Shadow Of Your Smile
Peter Nero Lyrics

"The Shadow of Your Smile" by Peter Nero is a beautiful love song that speaks of how the memory of someone you love can light up your dreams even after they’re gone. The title in itself portrays a vivid image of the subject of the song that will live on even after they have departed from their lover’s lives. The lyrics are full of romantic imagery that highlights the intensity of the love between two people.

The song starts with a melancholic tone as the singer talks about how the “shadow” of his lover’s smile will color his dreams and light the dawn even after they are gone. The sadness in the line is more potently felt as he puts an emphasis on the word “gone”. However, the mood of the song changes as he starts to reminisce about his lover and all the wonderful things they are to him. The idea of looking into his lover’s eyes and seeing all the qualities that make them special is not only romantic but also shows the depth of love he has for his partner.

The song takes on a bittersweet tone as it details how the lover had to depart from his lover because their affections were too high, and it’s considered one of the greatest love songs ever written. It’s not only the lyrics but also the melody that brings out the emotions of the song. The brass section in the song is very prominent and adds to the overall romantic feel of the song.