Shadow
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Beautiful Struggle within
Lyrics
Life's a little brutal
Life is both harsh and beautiful.
A little bit beautiful
The speaker feels a lack of comprehension about life.
I don't think I understand it at all
Reference to the allure of quick-fix drugs.
Take the lure of the quick pharmaceuticals
A sense of not fully understanding life.
I don't think we understand it all
There's a hidden, less desirable aspect within.
Heard it said there's a shadow self in my head
Recognition of a hidden, darker side within.
Part of me I don't wanna show
A part of the self that's consciously concealed.
At my limit and I hate to admit it
Feeling pushed to the limit, hesitant to acknowledge.
Sometimes I just wanna let go
Desire to release control and let go.
We all got a dark side, we all try to hide
Acknowledgment that everyone hides their darker aspects.
Sweep under the carpet like it's not alive
Attempting to ignore or deny these darker facets.
We all got our reasons, what we keep inside
Personal motivations for keeping inner struggles concealed.
Dark side, dark side
Repetition emphasizing the existence of the dark side.
I'm gonna drag my shadow into the light
Intent to confront and expose hidden aspects.
I'm gonna let my monsters eat me alive
Willingness to let inner struggles become visible.
I'm one confession from nothing to hide
Desire to be entirely open and without secrets.
I’m gonna show my shadow, my shadow
Determination to reveal the hidden, darker side.
You’re gonna love me ugly or not at all
Acceptance of being loved despite imperfections.
This is the worst part of me I'll ever show
Revealing the worst part of oneself.
But then I guess I'll die being finally known
Acceptance of potential judgment upon revealing.
I’m gonna show my shadow, my shadow
Reiteration of revealing the concealed self.
I’ve been keeping a part of me underneath and
Keeping a part of oneself hidden, fearing consequences.
Hoping it don't kill me below
Fear of the concealed aspect causing harm.
In the open, let them all see me broken
Choosing to expose vulnerabilities openly.
Judge me all you want but you know
Awareness of potential judgment despite openness.
Subconscious, suppressed causes
Unconscious, repressed issues causing problems.
Honest, what's your diagnonsense?
Sarcastic term, questioning others' judgmental opinions.
It's a battle to unravel
A continuous struggle to understand and untangle issues.
So afraid of your own shadow
Fearful of one's own hidden insecurities.
I’m gonna face the invisible parts
Commitment to confront the unseen, hidden aspects.
You're gonna see every last little scar
Willingness to reveal all vulnerabilities and wounds.
I'm gonna show you every inch of my heart
Openness to expose every emotional aspect.
I'm gonna show my shadow, my shadow
Reiteration of revealing the concealed self.
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