Shades
Stan Van Samang Lyrics
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Turn the radio real low
Feels like I'm heading
Somewhere I don't really want to go
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one
Wish you were here now
Lay down beside me now
You could pretend that you still care
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one, you say
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While me heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
Like a real easy rider
Nothing bothers me tonight
Like the fly and the spider
You wrapped yourself around too tight
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one, you say
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one, you say
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
"Shades" by Stan Van Samang is a song about feeling lost, uncertain, and distant from someone the singer cares about deeply. The lyrics open with the singer putting on his shades and turning the radio down, indicating his desire to retreat into himself and shut out the world. He feels like he's heading in a direction he doesn't want to go and that all is said and done. Despite this, he wishes the person he cares about were with him, so he could touch her skin and feel her presence, even if it's just pretending on her end. The singer is torn between his emotions and his desire to be strong and rational. He compares himself to an "easy rider," which could either mean he's relaxed and carefree or that he's avoiding his problems. The singer acknowledges that the odds of success in this situation might not be in his favor, but he insists that they have to try.
Overall, the song is about navigating the complexities of a difficult situation and trying to come out on top despite the odds. The shades and radio symbolize the singer's attempts to block out the outside world, perhaps because it's too overwhelming or because he's trying to focus on his own emotions. The contrast between what the singer wants and what he knows might be best for him adds an extra layer of tension to the lyrics. Ultimately, the song is about staying strong and fighting for what matters, even if it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on my shades
I am putting on sunglasses
Turn the radio real low
I am turning down the volume of the radio
Feels like I'm heading
Somewhere I don't really want to go
I am going somewhere that I am not excited about
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one
I feel like everything is finished and it feels like a lot has happened
Wish you were here now
I could touch your skin so pale
Lay down beside me now
You could pretend that you still care
I want you to be here with me, so I can be near you and feel your presence. I want to imagine that you still feel the same way about me
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While me heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
There's a chance things could be different tomorrow and I don't want to regret not trying. Even though I feel sad, I am trying to be strong and think about the reasons why I am justified
Like a real easy rider
Nothing bothers me tonight
Like the fly and the spider
You wrapped yourself around too tight
I feel relaxed and care-free tonight. Our relationship dynamic is like that of a fly caught in a spider's web - you've made it too hard for me to leave
Feels like all is said and done
Feels like a million into one, you say
It seems like things are finished and unfixable, that it's impossible to go back to how things used to be
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
I don't want to give up on us without trying because I don't want to have any regrets. Even though it's hard, I am trying to persist and think about why my viewpoint is justified
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong
There's still a chance for things to change and I don't want to miss that opportunity. Although I feel emotional, I am being strong and pressing on
The odds might change tomorrow
We'd be cursed if we didn't try
While my heart feels more like crying
I'm standing strong and thinking of
Reasons why I'm right
Even though it's tough right now, I can't give up without giving it my all. I am focusing my energy on being composed and figuring out why my perspective is valid
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.