This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Sitting down in the gutter, I hate myself
Feeling small, trying to seem even smaller
The world is enormous so why should this matter
Just one shadow and still it's the biggest shame
On the edge of a breakdown
I reached my hand to my shadow
Got something to hold on to
And I opened my knots...
But there's no thrill in this struggle, it's useless
I lost a long time ago right when I started
But I'm invisible, I'm invincible
Just as long as the shadow is around me
I'm the ruler of myself...
In the shadows, in the shadows
In the shadows I'm ruling myself
[I kiss your arm, I can see your delight]
You're just a flattering snake
[Obey me or I'll have to shatter your wires]
I know I can be on my own
[I'll tell everyone how rotten you're inside]
There's still a reason to go on
[You can not leave me, I'll be part of your soul]
[Till the end of your time]
Is there someone to trust
For whom could I open my crust
Is there a place for me
Where I don't have to hide my needs
Shadows can't be seen in the dark
The dawn reveals my every inferiority
Turning, turning, turning around
I'm turning, turning, turning around again
I'm turning, turning around again
I'm turning, turning around...
Can you pull me under?
Can you hide my blunders?
There's no mercy on your face
When you challenge me to race
I need to learn not to cry
You think the only way to gain
Is to bravely face the pain
Cause the needles never lie
Turning, turning, turning around
I'm turning, turning, turning around again
I know the fight has just begun
All there's left's an endless run
But I'll go on towards the sun
And if I never leave the light
Maybe there's a chance to find
All that sacred and divine
Stop the childish hide and seek
Real perfection does not exist, no
Looking down I see my faithful follower
Others can leave me, but not my sister
Shadow behind me
Who knows me like she does
My guardian, only stability
Shadow appears if light meets life
It's a part of you from the beginning
It can be your power but keep it beneath
Cause the freedom can't see in the dark
Balance is the only true guide
You should never try to divide
There's no pure black and white
Honest innocence nor spite
Everything has the counter side
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me, I see you smile
Feeling small, trying to seem even smaller
The world is enormous so why should this matter
Just one shadow and still it's the biggest shame
On the edge of a breakdown
I reached my hand to my shadow
Got something to hold on to
And I opened my knots...
But there's no thrill in this struggle, it's useless
I lost a long time ago right when I started
But I'm invisible, I'm invincible
Just as long as the shadow is around me
I'm the ruler of myself...
In the shadows, in the shadows
In the shadows I'm ruling myself
[I kiss your arm, I can see your delight]
You're just a flattering snake
[Obey me or I'll have to shatter your wires]
I know I can be on my own
[I'll tell everyone how rotten you're inside]
There's still a reason to go on
[You can not leave me, I'll be part of your soul]
[Till the end of your time]
Is there someone to trust
For whom could I open my crust
Is there a place for me
Where I don't have to hide my needs
Shadows can't be seen in the dark
The dawn reveals my every inferiority
Turning, turning, turning around
I'm turning, turning, turning around again
I'm turning, turning around again
I'm turning, turning around...
Can you pull me under?
Can you hide my blunders?
There's no mercy on your face
When you challenge me to race
I need to learn not to cry
You think the only way to gain
Is to bravely face the pain
Cause the needles never lie
Turning, turning, turning around
I'm turning, turning, turning around again
I know the fight has just begun
All there's left's an endless run
But I'll go on towards the sun
And if I never leave the light
Maybe there's a chance to find
All that sacred and divine
Stop the childish hide and seek
Real perfection does not exist, no
Looking down I see my faithful follower
Others can leave me, but not my sister
Shadow behind me
Who knows me like she does
My guardian, only stability
Shadow appears if light meets life
It's a part of you from the beginning
It can be your power but keep it beneath
Cause the freedom can't see in the dark
Balance is the only true guide
You should never try to divide
There's no pure black and white
Honest innocence nor spite
Everything has the counter side
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the
Shadow, shadow - You're watching me, I see you smile
Lyrics submitted by CryingCrimsonEyes
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