Shadows
Psallos Lyrics


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Hello, heaven!

Now the point in what we're saying
The point in what we've said
Is that we have a priest who's seated in heav'n

He's gone in to present
He's gone into the tent
But a place not made by men

There are shadows on the ground
And it makes you think
There's a light up above in the sky

The light shines down
And the darkness speaks
Of a true and heavenly height

So what's he gonna give
And what's it gonna take
To have peace on earth for heaven's sake

The promises of old
Will these promises unfold
Have the new ones been foretold

There are shadows on the ground
And it makes you think
There's a light up above in the sky

The earth spins 'round
The shadows speak
Of a true and heavenly sight

There are shadows on the ground
And it makes you think
There is something so much better up above

The light shines down




And the darkness shrinks
From a true and heavenly light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Psallos's song "Shadows" allude to the book of Hebrews in the Bible, specifically chapters 8 and 9, which talk about Jesus as the High Priest who entered the heavenly sanctuary to offer a sacrifice for our sins. The song speaks of this heavenly sanctuary as a place not made by men, emphasizing its divine and eternal nature. The shadows on the ground and the light shining down symbolize the contrast between earthly and heavenly things. The darkness represents the human condition with its sin and brokenness, while the heavenly light represents God's love and grace that brings salvation and wholeness.


The lyrics also ponder the question of what it takes to have peace on earth for heaven's sake. This echoes the biblical theme of shalom, which means not just the absence of conflict but the flourishing of all aspects of life - physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and social. The song suggests that the promises of old (referring to the Old Testament) and the new ones (referring to the New Testament) point to this ultimate reality of shalom, but it remains to be fully realized.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, heaven!
We are greeting the heavens, the place of God where we seek guidance and wisdom.


Now the point in what we're saying
We want to emphasize the crucial and significant message of our speech.


The point in what we've said
All that we've said is with a focused purpose, and it is not said in vain.


Is that we have a priest who's seated in heav'n
We have a divine priest in heaven who is of the highest authority and power.


He's gone in to present
The priest has gone inside to present himself, signifying his submission and devotion towards God.


He's gone into the tent
The priest has entered the holy sanctuary or temple, where God's presence resides.


But a place not made by men
This place is not created by human hands, and it is sacred and divine.


There are shadows on the ground
There are imperfections and uncertainties in our world, leading to a sense of incompleteness.


And it makes you think
These shadows or difficulties urge us to reflect and ponder about our lives and inner selves.


There's a light up above in the sky
However, we are reminded of the presence of divine light and hope that shines from the heavens above.


The light shines down
This divine light descends on us, illuminating our path and guiding us towards righteousness.


And the darkness speaks
The shadows and uncertainties of life speak to us of our fears and anxieties, leading us away from the light.


Of a true and heavenly height
This divine light reminds us of the ultimate truth and higher purpose of our existence.


So what's he gonna give
We wonder what God has in store for us - what blessings and manifestations of divine grace will He provide.


And what's it gonna take
We reflect on what we need to do, what we need to sacrifice and submit in order to attain divine peace.


To have peace on earth for heaven's sake
Our ultimate goal and purpose is peace on earth, in the name of heaven and under the guidance of God.


The promises of old
We reflect on the ancient promises and prophecies made by God, which give us hope and faith in His providence.


Will these promises unfold
We question whether these divine promises will come to fruition and be realized in our lifetime.


Have the new ones been foretold
We also wonder if God has new promises and revelations in store for us.


There are shadows on the ground
Once again, we are reminded of the uncertainties and imperfections of our world.


And it makes you think
These shadows prompt us to introspect and mull over our lives and the role of divinity in them.


The earth spins 'round
Life and the world continue to move and evolve, with or without us.


The shadows speak
The shadows of life continue to whisper to us, instilling fears and anxieties that can lead us astray from the divine light.


Of a true and heavenly sight
Yet, we hold onto the hope and faith that there is a true and divine reality that transcends our earthly shadows and anxieties.


There are shadows on the ground
Again, we acknowledge the uncertainties and doubts we face in our earthly lives.


And it makes you think
But despite these shadows, we are encouraged to think positively and hopefully about the divine and our place in the cosmos.


There is something so much better up above
We hold onto the belief in a higher and more perfect state of existence that awaits us beyond the shadows of our earthly world.


The light shines down
This belief is reinforced by the divine light that continues to shine down on us, reminding us of our true nature and purpose.


And the darkness shrinks
As we are continuously exposed to the divine light, the shadows and fears that once bothered us begin to shrink and fade away.


From a true and heavenly light
We recognize this light as the true and divine source of all good and happiness, and we strive to remain in its presence always.




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Written by: Psallos

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