Shadows
The Electric Prunes Lyrics


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I see two eyes staring into space,
Darkness comes between to hide the face.
You stand in the back, you've got your surprise
But I can see through and I realize that it's you.
So step out of the Shadows come and stand out in the light,
You'll find me waiting for you and you'll see, that it's alright.
It's alright.
In the darkness you think you can hide,
You can't run away I know I've tried.
So don't be afraid of shadows you see
Just reach out your hand the shadow is me.
It's me.
So step out of the shadows come and stand out in the light,
You'll find me waiting for you and you'll see, that it's alright.
It's allright, it's allright, it's alright.





(James Lowe (the Prunes' singer) told me the lyrics)

Overall Meaning

The Electric Prunes's song "Shadows" is a haunting and melancholic piece that talks about the fear of revealing oneself and the comforting feeling of being accepted despite one's flaws. The singer talks about two eyes staring into space, possibly representing someone lost and alone. Darkness comes between to hide the face, signifying the fear and hesitation to come out in the open. The person stands in the back, having a surprise, and hiding their true self. However, the singer sees through the disguise and tells them to step out of the shadows, come and stand out in the light. The singer reassures the person that it is alright, that they are not alone, and they will always find them waiting for them.


The singer further says that hiding in darkness won't make the fear go away. They have to step forward and embrace their shadows. The shadow is often seen as the dark side of a person, the part they want to hide from the world. However, the singer acknowledges the shadow as them, telling the person to reach out their hand and come into the light. The person hiding could be the singer himself, who is afraid of his shadows and is asking for acceptance. The song has a bittersweet and emotional tone, conveying the message that it's okay to be vulnerable and that everyone has their shadows.


Line by Line Meaning

I see two eyes staring into space,
I see someone lost in their thoughts, staring ahead with vacant eyes.


Darkness comes between to hide the face.
The darkness in their mind prevents them from showing their face or true feelings.


You stand in the back, you've got your surprise
You're lurking in the background, hiding something unexpected.


But I can see through and I realize that it's you.
I can see right through your facade, I know it's you behind the mask.


So step out of the Shadows come and stand out in the light,
Come out of your mental darkness and face your fears in the open, where I wait for you.


You'll find me waiting for you and you'll see, that it's alright.
I'll be here for you when you're ready, and together we can face whatever troubles you.


It's alright.
Everything will be fine.


In the darkness you think you can hide,
You believe you can conceal your fears in your mind.


You can't run away I know I've tried.
I've tried running away from my own fears and problems, but I know it doesn't solve anything.


So don't be afraid of shadows you see
Don't be scared of the things that haunt you in your mind.


Just reach out your hand the shadow is me.
Take my help, I'm the one who can guide you out of your mental darkness.


It's me.
You can trust me, I'm here for you.


It's allright, it's allright, it's alright.
Everything is going to be okay, don't worry.




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Benito Soriano


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A very nice and underated song should have done better . . . .

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A ery nice and underated song should have done better. . . .Up to now.

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