Two bands by this name:

1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands by this name:

1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/progressive/power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals.

2) Ring of Fire is a NYC punk band circa 83-87

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1) A neo-classical / progressive / power / melodic metal band originally featuring former Rising Force vocalist Mark Boals; guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, bass player Philip Bynoe and Virgil Donati on drums (Tony, Philip and Virgil have also played in Steve Vai band. Keyboards virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij also played in this band, but was replaced by Steve Weingart in 2003.

Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad.

Ring of Fire released their fifth studio album, Gravity, on November 11, 2022. Founding member/vocalist Mark Boals and long-time keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij are joined by guitarist Aldo Lonobile, bassist Stefano Scola, and drummer Alfonso Mocerino to round out the latest lineup.

CURRENT LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums

Shadow in the Dark
Ring of Fire Lyrics

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First to came to me
Tried a friend to be
Then you started to hate
Full of jealousy
Became my enemy
There was nothing to say
But when the sun rises high there's no place for you
You'll be gone away but you won't even leave a mark

Just remember you are just a shadow of the dark

Someday you will see
What you did to me
How you turned me away
Stole my dignity
Then you laughed at me
Tried to drive me insane
But when the sun rises high there's no place for you
You'll be gone away but you won't even leave a mark
Just remember you are just a shadow of the dark

Nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
From all your lies
Morning has come

You're caught in the light of day
Now you're gonna melt away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ring of Fire's song "Shadow in the Dark" describe a relationship where one person enters the other's life as a friend but is overcome by jealousy and becomes an enemy. The singer is hurt by this person, who stole their dignity and attempted to drive them insane. However, the singer acknowledges that this person is simply a "shadow of the dark," meaning that they have no real substance or impact on the singer's life.

The chorus speaks of the inevitability of this person's departure. They will fade away like a shadow when the sun rises, leaving no trace behind. Finally, the singer declares that this person is caught in the "light of day" and is now exposed for who they truly are. They have nowhere to run or hide from their lies, and their time in the singer's life is coming to an end.

Overall, "Shadow in the Dark" is a song about overcoming toxic relationships and recognizing when someone in your life is not worth your time or energy. The imagery of shadows and sunlight are used to illustrate the fleeting nature of this person's impact on the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

First to came to me
Someone approached me initially

Tried a friend to be
That person tried to be a friend

Then you started to hate
But then that person started to hate me

Full of jealousy
Due to jealousy or envy

Became my enemy
They turned into my enemy

There was nothing to say
There was no reconciliation or explanation possible

But when the sun rises high there's no place for you
When everything becomes clear, you won't fit in

You'll be gone away but you won't even leave a mark
You'll disappear without making any impact

Just remember you are just a shadow of the dark
You're insignificant and inconsequential

Someday you will see
One day, you'll realize

What you did to me
The harm you caused me