Lyrics
It not like it's the first time that I went back again.
Reflecting on returning to a familiar place, suggesting a recurring experience.
In the freezing rain in long black overcoat.
Describing a cold and uncomfortable setting, wearing a long black overcoat.
And I'm wishing, that I had gotten it right in first place.
Expressing regret for not getting things right initially.
She has a way of twisting the truth around her finger.
Pointing out someone's ability to manipulate the truth effortlessly.
I hide out in the crowds where you can't see. Shadow. Shadow. Incessantly.
Preferring to stay hidden in crowds, using "Shadow" metaphorically.
I'm why you close your blinds at night. Your mom tucks you in to your covers so
Suggesting influence over someone's actions, especially during vulnerable moments.
Tightly
Highlighting the idea of holding on tightly to something valuable.
Holding on to what we had, driving past your house and back again
Recalling past experiences, driving by a familiar place to check for signs of the person.
Just see if your light's on
Checking for the presence of the person through the light in their house.
Calling your house just see if it rings.
Attempting to make contact by calling, facing obstacles like a busy signal.
A busy signal pushes me too far, flashing my brights I'm parked up on your lawn
Escalating actions, drawing attention to oneself with honking and flashing brights.
I'm honking my horn, and the stereos on, the neighbors are bitching and cops have been called
Creating chaos with loud music, neighbors complaining, and police involvement.
â??Hey? Do you remember what we had?
Asking if the person remembers the past relationship.
Do you remember how you promised me that I would never be alone?
Recalling a promise of not being alone, seeking emotional connection.
Hey? Do you remember what you said? â??All on our own.'â??
Questioning the person's commitment and recalling their words.
I lurk around in the dark where you can't see. Shadow. Shadow. Incessantly.
Continuing to stay hidden in the dark, using "Shadow" metaphorically.
I'm why you close your blinds at night. Why you rush up the stairs with a tingle inside
Influencing actions and behaviors, expressing doubt and skepticism.
God I wish that I believed you
Expressing a desire to believe but struggling with doubt and uncertainty.
I wish that it was all my fault
Wishing to take responsibility to resolve the situation.
Then I could just apologize, and we could move on past this
Desiring reconciliation and the opportunity to move past the conflict.
The I could just get to the waiting for you to come back to me again
Expressing the pain of feeling helpless in the situation.
But there nothing worse then relentlessly feeling helpless. Helpless.
Highlighting the emotional toll of relentless helplessness.
I hide out in the crowds where you can't see. Shadow. Shadow. Incessantly.
Repeating the theme of staying hidden, using "Shadow" metaphorically.
I'm why you close your blinds at night. Your mom tucks you in to your covers so
Reiterating influence over actions, including bedtime routines.
Tightly
Emphasizing the closeness and intimacy in the relationship.
Holding on to what we had, driving past your work and back again
Recalling driving past the person's workplace to check for their presence.
Just see if your still there
Checking for signs of the person's presence through their work.
Calling your phone just see if it rings.
Attempting to make contact through a phone call, facing persistent challenges.
Endless ringing pushes me too far, flashing my brights I'm following your car
Escalating actions with following and creating a scene with brights and honking.
And I'm honking my horn, and my stereo's screaming, bumpers are bumping, sirens are blaring
Intensifying chaos with loud music and attracting attention through sirens.
I'm why you close your blinds at night
Reiterating the influence on nighttime actions, using "Shadow" metaphorically.
Why you rush up the stairs with a tingle inside
Highlighting the urgency and excitement in rushing up the stairs.
I lurk around in the dark where you can't see
Continuing to stay hidden in the dark, using "Shadow" metaphorically.
Shadow. Shadow. Incessantly.
Repeating the theme of being a constant, unseen presence.
Shadow.
Reiterating the metaphorical presence as a "Shadow."
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