The Shade Lyrics

Lyric discussion by nivad 

Cover art for The Shade lyrics by Metric

This song is an anthem to bravery, to life, to rediscovering that simple principle we all learn as toddlers but forget along the way, buried in the fear - "I want". Here's what Emily had to say about this one:

"I wrote and sang this song at Oscilloscope Labs in NY in one day. When you feel yourself becoming a coward, the best thing to do is force yourself to get out of bed and be willing to feel everything, including rejection and confusion, all over again. Bring it on haters."

Song Meaning

@nivad Wow so powerful. Emily is such a special person.