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, turning around again I'm turning, 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