DISCOGRAPHY:
2010 NOW AND EVER AFTER
2007 RECOLLECTION
2006 iREVOLT NOW!
2004 MANIMAL
2001 SUBURBAN TRIBE
1998 ELEKTRO 57
1998 PRIME TIME COLLECTION
1997 PANORAMA
1995 PURITY
1994 PRIMITIVE
Bandmembers:
* Ville Tuomi, vocals (2000–)
* Roope Sirén, guitar (1994–)
* Janne Joutsenniemi, bass (1994–)
* Alec Hirst-Gee, drums (1994–)
* Euge Valovirta, guitar (2006–)
Former bandmembers:
* Jouni Markkanen, vocals (1994–2000)
* Emerson Burton, keyboard (1997-2001)
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SUBURBAN TRIBE
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Shadows And Silhouettes
Suburban Tribe Lyrics
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sculptured features divine
I'm the sadness behind your fortune and fame
you'll take the credit I'll take the blame
I'm a silhouette of your charm
the broken line on your palm
I'm a hidden flaw in the true excellence
Shadows and silhouettes
the demons inside your head
uncover your secrets and regrets
Shadows and silhouettes
I'm reflecting all your grace
the glamour and perfect taste
I'm a cheap fake of your pure elegance
the opposite of your radiance
Shadows and silhouettes
the demons inside your head
Shadows and silhouettes
the demons inside your head
I'm hiding inside
I'm hiding inside your head
The lyrics to Suburban Tribe's song "Shadows and Silhouettes" describe the feelings of a person who is always in the background, overshadowed by someone else who is in the limelight. The writer of these words seems to be envious of the person they are addressing - they describe themselves as a shadow and a silhouette, reflecting the other person's grace and elegance, yet also hiding in their head. The person being addressed is described as having sculptured features, being glamorously dressed, and radiating elegance. However, the writer also suggests that there may be hidden demons and secrets within this person's head.
The writer of these lyrics seems to be taking responsibility for the other person's success, "you'll take the credit, I'll take the blame". They are sacrificing their own innocence for the other person's - perhaps indicating that the person being addressed is not as perfect as they seem. The use of imagery such as "the broken line on your palm" and "the hidden flaw in true excellence" hints at this. The title of the song, "Shadows and Silhouettes" furthers this theme of things being not quite what they seem - it suggests that there is always more to the story than what is on the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the shadow while you shine
I am present in the background while you always receive the attention and recognition.
sculptured features divine
Your physical appearance is perfect and admired by many.
I'm the sadness behind your fortune and fame
Despite your success and fame, I, the source of your sadness, am always present.
you'll take the credit I'll take the blame
You will take all the credit for success and put all the blame on me when something goes wrong.
I'm a silhouette of your charm
I am a mere outline of your charm, representing nothing but an inferior version of you.
the broken line on your palm
I am an imperfection in your life, seen as nothing but a flaw.
I'm a hidden flaw in the true excellence
I represent a hidden flaw in your perfection that you try to hide from others.
I'll sacrifice for your innocence
I am willing to give up anything for you to maintain your pure and innocent image.
Shadows and silhouettes
I represent dark thoughts that exist within you, yet remain hidden from the world.
the demons inside your head
These shadows and silhouettes are the demons that exist inside your mind.
uncover your secrets and regrets
These demons are capable of uncovering your secrets and causing regret to surface.
I'm reflecting all your grace
I mirror your beauty and grace, with no identity of my own.
the glamour and perfect taste
You possess everything that is glamorous and perfect while I am just a simple imitation.
I'm a cheap fake of your pure elegance
I am a poor copy of your true elegance, and represent nothing but a cheap replica.
the opposite of your radiance
While you radiate light and positivity, I represent the exact opposite.
I'm hiding inside
I exist in the deepest and darkest corners of your mind, hidden from the world.
I'm hiding inside your head
I am always present in your thoughts, no matter how much you try to ignore me.
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.