Shadow
Tanner Patrick Lyrics


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Another day
Another breath trying to separate
The past from where i stay
Looking back, let if fade
Let it burn red into gray
Look alive, not afraid
Catch a ride back to you
Not a reason to fear or to wait
In a picture perfect world
I wouldn't hesitate

Sideways figure eights
Dance in my headlights
You find ways to get away
Hide till your head's right
Forgive me for my history
Oh open your heart wide
And every day will feel like tonight

I built a wall
Sky high i hope it holds
And when it falls
I'm stuck beneath it all
Looking back, i hate to say
It took a while to feel this way
Look alive, not afraid
Catch a ride back to you

Not a reason to fear or to wait
In a picture perfect world
I wouldn't hesitate

Sideways figure eights
Dance in my headlights
You find ways to get away
Hide till your head's right
Forgive me for my history
Oh open your heart wide
And every day will feel like tonight

Tell me, can you relate?
I keep my past on replay, replay
Tell me, can you relate?
I keep my past on replay
It's cheaper than a movie oh oh
It's cheaper than a movie oh oh
It's cheaper than a red hot date
I take it day by day
Keep it moving

Not a reason to fear or to wait
In a picture perfect world
I wouldn't hesitate

Sideways figure eights
Dance in my headlights
You find ways to get away
Hide till your head's right
Forgive me for my history
Oh open your heart wide
And every day will feel like tonight

Keep it moving
Every day will feel like
Keep it moving
Every day will feel like
Keep it movie




Every day will feel like
Tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Shadow" by Tanner Patrick is about trying to move on from the past and learning to live in the present. The first verse talks about separating oneself from the past and looking forward to the future. The singer acknowledges that it took some time to move on, but it's important to leave the past behind in order to catch a ride back to the present.


The chorus talks about how, in a perfect world, there would be no hesitation to move forward. This idea is juxtaposed with the second verse, where the singer talks about building a wall to protect themselves, but eventually getting trapped underneath it. This wall is a metaphor for the singer's inability to let go of the past, but they have come to realize that they need to move on in order to catch that ride back to the present.


The bridge of the song asks the listener to relate to the singer's struggle to let go of the past. The repetition of "tell me, can you relate?" emphasizes the singer's need for connection and understanding.


Overall, "Shadow" is a song about striving to let go of the past and moving forward into the present in order to live a fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

Another day
Every new day brings new opportunities and experiences.


Another breath trying to separate
Every breath is a chance to let go of the past and move forward.


The past from where i stay
The past has a way of keeping us stuck, but we have the power to change our perspective and leave it behind.


Looking back, let if fade
It's important to recognize where we've been, but it's even more important to let go and move forward.


Let it burn red into gray
The memories of the past can feel like a fire, but over time they will fade into something less intense.


Look alive, not afraid
We should embrace every day with enthusiasm and optimism, not fear or hesitation.


Catch a ride back to you
Even when we feel lost, there is always someone or something that can bring us back home.


Not a reason to fear or to wait
The future is full of possibilities, and we shouldn't let fear or reluctance hold us back from pursuing them.


In a picture perfect world
Our lives are never perfect, but we can still strive for a world that feels comfortable and fulfilling.


I wouldn't hesitate
If the world were perfect, we wouldn't need to consider the consequences of our actions, but in reality we must think carefully before acting.


Sideways figure eights
Life can be unpredictable and we never know what direction it will take us in.


Dance in my headlights
Sometimes we must take risks and face our fears in order to move forward.


You find ways to get away
We all have our own methods of coping and finding solace in difficult situations.


Hide till your head's right
There are times when we need to take a step back and focus on ourselves before we can face the world again.


Forgive me for my history
We all have our own history and mistakes, but we can learn from them and grow into better people.


Oh open your heart wide
In order to truly heal and move past our struggles, we must be open and vulnerable.


And every day will feel like tonight
When we've found that sense of inner peace, every day can feel like a wonderful moment in time.


I built a wall
We often put up emotional barriers to protect ourselves from getting hurt again.


Sky high i hope it holds
These walls can be effective, but they are never a permanent solution.


And when it falls
Sometimes, we must let our walls come down in order to truly connect with others.


I'm stuck beneath it all
Our barriers can also hold us back and keep us from reaching our full potential.


Looking back, i hate to say
Hindsight is always 20/20, and we may regret our past behavior or choices.


It took a while to feel this way
It can take time and experience to learn and grow as a person.


Tell me, can you relate?
The struggles we face are universal, and we can take comfort in knowing that others share our experiences.


I keep my past on replay, replay
We may find ourselves dwelling on the past, replaying old memories and events over and over.


It's cheaper than a movie oh oh
Dwelling on the past can be like a form of entertainment, but it can also hold us back from moving forward.


It's cheaper than a red hot date
Rather than seeking out new experiences or relationships, we may choose to stick with what we know, even if it's not healthy or fulfilling.


I take it day by day
Even when things are difficult, we should focus on taking small steps forward each day.


Keep it moving
No matter what happens, we should keep pushing forward and striving for our goals.


Every day will feel like
When we keep moving and stay focused, each day can feel like a fresh start and a new opportunity.


Keep it movie
Don't just sit on the sidelines and watch life go by - be an active participant and make the most of your experiences.


Tonight
Every day is a chance to create new memories and experiences that will last a lifetime.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@HenVicTeLix

I love it too!!!

Tanneeerr
Your original song always make me fallin in love with it every single time
Keep doing your original song Taaann
Someday I wish I heard your original song played on the radio all around the world ^^-

And we're your fans will be your shadow and waiting for you!!
And always fallin in love with you
^^-

Love ^^-



All comments from YouTube:

@trendchaserPAD

Favorite song at the moment. It will be for a while. Good job, Tanner!

@AUGUSTOPAULISTA23ok

Adoro seus arranjos e videos muito legal, e sua voz incomparável , parabéns quero um CD .......................

@charlottethorne5073

Absolutely love this song, your voice is amazing and the lyrics are great!!

@ignestrada

Can't stop singing it, its so catchy ,one of my favorite songs by you, keep doing that good TP

@lalalatralala3072

So in love with this song <3 gonna jam this all winter,, cause it makes my heart all warm <3

@amanimohammed3975

Loving it ❤ !!
The music the lyrics it's amazing 🎵

@G.W.2

wow!that's one of my favorites, and the lyrics are amazing, they are so deep, thank you for sharing this song :)

@jubeda5776

amazing as always. you just get better and better. I love your voice you do the best covers of all songs I always look forward to you uploading

@alexandrakalata6494

Hey,Tanner! I love your songs and covers, are always perfect. One of my biggest dreams is sing with you. Keep shining<3 

@jenniferraynaud1302

This song is amazing ! I just love it, it makes me feel happy everytime I heard it ! -
You have a beautiful voice!

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