Jose Anguiano ( Mr. Shadow ) is a Chicano rap artist from San Diego, Califo… Read Full Bio ↴Jose Anguiano ( Mr. Shadow ) is a Chicano rap artist from San Diego, California. He started writing music at the age of 12. Mr. Shadow's musical content generally never strays from gang banging, sex and drugs. Shadow is a member of local San Diego gang Woptown Krazies and claims Amici Park located in Little Italy. Although he wasn't initially jumped into the gang, he was given a pass by fellow Chicano rapper Knightowl who started the organization. He's collaborated with heavyweights in the business which include Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Kokane, Baby Bash, 40 Glocc, Suga Free, Roscoe, Don Cisco & C-Bo. He has released albums both in English and Spanish, but most of his discography consists of compilations presented by himself. Shadow is one of the most highly featured Mexican American rappers, having appeared on more than 100 albums.

Me & My Shadow
Mr. Shadow Lyrics

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Shades of night are falling and I'm lonely
Standing on the corner feeling blue
Sweethearts out for fun
Pass me one by one
Guess I'll wind up like I always do
With only
Me and my shadow
Strolling down the avenue

Me and my shadow
Not a soul to tell our troubles to
And when it's twelve o'clock
We climb the stair
We never knock
For nobody's there
Just me and my shadow
All alone and feeling blue
When the sun sets on the far horizon
And the parlor lamps begin to glow
Jim and Jack and John
Put their slippers on
They're all set but we'restill on the go
So lonely
Me and my shadow
Strolling down the avenue
Me and my shadow
Not a soul to tell our troubles to
And when it's twelve o'clock
We climb the stair
We never knock
For nobody's there

Just me and my shadow
All alone and feeling blue.

Overall Meaning

The song Me & My Shadow by Mr. Shadow is a sad tale of loneliness and isolation. The first verse sets the scene where the singer is alone on the street corner as couples pass him by, enjoying each other's company. The singer reflects that he will "wind up like [he] always do[es]" with only "Me and my shadow" for company as they wander aimlessly down the avenue. This image of a lonely figure with nothing but his shadow to keep him company is both haunting and poignant.

In the second verse, the singer notes that even as the night wears on and people begin to retire to their homes, he and his shadow remain alone. He notes that "Jim and Jack and John" have already put their slippers on, ready to settle down for the night, but he and his shadow are still wandering aimlessly. The repetition of the line "Not a soul to tell our troubles to" emphasizes the loneliness of the singer and his shadow, who have no one to confide in or share their burdens with.

The final lines of the song, "Just me and my shadow / All alone and feeling blue", bring everything full circle. The singer and his shadow are still alone, still wandering, still feeling lonely and sad. The repetition of the phrase "feeling blue" throughout the song underscores the melancholy mood, and the final line leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved sadness.

Line by Line Meaning

Shades of night are falling and I'm lonely
The darkness of the night is approaching and I am feeling sad and alone.

Standing on the corner feeling blue
I am standing on the street corner feeling melancholy.

Sweethearts out for fun
Couples are out enjoying themselves.

Pass me one by one
They are passing by me, one after another.

Guess I'll wind up like I always do
I will end up like I always do- alone.

With only
Without anyone but

Me and my shadow
My own shadow following me.

Strolling down the avenue
Walking along the street.

Not a soul to tell our troubles to
No one to share our problems with.

And when it's twelve o'clock
When it is midnight.

We climb the stair
We go up the stairs to my room.