Shapes
Shadrow Lyrics
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For somebody to notice me
And the problems I have become
Riding shotgun in the passenger seat now
Spend a night with the oak and pine
To get away from the concrete lie
Lot of places when we were young
Drying up as the clock keeps ticking by
Everything is falling out of place
Need to get back to familiar space
Keep myself from breaking down into shapes
With you
Deeply wrapped in the red and brown
Because I've run out of ways to hide
Colors all turn to green in time
Unless you're living in a world that's been dyed now
I'm hanging out at the edge of town
To get a grip on reality
There's something living beyond the line
And I think it's started coming for me
Everything is falling out of place
Need to get back to familiar space
Keep myself from breaking down into shapes
With you
I don't want this nightmare to take over me
I will break this after it's done breaking me
I don't want this existentiality
I will take this time to work on fixing me
Everything is falling out of place
Need to get back to familiar space
Keep myself from breaking down into shapes
With you
With you
In "Shapes," Shadrow sings about his struggles with loneliness and finding his place in the world. He opens the song by expressing his longing for someone to notice him and the problems he's been having, which have been weighing heavily on him. The problems have become a constant companion, riding shotgun as if they have taken up permanent residence inside him. To escape from them, he spends a night with nature, surrounded by the reassuring presence of trees, seeking respite from the "concrete lie" of the city.
The chorus reveals the desperation he's feeling as everything in his life seems to be coming apart at the seams; he needs to reconnect with his roots and find a familiar place. He's trying to keep himself from falling apart and "breaking down into shapes." The shapes could be taken figuratively as a metaphor for his fragmented mental state or poetic language for his shattered emotions.
In the second verse, he acknowledges that he's been trying to hide away his problems by immersing himself in distractions, represented by the imagery of different colors. He's reaching his breaking point and goes to the outskirts to gain some perspective on his reality. There's something out there beyond his familiarity, and he feels that it's coming towards him.
Overall, "Shapes" is a poignant reflection of the human soul's struggles to find belonging, meaning, and purpose. It's an ode to the eternal human conflict between the need for connection and the fear and difficulty of opening oneself up to it fully.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting the longest time
I have been waiting for someone to notice me for a long time.
For somebody to notice me
I want someone to acknowledge my problems.
And the problems I have become
My problems have become more noticeable.
Riding shotgun in the passenger seat now
My problems are now more apparent and difficult to ignore.
Spend a night with the oak and pine
I need to escape the city and find peace in nature.
To get away from the concrete lie
I want to escape the fake, chaotic environment of the city.
Lot of places when we were young
There were many places to seek solace when we were younger.
Drying up as the clock keeps ticking by
Those places are disappearing as time goes by.
Everything is falling out of place
My life is becoming chaotic and unstable.
Need to get back to familiar space
I need to find comfort in familiar surroundings.
Keep myself from breaking down into shapes
I need to prevent myself from losing control and breaking down emotionally.
With you
Your presence helps me stay grounded and comfortable.
Deeply wrapped in the red and brown
I am deeply immersed in the natural beauty of the world.
Because I've run out of ways to hide
I can no longer hide from my problems.
Colors all turn to green in time
Nature has a way of healing and rejuvenating us.
Unless you're living in a world that's been dyed now
Without nature, it's hard for a person to find peace.
I'm hanging out at the edge of town
I am seeking solitude outside of the city.
To get a grip on reality
I want to find clarity and perspective in my life.
There's something living beyond the line
There is something beyond what we can see or understand.
And I think it's started coming for me
I am beginning to discover a deeper understanding of the world.
I don't want this nightmare to take over me
I don't want my problems to consume me.
I will break this after it's done breaking me
I will overcome my problems eventually.
I don't want this existentiality
I don't want to continue feeling lost and purposeless.
I will take this time to work on fixing me
I will use this time to improve and grow as a person.
With you
Your support and companionship will help me during this journey.
Writer(s): Callum Trezise
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maty3950
HOLLY SHIT i just noticed that the car and the leaves kind of move a bit... it's a nice touch, subtle but the kind of detail that would make you say "WAIT... what's missing now?" if it were suddenly removed
wait does it actually move or am i really tired?
@GTRFKR-Official
There's two types of people.
Those who do crimes.
And SQUARES.
@buttercat9773
I can't stress enough how little views Shadrow gets now. Its such a shame cause these songs are always great
@BallonEEE.
@(STUDENT)William Giles his fnaf song never be alone was made 4 years ago, fandroids was a week ago, and fandroid himself gives him credit, so he does actually make these songs.
@spown.
hey, only the special people listen to shadrow :)
@nathanfitzgerald2596
2:19 Okay, I already thought this sounded like a song from the actual game, but this bass solo clenched it for me. I can see so clearly Mae just noodling around on the bass for a while and then just breakin' out this badass little riff. Bea's sitting off in the corner reading a book of some shit, and she just glances up and smiles this tiny, hidden smile, and Gregg just starts fuckin' cheering and Angus would doff his hat.
I can see it so clearly that it's actually a little scary. Great job man.
@usernametaken4023
You painted a clear picture dude I totally see it too!
Btw I love your pfp.
@pearlwalker4205
I’m so mad that I got into this game so late, but it’s great that people in the fandom can still make great stuff like this
@caldercockatoo2234
Same.
@r00b27
same
@somethingelse9598
Same