Shadows
Westlife · Where We Are [2009]
Still lingers
Just waking up
I see a shadow of you
Making breakfast for two
I go driving
Past our place and
I see this girl walk by
I smell her perfume
For a moment I wish it was you
I'm not gonna tell ya
I'm not gonna say that I'm okay, no
I'm tryin' to get over
I'm tryin' to get far away from our mistakes
Chorus:
But I see shadows
Everywhere that I go
It's you, reminding me
Of how we were
Of how it was
I see shadows
Everywhere they follow
It's you and memories
Of how we loved
I've had enough of your shadows
Four months gone
I can't feel you
I don't understand it
Where did you go?
I hate that you're all that I know
I'm not gonna tell ya
I'm not gonna say that I'm okay, no
I'm tryin to get over
I'm tryin' to get far away from our mistakes
Chorus
You couldn't love me
So why won't you leave me
Shadows
Alone is the only place I want to be
I see shadows
Everywhere that I go
It's you, reminding me
Of how to love
I've had enough
I see shadows
Everywhere they follow
It's you, the memories
Of how we loved
I've had enough
Your shadows
It's you, the memories
Of how we loved
I've had enough of your shadows
Your shadows
Shadows
Shadows stands as a poignant song in Westlife's extensive discography, appearing on their 2009 album Where We Are. The track captures the group's signature blend of polished pop and emotive balladry that defined their career during this era. Known for their harmonious vocal arrangements and heartfelt delivery, the Irish quartet utilized this recording to explore themes of introspection and emotional depth. The song reflects the band's continued ability to craft accessible yet meaningful melodies that resonated with their global audience. As part of a catalogue rich with chart-topping hits and enduring classics, Shadows contributes to the group's legacy of consistent musical quality. It remains a testament to their skill in balancing commercial appeal with genuine artistic expression within the pop genre.