Before
Shadrow Lyrics


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It has been much too long
Since I put on my skin
They must have hid it away when they found out where I'd been (woah)
I don't think you belong
You'd best get out of here
I see you hidden away through the window, drenched with fear (woah)
Getting hard to see
Don't forget to breathe
Now you've lost the feed
Time to watch you bleed

Why are you trying to find
The secrets left behind
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
The present past is gone
Your future won't be long
Don't risk your life in search of all the things that came before
In 1987, they didn't go to heaven
Soon as the cameras die
I won't be far behind
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before

Seems you won't heed my warning
You just keep coming back
Despite hallucinations giving you these heart attacks (woah)
But now my time is coming
I'll be the last to laugh
The spirits can't protect you when you're being torn in half (woah)

Getting hard to see
Don't forget to breathe
Now you've lost the feed
Time to watch you bleed

Why are you trying to find
The secrets left behind
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
The present past is gone
Your future won't be long
Don't risk your life in search of all the things that came before
Investigations be damned, you'll never know who I am
You may have saved their souls
But you just played your role
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before

Why are you trying to find
The secrets left behind
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
The present past is gone
Your future won't be long
Don't risk your life in search of all the things that came before
You'd best stop wasting your time, reading between the scan lines
So long as number four
Does not build on the lore
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before




You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
You'll never know exactly what it is that came before

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shadrow's song "Before" evoke a sense of mystery and warning, with a haunting melody that adds to the eerie atmosphere. The singer pleads with someone to stop searching for the secrets of what came before, as they will never truly know what happened. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer lamenting the time that has passed since they last felt whole. The second line hints at a past trauma or experience that caused them to feel detached from their own body. The third line implies that someone else took the skin away to prevent the singer from accessing it.


The chorus then repeats the message that the past is gone and the future is short, so there's no point in risking one's life in search of the truth. This is followed by a cryptic reference to 1987, suggesting that something significant happened that year that is relevant to the song's theme. The second verse then intensifies the warning, with the singer telling the listener that they won't survive if they keep investigating. They describe hallucinations and spirits that will harm anyone who tries to uncover the truth. The final chorus includes a plea to stop wasting time and to accept that some mysteries cannot be solved, no matter how hard we try.


Overall, "Before" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of digging too deep into the past. The singer warns the listener that there are some secrets that should remain hidden, as they are too dangerous to pursue. The haunting melody and cryptic lyrics add to the sense of unease, leaving the listener with a sense of mystery and intrigue.


Line by Line Meaning

It has been much too long Since I put on my skin
It's been a while since I've been able to let my guard down and be my true self.


They must have hid it away when they found out where I'd been (woah)
People likely judged and rejected me when they found out about my past experiences.


I don't think you belong You'd best get out of here I see you hidden away through the window, drenched with fear (woah)
You don't seem like you fit in here and I suggest you leave before things get dangerous. I can see the fear in your eyes even from here.


Getting hard to see Don't forget to breathe Now you've lost the feed Time to watch you bleed
Things are becoming blurry and difficult to understand, so don't forget to keep breathing. You're losing your source of information and now I have to witness you suffer the consequences.


Why are you trying to find The secrets left behind You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
Why do you keep searching for answers when you'll never truly discover what's already happened.


The present past is gone Your future won't be long Don't risk your life in search of all the things that came before
The past cannot be changed, and your time on this earth is limited, so don't risk your life exploring the mysteries of the past.


In 1987, they didn't go to heaven Soon as the cameras die I won't be far behind You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
Something important happened in 1987, and as soon as the truth is revealed, I won't be far behind. But despite this, you still won't know the full story.


Seems you won't heed my warning You just keep coming back Despite hallucinations giving you these heart attacks (woah)
You don't seem to be listening to my warnings and keep coming back for more. Even the hallucinations are having a physical impact on you.


But now my time is coming I'll be the last to laugh The spirits can't protect you when you're being torn in half (woah)
My time of reckoning is approaching and I'll have the last laugh. Even the spirits can't save you from being completely destroyed.


Investigations be damned, you'll never know who I am You may have saved their souls But you just played your role You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
Despite your investigations, you'll never truly know who I am. Even if you saved others, you were just playing your assigned role and still won't know the truth.


You'd best stop wasting your time, reading between the scan lines So long as number four Does not build on the lore You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
Don't keep trying to read too much into things, it's a waste of time. As long as the fourth event doesn't expand on the existing story, you'll still never know exactly what happened before.


You'll never know exactly what it is that came before
No matter how hard you try, you'll never uncover the whole truth about what happened in the past.




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@notdark9knight964

“So long as number four, does not build on the lore”

Scott: laughs in four games being "The End Of FNAF" and having 9 FNAF games + FNAF World + FNAF movie soon + all future FNAF games + The Fazbear Fanverse Initiative






In your dreams, MatPat...



@Tambd

I'm back after along time...I'm revisiting my childhood....
I remember listening to this song in a rainy day sitting by the window...
I've been trying to find this for 2 weeks...
Loved fnaf

Edit: Forgot to mention that this community was very kind and generous. Also

IT MADE INSANELY GOOD SONGS

This an example.



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@erikawithaknotac

“So long as number four does not build on the lore”

Boy do I have news for you

@labuzinarus

I thought about that and maybe he's about his victims, like the song is about someones investigation about what came before

@OGrupxe

Ninth: whEeZe

@DarkShadic9632

C R O N C H

@grubhead

If anything FNAF 4 Made it even more confusing!

@LITTLEOINK9000

@@grubhead undeniably so

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@FlareDrafox

The line "In 1987, they didn't go to heaven." Sounds so sinister, and any FNaF fan will know what it's talking about.

@onioncutterninja1535

comment made a whole year ago, but i know right? the way he just doesn't need to state anything more than that for us to understand it and how strong the feeling that comes with it is

@Springtrap11556

That's what made me wonder if this song was about FNaF. (I came here from a different video that didn't have a direct like to this song)

@glitchrat1016

It is my favorite line in the song. Its stuck in my head XD

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