Shadows Of Love
holter Lyrics
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So long ago
Always together
Darkness unknown
Kids of the eighties
Hungry for life
Lots of ambition
The kingdom of the abyss
Thats where Ill be the queen
Hope is gone, from dark to dawn
I live in between
So Ill hide in the shadows of love
I am fighting my fears to be strong
I would turn to the light
And go back in time
But I'm here in the shadows of love
Infection is burning
Under my skin
Still im getting colder
Pale is my chin
Late is the hour
Daylight has gone
Surrender to darkness
And what im too become
The kingdom of the abyss
Tonight Ill be the queen
I walk alone, from dark to dawn,
Undead in between
So Ill hide in the shadows of love
I am fighting my fears to be strong
I would turn to the light
And go back in time
But I'm here in the shadows of love
So Ill hide in the shadows of love
I am fighting my fears to be strong
I would turn to the light
And go back in time
But I'm here in the shadows of love
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Shadows of love
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Shadows of love
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Shadows of love
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Shadows of love
The lyrics of Holter's song "Shadows of Love" depict a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past love or time. The singer reminisces about a time long ago when they were always together, but now find themselves in a state of darkness and uncertainty.
The opening lines, "I still remember, So long ago, Always together, Darkness unknown," highlight the strong connection the singer once had with this person or time. It suggests that they were inseparable, living in a world shrouded in mystery and darkness.
The chorus, "So I'll hide in the shadows of love, I am fighting my fears to be strong, I would turn to the light, And go back in time, But I'm here in the shadows of love," reflects the struggle the singer faces in trying to move on from this past love. They feel trapped and unable to escape the memories and emotions associated with it, and despite their efforts to find strength and move towards the light, they find themselves stuck in the shadows, unable to fully let go.
The lyrics also touch on themes of isolation and transformation. Lines like "Late is the hour, Daylight has gone, Surrender to darkness, And what I'm to become," suggest a change in the singer's persona. They feel the weight of the passing time and the darkness taking hold of them, leading to a transformation or a loss of their former self.
Overall, "Shadows of Love" portrays a bittersweet longing for a past love or time, with the singer struggling to move on and find happiness in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I still remember
I have vivid recollections of the past
So long ago
It happened a significant time ago
Always together
We were inseparable
Darkness unknown
We were clueless about the darkness that lay ahead
Kids of the eighties
We were young and growing up in the 1980s
Hungry for life
We were eager to experience everything life had to offer
Lots of ambition
We were full of aspirations and dreams
Sharp as a knife
We were intelligent and quick-witted
The kingdom of the abyss
A metaphorical place that represents despair and hopelessness
Thats where Ill be the queen
I will reign over my own misery and despair
Hope is gone, from dark to dawn
There is no longer any optimism or positivity, only darkness
I live in between
I exist in a state of limbo, neither fully alive nor dead
So Ill hide in the shadows of love
I will seek solace and comfort in the illusion of love
I am fighting my fears to be strong
I am battling my insecurities in order to appear strong
I would turn to the light
I wish I could find happiness and brightness
And go back in time
I desire to revisit the past and change my circumstances
But I'm here in the shadows of love
Unfortunately, I am stuck in this cycle of seeking false love
Infection is burning
A metaphorical infection is spreading and causing pain
Under my skin
It is deeply affecting me emotionally
Still im getting colder
I am becoming emotionally numb and detached
Pale is my chin
I appear unhealthy and lacking vitality
Late is the hour
It is a time of despair and desperation
Daylight has gone
There is no more brightness or hope
Surrender to darkness
I am succumbing to the darkness within me
And what im too become
I am unsure of the person I am evolving into
Tonight Ill be the queen
For tonight, I will embrace my role as the ruler of my own darkness
I walk alone, from dark to dawn
I journey through my struggles alone, from darkness to a glimmer of hope
Undead in between
I am neither fully alive nor dead, trapped in a state of existence
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, Shadows of love
Reinforces the central theme of seeking solace in the illusion of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bernt Jansen, Trond Holter
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