Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Love in the Shadows
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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You get to know your lover mostly by feel
Got to put your faith in things you can touch
If you dare to
'Cause the shadows can make you crazy
With the things they reveal
They show it all without revealing too much
Scare the hell out of you
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
In the shadows
You got to work at love to get it to shine
You can't believe in everything that you see
Not this time around
'Cause the shadows can play
A half a million tricks on your mind
You try your best but you can never break free
It just kind of drags you down
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the sun never shines
Deep in the shadows where most men go blind
Me and my baby find love in the shadows
The song Love in the Shadows by Neil Sedaka is about a couple who are deeply in love but must keep their relationship hidden from the rest of society. The lyrics suggest that living in the shadows can be both exhilarating and terrifying. The couple must rely on their sense of touch to truly know each other, and while this creates a level of intimacy that is unmatched, it also requires them to put their faith in things they can't see or trust completely.
The shadows are a metaphor for the hidden aspects of their relationship, and the lyrics suggest that these shadows can reveal everything while still keeping some parts of their love hidden. This creates a sense of danger and excitement for the couple, as they never know what secrets the shadows may reveal. The song also implies that society condemns their love, as they are forced to make love in dark hallways and alleyways where the crowd never goes.
The themes of secrecy and forbidden love make this song a popular choice for movie soundtracks and TV dramas. The haunting melody and Sedaka's emotive voice further add to the sense of mystery and danger that the song embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
In the shadows
In the unlit, obscured areas of life
You get to know your lover mostly by feel
By touch, you learn about your partner's character
Got to put your faith in things you can touch
You must trust in physical sensations
If you dare to
If you're brave enough
'Cause the shadows can make you crazy
The areas of darkness can cause you to feel insane
With the things they reveal
When exposed, the shadows can reveal a lot
They show it all without revealing too much
They convey a lot yet leave much to the imagination
Scare the hell out of you
They terrify you completely
'Cause me and my love
My partner and I
Live among the shadows
We reside in the dimly lit areas of existence
Where the old playground is an alley way
The place where we used to play is now an ugly alley
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
Currently, my partner and I engage in physical intimacy in dimly lit places
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
The act occurs in the evening, in hidden spaces
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Our love is confined to places unvisited by the masses
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Our love flourishes in areas devoid of natural beauty
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
My lover and I experience love in darkness
You got to work at love to get it to shine
To truly showcase your love, you must put in an effort
You can't believe in everything that you see
Every visual isn't always the truth
Not this time around
It's specifically not true this time
'Cause the shadows can play
The areas of low light can be very deceiving
A half a million tricks on your mind
They can manipulate you in many ways
You try your best but you can never break free
You put up quite a fight, but you never quite escape
It just kind of drags you down
It lowers your spirits
Where the sun never shines
We find love in places where there's no illumination
Deep in the shadows where most men go blind
We discover love in areas where people are usually unaware
Me and my baby find love in the shadows
My lover and I experience love in dimly lit places
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PHILIP CODY, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
johnny zell
In the shadows
You get to know your lover mostly by feel
Got to put your faith in things you can touch
If you dare to
'Cause the shadows can make you crazy
With the things they reveal
They show it all without revealing too much
Scare the hell out of you
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
In the shadows
You got to work at love to get it to shine
You can't believe in everything that you see
Not this time around
'Cause the shadows can play
A half a million tricks on your mind
You try your best but you can never break free
It just kind of drags you down
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the sun never shines
Deep in the shadows where most men go blind
Me and my baby find love in the shadows
Kim Wood
Surprisingly, I've never heard this song.
I've heard of Sedaka, though.
Certain regions of the U.S., play different songs. Our AM station in the late 1960's and early 1970's was WOHO, in Toledo, Ohio.
In the mid-1970's, too, I was listening to "Album rock" on an FM station in Toledo, Ohio.
I also listened to WLS, WCFL, and CKLW.
Suyeko akisamiyo
You get to know your lover mostly by feel
Got to put your faith in things you can touch
If you dare to
'Cause the shadows can make you crazy
With the things they reveal
They show it all without revealing too much
Scare the hell out of you
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
In the shadows
You got to work at love to get it to shine
You can't believe in everything that you see
Not this time around
'Cause the shadows can play
A half a million tricks on your mind
You try your best but you can never break free
It just kind of drags you down
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
Gb Crowne
My brother had this LP, he bought it for Stepping Out, I think. I was around 5 or 6 at the time, and this was my favorite song from the record! A true gem! 💜
Karl Helm
i was also 5 or 6 when this song came out. i'm 52 years old now.
Randy Barnett
Wow! I haven't heard this song in over 40 years!!! Still sounds good!!😀😀👍
johnny zell
In the shadows
You get to know your lover mostly by feel
Got to put your faith in things you can touch
If you dare to
'Cause the shadows can make you crazy
With the things they reveal
They show it all without revealing too much
Scare the hell out of you
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the crowd never goes
Deep in the shadows where flowers won't grow
Me and my baby know love in the shadows
In the shadows
You got to work at love to get it to shine
You can't believe in everything that you see
Not this time around
'Cause the shadows can play
A half a million tricks on your mind
You try your best but you can never break free
It just kind of drags you down
'Cause me and my love
Live among the shadows
Where the old playground is an alley way
Now me and my love make love among the shadows
When the sun goes down in a dark hallway
Love in the shadows where the sun never shines
Deep in the shadows where most men go blind
Me and my baby find love in the shadows
shamrock1961
Excellent song writer and performer. TALENTED with a capital "T"!!!
Raymond Malcuit
Neil Sedaka Belong In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
DAVID WOLF
~ Great dance record, was hot in New Orleans and Chicago in 1976. Really got lost in the shuffle with all the classics that came out that year. Still, we use 2 promo 7" singles to mix live and extend. This could use a dance remix even in 2018, still fresh and kinda festive. Cheers, DAVEDJ ~
Alan Reeser
As casual, another good, solid recording of what a lot of us all go through…Sedaka knows how to write great music..
David Lee Penn
Great Song It’s Rocks
Winters Battle of Bands
Disco-riffic. A fun single with nothing to prove during his stellar comeback.