Shadow
Wild Nothing Lyrics

The lyrics to Wild Nothing's song "Shadow" are quite introspective and melancholic. The opening lines suggest a self-destructive pattern in the relationship wherein the singer acknowledges that their partner's hate is addicting. The line, "Well I wonder where you've been, I don't see you often" suggests that this relationship is not very stable and that the two do not spend enough time together. This feeling of distance is further emphasized in the lines, "I try to feel something for you, but that's all that I can do. Give my shadow to you." Here, the singer is admitting that they are merely going through the motions of the relationship and cannot give their full self to their partner.

In the second verse, the singer questions whether their partner ever thinks of them at night and whether they derive any pleasure from the thought of them. The line "When you head up the wall" implies that this is a relationship prone to conflict and that it often leaves the singer feeling disoriented. The chorus, "I'd go with you if you asked me to, But we wouldn't get too far, two strangers in the dark" suggests that despite the tumultuous nature of their relationship, the singer still yearns for a deeper connection with their partner. However, they recognize that the current state of their relationship would prevent any genuine progress.