Into the Shadow
Embracing Shadows: Sacrifice and Redemption in Denning Burton's 'Into the Shadow'
Lyrics
It's never my name
Expressing a sense of anonymity or lack of recognition.
Called into the foreground
Being brought to the forefront or attention.
"Step to the side", they say
Receiving advice or pressure to step aside.
"Please make some room"
A polite request to create space.
But they're not making it for you
Feeling excluded or not considered in the given space.
What is the right way
Contemplating the correct path, possibly involving forgiveness.
Choose to forgive again?
Considering forgiveness despite the significant effort required.
When it takes everything
Weighing the cost of forgiveness, potentially a challenging decision.
And what if I still lose?
Concerns about potential loss despite efforts to forgive.
But if it's the right thing to do
Questioning the rightness of an action and its consequences.
Do I step back into the shadow?
Contemplating a return to obscurity or a less visible role.
Do I never stand in the light?
Considering avoiding the spotlight entirely.
I know that it would be worth it
Believing that the sacrifice would be worthwhile.
I'm not running from your side
Not abandoning someone despite choosing a less prominent role.
I'm just falling behind, if it saves a life
Accepting a position behind but with the intention of saving a life.
Stepping back into the shadow
Reverting to a less visible state.
So scared of disappearing
Fearing being overlooked or forgotten.
Will I give until I'm gone?
Questioning the extent of one's giving until there's nothing left.
What if it's when you're fading
Contemplating the possibility of gaining a broader perspective in difficult times.
You see the whole view?
Understanding life's entirety when facing personal fading.
Even if no one remembers you
Valuing the impact one leaves, even if forgotten by others.
Do I step back into the shadow?
Reflecting on the choice to step back into obscurity.
Do I never stand in the light?
Considering a permanent avoidance of the limelight.
I know that it would be worth it
Believing that the sacrifice is justified.
I'm not running from your side
Remaining committed to a person despite a less visible role.
I'm just falling behind, if it saves a life
Falling behind for the greater purpose of saving a life.
Then I don't mind
Expressing a willingness to step back into obscurity without complaints.
Stepping back into the shadow
Reiterating a readiness to return to a less visible state.
No one's too far to be forgiven
Emphasizing the universality of forgiveness, regardless of distance.
Redemption is a friend of time
Highlighting time as a factor in the redemption process.
A life finds worth when it's given
Affirming the value of a life when it involves giving.
That's a life worth living
Stating that a worthwhile life is one dedicated to giving.
That's a life worth giving
Affirming a willingness to give everything for a meaningful life.
I'd give it all, I'm willing
Expressing a commitment to sacrifice for a noble cause.
To fall behind
Willingness to fall behind for a greater purpose.
I'll step back into the shadow
Reiterating the choice to step back into obscurity.
Some don't need to stand in the light
Acknowledging that some don't need to be in the spotlight.
I know that, know that you're worth it
Affirming the worthiness of someone, despite not seeking the limelight.
I'm not running from your side
Remaining loyal to a person without needing a visible position.
I'm just falling behind, if it saves a life
Falling behind for the purpose of saving a life, without complaint.
Then I don't mind
Reiterating the willingness to step back for a noble cause.
If it saves your life
Expressing a selfless willingness to save someone else's life.
And they forget mine
Accepting potential anonymity and lack of remembrance.
I don't mind
Remaining unperturbed by being forgotten while stepping back.
Stepping back into the shadow
Reiterating the choice to return to a less visible state.
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