Shadows
The Prototypes Lily Mckenzie Lyrics


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I keep falling down
But you lift me up
From the darkest night
My fate comes screaming now
But you lift me up
Into the light
Let the shadows fade away
Let the shadows fade away

You have to go
Take me, take me away
You really have to go
Take, take me away
Take me away...

You have to go
Take me, take me away
You really have to go
Take, take me away
Take me away...

You better move
Let the shadows fade away
Let the shadows fade away

Let the shadows fade away
You have to go
Take me, take me away
You really have to go
Take, take me away
Take me away...

You have to go
Take me, take me away
You really have to go
Take, take me away
Take me away...





You′d better move

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Prototypes and Lily Mckenzie's song "Shadows" are about someone struggling with the darkness within themselves, but finding someone who helps them rise above it ("But you lift me up"). The singer is aware of the fate that is looming over them ("My fate comes screaming now"), but they find solace in the person who keeps them from succumbing to it ("Into the light"). The song is a plea for this person to take the singer with them as they leave ("Take me, take me away") and for them to leave the darkness behind ("Let the shadows fade away").


The song's title "Shadows" represents the unseen or hidden parts of oneself that are often difficult to confront. The lyrics depict a theme of light and dark, representing the struggle between good and evil. The singer feels as though they are constantly falling down, but the presence of the other person lifts them up and helps them see their way through the darkness.


The repetition of "take me, take me away" in the chorus represents the singer's desperation to escape their struggles and leave the darkness behind. The line "You really have to go" in the chorus implies that the person who is helping the singer is leaving, but the singer wants to go with them.


Overall, the song is a metaphor for the journey towards self-discovery and finding someone to help guide us out of the darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep falling down
I repeatedly experience hardship and struggle.


But you lift me up
You provide me with support and encouragement during my difficult times.


From the darkest night
From the bleakest and most distressing circumstances.


My fate comes screaming now
My destiny or future is approaching me in an overwhelming and forceful manner.


But you lift me up
You continue to be a guiding light and source of strength for me.


Into the light
You help me emerge from my struggles and find hope and optimism once again.


Let the shadows fade away
Let the negative and oppressive aspects of my life disappear and be replaced by positivity and brightness.


You have to go
You must depart from my life and leave me to face my challenges alone.


Take me, take me away
Take me with you and shield me from the difficulties that lie ahead.


You really have to go
Your departure is unavoidable and necessary, even though it is painful.


Take, take me away
Provide me with a sense of safety and protection as we depart together.


Let the shadows fade away
Once again, let the negative aspects of my life fade into the background and let positivity take its place.


You better move
You must leave quickly and efficiently in order to minimize the pain and chaos of our separation.


Let the shadows fade away
For a final time, let the negative aspects of my life fade into the background and let positivity take its place.


You have to go
A repetition of the idea that you must depart from my life.


Take me, take me away
A repetition of the idea that you must take me with you and shield me from the difficulties that lie ahead.


You really have to go
A repetition of the idea that your departure is unavoidable, even though it is painful.


Take, take me away
A repetition of the idea that I need a sense of safety and protection as we depart.




Writer(s): Chris Garvey, Lilly Mckenzie, Nicolas White

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Senor Corbuiser

Goddamn thats a lotta bass. Going to need better headphones.

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jomeister09

this is not that bad

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