Shadow
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Shadow'
Lyrics
I don't want to tie you down
I don't want to restrict or control you
I don't want to break your stride
I don't want to interrupt or hinder your progress
So if you got to go then go
If you feel the need to leave, feel free to do so
And I will be the shadow at your side
However, I'll be a supportive presence in the background
You know I got to find out
I want to understand your true nature
Just what you're made of
Exploring what defines you as a person
So this is your song now
The focus of the song shifts to the other person
This is your song now
Reiteration of the shift in focus
And I am the shadow at your side
Reiteration of being a supportive presence
I am the shadow
Emphasizing the speaker's role as a shadow
So won't you put a light on
Request to illuminate the surroundings, symbolizing openness
And put it in your window
Suggesting placing a light as a signal in the window
To let me know you're at home
To indicate the presence of the person at home
To let me know you're alone
To convey that the person is alone
Know that I am waiting
Acknowledging the speaker's patience in waiting
Always watching
Highlighting the constant observation by the speaker
Let me follow
Expressing a desire to follow the person
Let me follow
Repetition of the desire to follow
And I am the shadow at your side
Reiteration of being a supportive presence
I am the shadow
Emphasizing the speaker's role as a shadow
Let me follow you
Requesting permission to follow the person
I will
Commitment to follow the person
Let me follow you
Repetition of the commitment to follow
Let me
Request for permission to follow
And I am the shadow at your side
Reiteration of being a supportive presence
I am the shadow
Emphasizing the speaker's role as a shadow
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