Band members were from Humboldt Iowa. Steve Fox wrote or co-wrote the songs… Read Full Bio ↴Band members were from Humboldt Iowa. Steve Fox wrote or co-wrote the songs as well as recorded the LP on his Teac 3440 reel-to-reel tape deck. Steve assembled the muscians from several local bands for this project. Band m members included Steve Fox (bass) John Winsgard ( guitar) Artie Strutzenberger (drums) Jon Porter (keyboards) Dan Dodgen (drums). Introspective folk-psych with Steve's fondness for Neil Young's Crazy Horse days most apparent. Released in 1973 on the IGL label with only 300 copies pressed. A CD reissue on the Gear Fab label includes two songs from Shadrack's 45 released on the Sonic label.

Don't Let It Get You Down
Shadrack Chameleon Lyrics

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Sing a song of loneliness
Then think of all the tears you cried
For the love you lost
And the years it cost

But now I'm here
To wipe away your tears
And help you overcome your fears

Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down
If you need a friend
I'll be there by your side

Sing a song of loneliness
Then think of how you almost died
Your world grew dark
That left such a mark

But now I'm here
To wipe away your tears
And help you overcome your fears

Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down
If you need a friend
I'll be there by your side

Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down
If you need a friend
I'll be there by your side

Sing a song of loneliness
Then think of all the times you had
Does it make you feel kind of bad

But now I'm here
To wipe away your tears
And help you overcome your fears

Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down

If you need a friend
I'll be there by your side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shadrack Chameleon's "Don't Let It Get You Down" are an inspirational message about overcoming difficult circumstances and finding hope through companionship. The song begins with the instruction to "sing a song of loneliness" and remember all the tears shed for past pain, but it quickly progresses to the message that the singer is there to help the listener through their troubles. The singer identifies with the listener's struggle and offers to wipe away their tears and fears.

The second verse focuses on a time when things almost became too much to bear, referencing a time when the listener's world grew dark and left a mark. However, the singer emphasizes their willingness to be there for the listener, directly stating, "if you need a friend, I'll be there by your side." The third verse encourages the listener to also remember the good times, despite the pain they may bring, and to continue moving forward with the help of a friend to offer support.

Overall, the song is a reminder that despite the hardships we face, we can rely on those close to us to help us through difficult times. It encourages the listener to not let sorrow and pain defeat them and to take comfort in the people who care for them.

Line by Line Meaning

Sing a song of loneliness
Start by acknowledging your feelings of loneliness

Then think of all the tears you cried
Recall all the tears you shed while you were hurt

For the love you lost
For the love that didn't work out

And the years it cost
And how many years it took you to overcome the pain

But now I'm here
Despite all that, I am here with you now

To wipe away your tears
To comfort you and help you heal

And help you overcome your fears
To assist you in facing your fears and moving forward

Don't let it get you down
Do not let your past losses bring you down

If you need a friend
If you ever need someone to talk to

I'll be there by your side
I will always be there to support and encourage you

Your world grew dark
Remember the times when you lost hope and felt lost