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The Shadow of Love Lyrics
I'm caught in a trap
I'm caught in a trap
Don't be afraid to stand in the shadow of love
The hour is late and you know that time waits for no one
See the glow of the soul in her face
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
The shadow of love
A brief embrace and fear and restraint have all gone
Innocence burns, yes a fire that burned all along
See the doors about to swing both ways
See the answer mirrored in her gaze
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
Every night, every day
I experience the most exquisite pain
A thousand whispers seem to say
I light a candle to you and I pray
I kneel to pray
Now don't be afraid to get caught in the shadow of love
Play the game, take a chance, all you have, on the power of love
See the glow of the soul in her face
See the glow of her saving veil of grace
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
You're caught in the shadow of love
Don't get caught
Well you're caught in the shadow of love
You're caught in the shadow
You're caught in a trap
I'm caught in a trap
The hour is late and you know that time waits for no one
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
The shadow of love
Innocence burns, yes a fire that burned all along
See the answer mirrored in her gaze
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
I experience the most exquisite pain
A thousand whispers seem to say
I light a candle to you and I pray
I kneel to pray
Play the game, take a chance, all you have, on the power of love
See the glow of her saving veil of grace
Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love
Don't get caught
Well you're caught in the shadow of love
You're caught in the shadow
You're caught in a trap
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The Damned's fame has always confused me. They are so good, yet so overlooked! I'm sad not more people are commenting on their songs. This one is very good. They keep up their dark, horrific lyrics while describing something as beautiful as love. The "most exquisite pain" experienced "every night, every day" is such a striking way to describe the feeling. Anyway, I'm almost sure it's just about love but I, of course, could be wrong.
Pure poetry, pure introspection, pure and delicate sound, what era? Only the 80s. Incredible hidden jewel, this part of the song is just for minorities, not for the establishment: I experience the most exquisite pain A thousand whispers seem to say I light a candle to you and I pray I kneel to pray