Shadow of Doubt
Robin Thicke Lyrics


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Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

It's holding me
It's got me down
I'm no stranger
Stranger to the shadow of doubt

Its to the end
There's no surrender
Its good and evil
Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

I'm in flames
I'm on fire
I wanna dance like I'm James Brown

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

I've had enough
Off with the glove
A full fighter
I'm looking for love
I'm fat Larry
I'm skinny d
I'm on the runaway
Take off with me

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Oh, I got a war going on in my head
And I just cant seem to shake this feeling off, oh!
Negativity coming over me, oh oh oh!

Keep firing
Keep shooting
I get anxious
I get nervous
I'm impatient
I'm curious
I've gotta ravel up
No I don't!

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Keep striving
I keep pushing
I keep trying
I keep fighting

[Repeat: x3]
Shadow, shadow, shadow
Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt





Gotta fight the shadow of doubt

Overall Meaning

In Robin Thicke's song Shadow of Doubt, the central theme revolves around the idea of overcoming one's doubts and fighting against negative thoughts. The repetition of the lyrics "Gotta fight the shadow of doubt" emphasizes the importance of confronting one's insecurities instead of succumbing to them. Thicke acknowledges that the shadow of doubt has taken hold of him and has caused him to feel down, but he is determined to get past these feelings of uncertainty.


The lyrics showcase Thicke's feelings of restlessness and desire to break free from the negativity that is plaguing him. "I'm in flames, I'm on fire, I wanna dance like I'm James Brown" highlights his craving for excitement and positivity. The name-dropping of "Fat Larry" and "Skinny D" as well as the line "Take off with me" suggests the idea of running away from one's problems and escaping to a better place.


In the end, the song encourages listeners to keep striving, pushing, trying, and fighting against their inner demons. The use of repetition in the final lines drives home the importance of perseverance in overcoming doubts and fears.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta fight the shadow of doubt
I need to overcome my doubts and insecurities


It's holding me
I am being held back by my doubts and fears


It's got me down
My doubts are making me feel defeated and discouraged


I'm no stranger
I am familiar with the feeling of doubt


Stranger to the shadow of doubt
I am not immune to the feeling of doubt and uncertainty


Its to the end
I have to fight my doubts all the way through


There's no surrender
I will not give up or give in to my doubts


Its good and evil
My doubts can be both harmful and helpful


I'm in flames
I am feeling intensely passionate


I'm on fire
I am energized and motivated


I wanna dance like I'm James Brown
I want to express myself freely and confidently


I've had enough
I am tired of feeling doubtful and insecure


Off with the glove
I am ready to fight back against my doubts


A full fighter
I am fully committed to overcoming my doubts


I'm looking for love
I am searching for self-acceptance and positivity


I'm fat Larry
I am confident and unapologetic


I'm skinny d
I am resilient and determined


I'm on the runaway
I am chasing my dreams and goals


Take off with me
Join me on this journey of self-discovery


Oh, I got a war going on in my head
I am battling my own thoughts and doubts


And I just cant seem to shake this feeling off, oh!
I am struggling to overcome my doubts and negative thoughts


Negativity coming over me, oh oh oh!
I am being overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions


Keep firing
I must keep taking action to move forward


Keep shooting
I must keep striving to achieve my goals


I get anxious
My doubts and fears make me feel anxious


I get nervous
My doubts and fears make me feel nervous


I'm impatient
I want to see results quickly


I'm curious
I am interested in exploring my potential and capabilities


I've gotta ravel up
I need to gather my strength and courage


No I don't!
I am capable of overcoming my doubts and fears


Keep striving
I must keep working hard to achieve my goals


I keep pushing
I am always pushing myself to improve


I keep trying
I am persistent and determined to succeed


I keep fighting
I will not give up or give in to my doubts


Shadow, shadow, shadow
My doubts are always lurking in the background




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES D. GASS, ROBIN A. THICKE

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