‘Shadows Fade Away’ is a dark, reflective folk track about isolation, identity, and the quiet power of love. Written from the perspective of someone who’s never felt they belong — until she walks into his life.

LYRICS

I've always been the quiet guy,
A little out of step.
Some people say I've lost my mind,
What did they expect?
In a room full of strangers, 
I quietly slipped away, 
There's not enough,
To make me want to stay.

So why do I feel, that I don't belong?
Why do I say such things? 
That always come out wrong.
It's only me I'm hurting, 
Till she brightens up my day.
So why oh why oh why,
Don't these shadows fade away?

I bare the weight that no one sees 
I need to find some peace.
I've never asked for anything, 
Just a feeling of release.
I've walked through shit, 
And come out clean.
So blind I couldn't see
I've scars so deep they’ll always be,
Trapped inside of me.

So why do I feel, that I don't belong?
Why do I say such things? 
That always come out wrong.
It's only me I'm hurting, 
Till’ she brightens up my day.
So why oh why oh why,
Don't these shadows fade away?

This is one for the dreamers, the broken, and the believers. Plug in, close your eyes, and let the shadows fade.

🌀 From the album Snaggletooth
🎧 Written & performed by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
📺 Check out the official video on our YouTube channel
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