Man in the Shadows
Redemption's Echo: Unveiling the Tale of a Transformed Soul
Lyrics
I'm a long way from who I used to be
I have undergone significant changes from my past self.
When I came home someone hitched a ride with me
Someone unexpected joined me on my return home.
I know you can see right through my evil deeds
I acknowledge that my actions may reveal a darker side of me.
And you wonder what has gotten into me
You're curious about the reasons behind my recent behavior.
When you cry and ask why all I wanna do is fight
Despite your tears and questions, my inclination is towards conflict.
I just smile and tell you that I didn't come back the same
I claim that my return has altered me in ways you may not understand.
In the time before, I was such a mess
In the past, I was troubled and disordered.
In my new life I was sure you'd be impressed
I anticipated impressing you in my new life, but things turned out differently.
But the cost of living took the very best
The high cost of living took away the best parts of me.
Pieces of me and just threw away the rest
Essential aspects of myself were lost, discarded by life's challenges.
When you cry and ask why all I want to do is fight
Despite your emotional inquiries, my instinct is towards confrontation.
I just smile and tell you that I didn't come back the same
I reiterate that my transformation is responsible for my changed demeanor.
Help me baby
An appeal for assistance, likely addressing the struggles faced.
It's the man in the shadows
The speaker identifies as the 'man in the shadows,' suggesting a hidden, mysterious aspect.
He hurt you, not me
The man in the shadows caused harm to you, not me directly.
Hello baby
A greeting to the listener, possibly expressing regret or empathy.
I'm the man in the shadows
Reiteration of being the 'man in the shadows,' emphasizing a concealed identity.
I'm not me
The speaker asserts that the current persona is not the true self.
I am not half of who I used to be
I am only a fraction of my former self.
And the other side has kept the best of me
The better part of me is retained by the other side (perhaps implying internal struggles).
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