Me and My Shadow
Lonely Shadows: Exploring Solitude and Longing in 'Me and My Shadow'
Lyrics
Shades of night are falling and I'm lonely
As the night falls, a sense of loneliness sets in.
Standing on the corner feeling blue
Feeling melancholic while standing on the street corner.
Sweethearts out for fun
Couples are out enjoying themselves.
Pass me one by one
Observing sweethearts passing by one after another.
Guess I'll wind up like I always do
Anticipating a familiar outcome, ending up alone.
With only
Reinforcing the idea of solitude.
Me and my shadow
Expressing companionship with one's own shadow.
Strolling down the avenue
Taking a leisurely walk down the street.
Me and my shadow
Continuing the theme of being accompanied by one's own shadow.
Not a soul to tell our troubles to
No one to share personal struggles or concerns with.
And when it's twelve o'clock
Referring to midnight, a significant time.
We climb the stair
Symbolic ascent of stairs, possibly a metaphor for life's journey.
We never knock
Highlighting the lack of need to announce one's arrival.
For nobody's there
Emphasizing the absence of anyone in their space.
Just me and my shadow
Reiterating the sense of being alone with one's shadow.
All alone and feeling blue
Summarizing the emotional state of feeling isolated and sad.
When the sun sets on the far horizon
Describing the sunset and the beginning of evening.
And the parlor lamps begin to glow
Household lamps starting to illuminate the surroundings.
Jim and Jack and John
Names used to represent typical individuals getting ready to rest.
Put their slippers on
Putting on slippers signals preparation for bedtime.
They're all set but we'restill on the go
Contrasting the activity of others with the ongoing sense of loneliness.
So lonely
Re-emphasizing the isolation and yearning for companionship.
Me and my shadow
Repeating the theme of a solitary stroll.
Strolling down the avenue
Continuing the image of walking down the street with one's shadow.
Me and my shadow
Reiteration of the companionship between the person and their shadow.
Not a soul to tell our troubles to
Expressing the absence of someone to share troubles with.
And when it's twelve o'clock
Referring to midnight again, underlining its significance.
We climb the stair
Metaphorical climb of stairs, reinforcing the sense of solitude.
We never knock
Reaffirming the lack of need to announce one's presence.
For nobody's there
Highlighting the absence of anyone in their space.
Just me and my shadow
Concluding the repetition of the theme of being alone with one's shadow.
All alone and feeling blue.
Summing up the pervasive feeling of loneliness and sadness.
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