Story Behind The Song
The instrumental section was influenced by Dire Straits "Telegraph Road.
Song Description
We all try to figure why we are attracted to bad habits and bad moods. Your fears and mistakes must teach you to be strong
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Blues - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Worried, Annoyed |
Subject |
Darkness, Fear |
| Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Shadowlands
Intro
F#m C#m (x4)
A E
Why do I fear my shadow?
The one I?m scared to see
The dark side of my nature
A E G D/F# E
That always follow me
Why do I run so quickly?
To flee its evil grasp
Denying its existence
While drowning in its clasp
CHORUS
Bm D
If I could turn and face it
A
It would plague me never more
I?m scared of my sordid nature
Of what will come of me
Fears will motivate me to act with decency
But my lover is fear
Though hope?s the one I want
To save me from the shadow
And its seductive haunt
F#m C#m
CHORUS
© 1993 Charles W. Rinaldo
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