Shadow of a Girl
Echoes of Love and Loss: Deciphering the Shadow in The Molochs' Melody
Lyrics
Every time i think of you, i think of all the things you do,
Reflecting on thoughts of someone, considering their actions.
You hurt me so, you cut me deep, say you're sorry then repeat,
Expressing pain from repeated harm, apology, and repetition of the cycle.
We've been through this so many times before
Acknowledging a repetitive pattern in the relationship.
What's the meaning of a lie? It heals the wound before you die,
Pondering the purpose of deception, suggesting temporary relief.
It bubbles in a lover's flesh, fix the heart, ignore the rest,
Describing deceit's impact on emotions, advocating to focus on healing.
But only til the stitches come undone
Highlighting the temporary nature of deception's soothing effect.
Shadow of a girl, the one i used to know
Referring to the diminished presence or essence of a familiar person.
Shadow of a girl, i see it in the hall
Noting the visible absence or change in the person's demeanor.
Shadow of a girl, we used to fight the cold
Recalling shared experiences in facing challenges together.
Shadow of a girl, it's not a girl at all
Questioning the authenticity of the perceived identity.
What's the meaning of goodbye if you say it without love inside?
Contemplating the significance of farewell when devoid of genuine emotion.
You walked away and up the street, turned around and looked at me,
Depicting a departure with a lingering gaze, suggesting unresolved feelings.
You knew it in your gut that you'd come back
Expressing a gut feeling about the eventual return of the person.
Now at night i lay alone, your name comes on the telephone,
Describing nighttime solitude with memories triggered by the phone.
Don't forget your promises, the ones you made but always missed,
Reminding the person of unfulfilled promises and commitments.
You say that i don't know but, darling, i do
Challenging a statement suggesting ignorance, claiming understanding.
Shadow of a girl, the one i cannot touch
Perceiving an intangible or unattainable aspect of the person.
Shadow of a girl, i still hear it speak
Hearing the lingering influence or voice of the person.
Shadow of a girl, can it sleep with me?
Raising a question about the possibility of a connection or intimacy.
Shadow of a girl, oh god, just one more night...
Expressing a desire for one more night with the elusive presence.
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