Shadow
The Underground Youth Lyrics
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He creeps on the wall
In a split second shudder
He climbs into me
Shows me visions of his heinous crimes
Desecration
What am I to do?
He's getting close to you
What am I to do?
He's inside of me
He's getting close to you
You know what to do...
This internal vermin
I can fight no more
Like the dirty driving rain
But hard to ignore
I feel pale, white and gothic
Misanthropic
I'm really nothing like myself
But I kinda like it
He's really closing in on you
But you what to do
He's really closing in on you
But you know what to do
He's really closing in on you
But you know what to do
You know what to do...
The lyrics of "Shadow" by The Underground Youth depict the internal battle of a person who is possessed by the shadow of the devil. The shadow is portrayed as a malevolent and intrusive presence that climbs into the singer's mind, showing them visions of crime and desecration. The singer is overwhelmed by this demonic entity, feeling pale, white, and gothic, deviating from their normal self. Despite their internal struggle, they express a sense of acceptance towards their dark side. However, they warn the listener and urge them to take action as the shadow is getting close to them.
One interpretation of this song is that it represents the duality of human nature, where we all have a dark side that can manifest in different ways. The shadow in the lyrics can be seen as a symbol of repressed desires or impulses that a person may have, but choose to keep hidden. It could also be an allegory for mental illness, where the internal struggle for control between the person and their mental condition is a constant battle.
Line by Line Meaning
The shadow of the devil
An ominous being that represents evil and darkness
He creeps on the wall
He moves silently and unnoticed
In a split second shudder
A sudden, fearful reaction
He climbs into me
The evil force is invading the singer's mind and body
Shows me visions of his heinous crimes
The devil is sharing his wicked and evil deeds with the singer
Desecration
The act of violating something sacred or cherished
What am I to do?
The singer is feeling helpless and unsure of how to resist the evil force within them
He's inside of me
The devil has taken a hold of the singer's being
He's getting close to you
The devil is coming closer to the people around the singer
You know what to do...
An ominous statement implying that the listener is aware of what needs to be done
This internal vermin
The evil force within the singer is like a parasite or disease
I can fight no more
The singer is exhausted from battling the internal evil force
Like the dirty driving rain
The presence of the evil force is overwhelming and persistent
But hard to ignore
Despite the singer's weariness, the evil force cannot be dismissed or overlooked
I feel pale, white and gothic
The singer's physical and mental state has been compromised by the evil force
Misanthropic
The singer has a general distrust or disdain for humankind
I'm really nothing like myself
The singer has been changed and influenced by the evil force within them
But I kinda like it
Despite the negative consequences, the singer is experiencing a twisted fascination with the evil force
He's really closing in on you
The devil is getting even closer to the people around the singer
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The shadow of the devil
He creeps on the wall
In a split second shudder
He climbs into me
Shows me visions
of his heinous crimes
Desecration...
What am I to do?
He's inside of me
He's getting close to you
What am I to do?
He's inside of me
He's getting close to you
You know what to do
This internal vermin
I can fight no more
Like the dirty driving rain
But hard to ignore
I feel pale, white and gothic
Misanthropic
I'm really nothing like myself
But I kinda like it
He's really closing in on you
But you what to do
He's really closing in on you
But you know what to do
He's really closing in on you
But you know what to do
You know what to do
@insurgentes_2007
TUY brings together in yours songs the best musical languages ever created, with total originality. Really in my humble opinion one of the best bands of all time. I love all the songs, all the videos, all the lyrics and especially the art direction of the whole set of the work. I can't but extol Olya's sensational and visceral percussive lines and Craig's sound environments. It would be a dream to watch TUY in Brazil. Wonderful artistic work!
@krashd
I KNEW IT!! I knew I couldn't be the only person that ever tripped over a grain of sand!
@tessiemcdonnell1796
Feel this in the deepest part of my soul
@fasrockergirl
Loved it ! great song and great video love you guys hoping you´d come to Chile be great , lovely performance of Olya in here hehe cheers guys love this!
@dzgamervmfr3045
Toujours magique.....
@Drivehead103
Hauntingly beautiful...... Would love to get this on vinyl or CD because I don't stream or MP3.
@epilys
I'm breathless....
@user-yw5ob9gd6k
Благодарю.
@club_rock
PURE MAGIC
@oceanihilt
Great song! - He's inside of me , He's getting close to you, You know what to do!