Long Shadow
Escaping Shadows: Unveiling the Struggle Against Manipulation
Lyrics
I fight so hard
The speaker expresses intense effort or struggle.
I do my best to keep you at bay
The speaker attempts to maintain distance or resist something.
But you creep on in
Despite efforts, an unwanted influence begins to infiltrate.
manipulate the things I’ve said
The speaker feels manipulated by the distortion of their words.
You know the place
Reference to a place associated with inner struggles and challenges.
where the demons play their ace
A metaphorical space where inner demons use their most powerful move.
You dig right down
Invading deeply into personal space or emotions.
and shove it in my face
A forceful confrontation, possibly with unpleasant truths.
I say its not like that its not like this
Denial or rejection of a particular situation or reality.
but it might be
An acknowledgment of uncertainty or the possibility of the stated situation.
I can’t know for certain ‘cause I
The speaker faces challenges in determining the truth.
Got to get out from under you’re long shadow
An imperative to break free from a dominating influence or control.
The more I try the more that it seems to grow
Efforts to resist seem to enhance the dominance or impact of the influence.
Ive seen the light one day I might know how to get there
Hope for enlightenment or understanding in the future.
’Til then I’ll stay here in the dark
A decision to remain in a state of uncertainty or darkness for now.
You push so hard
A description of persistent and forceful pressure or influence.
Do all you can to keep me this way
An attempt to maintain a negative or deteriorating state.
spiralling down
A descent or decline, possibly due to external pressures.
your winding staircase
A metaphorical reference to a complex and challenging path or situation.
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