As Long as There's a Shadow
Embracing Shadows: Roger Miller's Poetic Journey Through Love and Secrecy
Lyrics
As long as there's a hill there's a valley
As long as there's a challenge or obstacle, there will be a solution or opportunity.
As long as there's a valley then the river can flow free
If there's a low point, there's a way for progress and freedom to exist.
As long as there's a sun there's a shadow
Positivity and brightness come with the existence of challenges or difficulties.
As long as there's a shadow there's a place for you and me
In the presence of difficulties, there's still a place for individuals to belong.
A secret place to run and hide
There's a concealed location for escape and seclusion.
A secret love can't be denied
A hidden love that cannot be rejected or dismissed.
A secret place that no-one knows
A secretive place that is unknown to others.
But you and me and the lonely breeze that blows
Only known to "you and me," accompanied by the desolate wind.
As long as there's a hill there's a valley
Reiteration of the idea that challenges are accompanied by opportunities.
As long as there's a valley then the river can flow free
If there's a difficult phase, there's also a chance for progress.
As long as there's a sun there's a shadow
The presence of difficulties brings about the opportunity for positivity.
As long as there's a shadow there's a place for you and me
Even in the midst of challenges, there's a place for individuals to belong.
(spoken) ah, talk to me guitar, tell me something l don't know
Introduction of a spoken element, inviting the guitar to convey unknown information.
A secret place to run and hide
Reference to a hidden place for refuge or seclusion.
A secret love can't be denied
An affirmed love that cannot be disregarded.
A secret place that no-one knows
A concealed place known only to a select few.
But you and me and the lonely breeze that blows
Shared secrecy between "you and me" and the desolate breeze.
As long as there's a hill there's a valley
Reiteration of the idea that challenges are accompanied by opportunities.
As long as there's a valley then the river can flow free
If there's a challenging phase, there's also a chance for progress.
As long as there's a sun there's a shadow
The presence of difficulties brings about the opportunity for positivity.
As long as there's a shadow there's a place for you and me
Even in the midst of challenges, there's a place for individuals to belong.
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