free from this feeling of emptiness and uncertainty to become someone brighter and new. However, the burden of past mistakes still weighs heavily on her, and she laments that she must pay the price for them. Her journey towards rediscovering herself involves walking alone and trying hard to become the person she wants to be. The image of a shadow that constantly follows her also suggests that this is an ongoing battle, one that she may never truly win.
The song is deeply emotional and speaks to those who may have experienced similar feelings of lost identity and the struggle to be true to oneself. It showcases Maria Mena's powerful vocals and her ability to convey raw emotions through her music.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you'd see it in my face
I want you to understand what I am feeling just by looking at me.
But I'm caught up in those long lost days
I'm stuck in the past and can't move on.
And how can I even make you see
I don't know how to express myself in a way that you will understand.
When I don't even know me
I am trying to figure out who I am.
Following my footsteps home
Going back to where I came from.
This time I'm walking all alone
I'm on my own now.
Trying hard to be someone I don't even know
I am making an effort to become someone I am not familiar with.
I feel like a shadow
I feel invisible and insignificant.
Walking behind who you think I am
I am following your expectations of who I am supposed to be.
Just like my shadow
I am a mere reflection of my surroundings.
Wanting to see the sun again
I desire to experience happiness again.
I'm your shadow
I am always by your side, but you don't acknowledge me.
And I'm lost
I don't know my purpose or direction in life.
Thought I'd like me bright and new
I thought I would have a fresh start and be happy.
But my candle burned out long before you
My spirit was extinguished before I met you.
Now I'm the one whose got to pay
I have to deal with the consequences of my past mistakes.
I'm finding me a better day
I am trying to create a better future for myself.
Sun light is my life
Happiness and positivity are what I crave.
I can hardly comprehend
It is difficult for me to understand.
I cannot understand
I don't understand why I feel this way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARIA MENA, THOMAS WHO
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