Shadows
Sebalter Lyrics
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That we have to struggle for just to be
Stupid things, oh yeah
All the pressure and the wrinkles on your face Often you forget you only are a second of humanity
Don't let the vibe go down, regrets come in keep the wrinkles off your soul
Stupid things, oh yeah
The romances popped up and crumbled away Stupid things, oh yeah
Often I forget, I am not high tech
But just a son of humanity
Without messages Shakespeare was able to love
And Napoleon to fight
Shadows, we are shadows, we are shadows Don't switch the light off
‘Cause we are shadows we are shadows
We are shadows, never mind
You say: "you are too romantic, stop it
You are pathetic, you ask me too many questions
There is no need for that, after all"
And this room is pure noise, light up some incense
What is that, ylang-ylang
Too many rings on your fingers
Too many my questions
Oops sorry you are right
Shadows, we are shadows, we are shadows Don't switch the light off
‘Cause we are shadows we are shadows
We are shadows, never mind
Time to cry, time to pray
Once in a day, once in a life
Time for parties and happiness
Look today is a beautiful
Time to cry, time to pray
Once in a day, once in a life
Time for parties and happiness
Look today is a beautiful...
Beautiful day
Beautiful day
Shadows, we are shadows, we are shadows Don't switch the light off
‘Cause we are shadows we are shadows
We are shadows, never mind, no never mind
The lyrics to Sebalter's song "Shadows" convey the idea that human beings are ephemeral, imperfect, and fragile creatures. The line "stupid things, oh yeah" suggests the insignificance of many of the things we struggle for in our lives. The pressures and stresses we experience create wrinkles on our faces and threaten to burden our souls with regrets. The song urges us to cherish the beauty of life and not let the worries of the world weigh us down.
The following verses highlight how we forget our humanity in the face of modern-day technologies and the pursuit of material things. Famous historical figures like Shakespeare and Napoleon were able to love and fight without modern-day communication devices. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "we are shadows," reminding us of our transient and fleeting existence. The song urges listeners not to switch the light off and to appreciate the beauty of life despite its brevity.
In the last verse, the song speaks of the joys and sorrows of life. It acknowledges that life consists of both tears and prayers, and moments of happiness and celebrations. Regardless of the hardships and struggles, the song urges us to keep our heads up and to cherish each day.
Line by Line Meaning
Stupid things, oh yeah
Trivial matters that may seem important at times
That we have to struggle for just to be
Things we have to work hard for just to exist
All the pressure and the wrinkles on your face
The stress and concerns that show on one's face
Often you forget you only are a second of humanity
We are just a small part of a bigger picture
Don't let the vibe go down, regrets come in keep the wrinkles off your soul
Stay positive and don't let life get you down, or you'll have regrets later on
The romances popped up and crumbled away
Relationships that were fleeting and soon ended
Worries and violence, there is no sense
Acts of worry and violence that have no purpose or reason
Often I forget, I am not high tech
Remembering that despite technological advances, we are still human
But just a son of humanity
We are all human, with flaws and strengths alike
Without messages Shakespeare was able to love
Love exists without the need for technology and messages
And Napoleon to fight
Even great leaders with powerful armies need a cause to fight for
Shadows, we are shadows, we are shadows
Our existence is temporary, fleeting and transient
Don't switch the light off
Hold on to hope and keep striving forward towards a better future
‘Cause we are shadows we are shadows
Reminding us that we are not permanent fixtures in this world
Never mind
It's okay, everything will work out
You say: "you are too romantic, stop it
Others may criticize us for being too idealistic and romantic
You are pathetic, you ask me too many questions
Others may also dismiss our curiosity and questioning as a weakness
There is no need for that, after all"
Some people may not understand the value of self-reflection and deep thought
And this room is pure noise, light up some incense
With so much external stimulation, sometimes it's necessary to create a peaceful environment
What is that, ylang-ylang
Ylang-ylang is a type of oil often used in aromatherapy for its calming properties
Too many rings on your fingers
Some people may be more focused on material possessions rather than personal growth
Oops sorry you are right
Acknowledging and apologizing for our mistakes
Time to cry, time to pray
There are times in life when it's okay to be vulnerable and seek guidance from a higher power
Once in a day, once in a life
These moments may be rare, but they are important to cherish
Time for parties and happiness
It's also important to celebrate the good times and appreciate the joys in life
Look today is a beautiful
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty in the present moment
Beautiful day
Today is a gift, and we should try to make the most of it
Never mind, no never mind
Don't worry, everything will be okay
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bug
Sebalter, I became your fan with Hunter of Stars. This just confirmed that you're awesome.
Alfie Aliligay
can someone post the lyrics please?, thanks
Sinjoro_Zamenhof
Great video! :-)
Claudia Zingg
Non so se ti preferisco in inglese o in italiano! Comunque sei geniale!!🙂
Sebalter - Italia
Bellissimo nella sua semplicità :)
(semplicità apparente perché è tosto fare un video senza stacchi e comparire più volte in posti diversi, facendo cose diverse nel giro di tre minuti)
Grande Seba e tutti quelli che vi hanno partecipato ;)
Danny Pherreyra
Wonderful song...
so happy and unique...
good job
:D
HeatherPilarMusic
What a great new song SEBalter :D!!!!
I_Dora
Good song and good singer.
I love it! :-)
Naturkind
Gute, wirklich gute Musik aus der Schweiz. Dieses Lied gefällt mir sehr gut und ich höre es mehrmals am Tag. Viel Erfolg an Sebalter. Grazie per la tua musica que ci fa piagere.
Cristi Bardasu
His songs makes me very happy and joyful! :D