James, Shawn - The Shadow Lyrics






There I was just mindin' my own business
When I saw a shadow out the corner of my eye
I'd seen that shadow once before, in my life
Well, it was the day my father died

So I turned and I fled, but that shadow gave chase
Caught me down a dead end way
To my surprise when he opened his mouth
Well, I could hear my father say

He said, "son, I know just where you've been, yeah
And I know just how you'll meet your end
You better turn from the path that you're on
Lest you end up just like your old man

Hold up, wait a minute there man! like...
Did you forget who you were?
You used to beat my mother down
Well, she left your sorry ass, because you wouldn't choose
Your wife and son over your booze

Now, I ain't a damn thing, like the man you used to be
You better go back to where you belong, ohh
And maybe then you'll begin to see





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  1. S.... ....

    I love this song, but it fucks my up. Long story short, my dad was an alcoholic and abused my mother terribly in my youth. I have many awful memories. But the worst part that came out of it, is I am afraid in my relationships as a man that I might become like him when things get hard. That irrational fear follows me, because of the trauma we experienced. This song speaks to my soul, and calls out that inner devil for what it is. Soul food music.

  2. M.... L....

    Who is playing the harmonica in this video!? ... Wonder if it is the same guy who plays the fiddle in some songs. Can't figure out who this is...

  3. S.... ....

    This man single handedly helped me define my own style of music. Huge inspiration for me.

  4. A.... ....

    This is one of those extremely rare gifted talented people you can not ignore

  5. K.... B....

    AWESOME

  6. M.... B....

    tuning?

  7. C.... M....

    Shawn James is my role model

  8. N.... s....

    algum BR?

  9. N.... s....

    mano do céu... essa música faz qualquer um delirar <3 love you Shawn James

  10. A.... T....

    Harmonica sounds good in Bb

  11. J.... P....

    Shadow spirit following me.

  12. S.... H....

    Love this guy. Super cool in person. Talked to him a few times online. Iuoke that with amazing music, lyrics, and real soul put into it.... Fing amazing

  13. D.... ....

    I hate it when this song ends

  14. A.... Z....

    what´s his harmonica tone?

  15. J.... G....

    26 people can shampoo my crotch

  16. W.... A....

    Sound 3d!!!

  17. N.... K....

    o shit, he is amazing 😮❤💙

  18. v.... n....

    The Shadow
    Shawn James
    There I was just mindin' my own business
    When I saw a shadow out the corner of my eye
    I'd seen that shadow once before, in my life

    Well, it was the day my father died
    So I turned and I fled, but that shadow gave chase
    Caught me down a dead end way
    To my surprise when he opened his mouth
    Well, I could hear my father say
    He said, "son, I know just where you've been, yeah
    And I know just how you'll meet your end
    You better turn from the path that you're on
    Lest you end up just like your old man
    Hold up, wait a minute there man! Like
    Did you forget who you were?
    You used to beat my mother down
    Well, she left your sorry ass, because you wouldn't choose
    Your wife and son over your booze
    Now, I ain't a damn thing, like the man you used to be
    You better go back to where you belong, ohh
    And maybe then you'll begin to see
    Ohh
    Ooh

  19. J.... H....

    The dislikes only are from those who couldn't find tabs /:

  20. H.... M....

    This is pure, man u fuck my mind, so thankfull for this

  21. R.... L....

    caraio só descobri agora que tu é br

  22. G.... P....

    grimy sexy and absolutely what I needed..

  23. B.... j....

    Fuck who clicked dislike button -_-

  24. t.... r....

    does anyone have tabs for harmonica?

    t.... r....

    I wanna too ... T_T

  25. J.... ....

    Dirty as fuck, I cant get enough of this man. His sound, his style, oh my lord

    J.... ....

    Geniva Lynn Gotta love a woman who can appreciate the dirty dirty side.😎

  26. C.... P....

    I love it. Love him.

  27. J.... S....

    Shawn James, this song has helped me heal so much.. its like listening to a narration of the times with my some mom.. I sought treatment and have since become a part of his life again. her and I are over.. but him and I are just starting again.. thank you for your soul.. I connect so hard to so much of what you write.

    J.... S....

    Joshua Scott Psssst.... You should probably proof read your message.... Don't make a lot of sense just fyi. Appreciate the sentiment though. I know what you mean, always helps me when I'm in a tough spot listening to his music

  28. T.... ....

    you remind me of The Black Keys...not knocking you man...you sound AMAZING! You are now part of a bushcrafters playlist he brings into the woods for days! That's saying something

  29. I.... ....

    ¿Que modelo de guitarra es?

  30. M.... O....

    Brutal !!!

  31. F.... K....

    Damn, it's like old Black Keys stuff \m/

    F.... K....

    No it's not

  32. S.... S....

    in 40 years they will write about him in textbooks

  33. S.... ....

    what music genre is this considered to be apart of?

    S.... ....

    SaucyPanda southern rock is what I've always called it

    S.... ....

    SaucyPanda its a mix of folk and soul with some country twang

    S.... ....

    SaucyPanda it's good old blues my dude

    S.... ....

    country rock

    S.... ....

    this song is blues

  34. K.... M....

    Miss you guys

  35. M.... P....

    Algum BR?

    M.... P....

    Não importa onde tu for, sempre vai encontrar um br xd

    M.... P....

    Aqui tá cheio.

    M.... P....

    Oq mais tem kkk

    M.... P....

    ehnoisss

    M.... P....

    com certezaaa....

  36. R.... M....

    Does anyone knows the tabs of the harmonica?

  37. A.... L....

    Pure Talent. Goosebumps for sure ♡

  38. J.... H....

    Such raw vibes. A song with The Black Keys would be awesome!

  39. K.... ....

    5 dislikes. How on earth is this even possible ? They must be deaf people and very dispointed because even the clip is awesome.

    K.... ....

    29 dislikes now.
    Unbelievable.

    K.... ....

    I think they're just trolls.. honestly... there is no reason, if you like a strong voice, that anyone would dislike this..

    K.... ....

    Because he is more interested in what he looks like playing the music.

    K.... ....

    @Brad Coffman Please do tell us how you came up with that conclusion? You watched the video on mute right?

    K.... ....

    45 degenerates as of the twelfth of November, 2019.

  40. S.... ....

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  41. S.... ....

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  42. S.... ....

    oh god!

  43. G.... G....

    Wow wow wow

  44. T.... ....

    why do i want to learn how to play all songs of this guy?? xD

    T.... ....

    TheburningFalcon you learn to play, I'll learn they lyrics, and we'll start a tribute band lol

  45. N.... S....

    Algún latino,para jugar Dark Souls

  46. J.... C....

    Does anyone know what kind of guitar he's playing?

    J.... C....

    Defintely dobro, resonating like hell's bells, no doubt !

    J.... C....

    Actually it may not be a dobro, you can see it has humbuckers and tone/volume knobs.

  47. G.... ....

    The 1 person who down voted this song apparently doesn't have ears.

  48. Y.... Y....

    Gotta love this guy

  49. T.... L....

    It's official. I love this guy...

  50. H.... P....

    so many feels for this guy. he's amazing.

  51. S.... S....

    😍😍