Lost in the Shadows by Eclipse of the Heart is a poignant and heart-wrenching ballad that delves into the feelings of not belonging and enduring abuse. The song's haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the struggle and pain, offering solace to those who have faced similar hardships. Perfect for listeners who seek emotional depth and resonance in their music.
Verse 1:
In a world that feels so cold and gray,
I find no place where I can stay.
Every turn, the shadows grow,
In the darkness, I'm alone.
Pre-Chorus:
Whispers loud, but no one hears,
Silent cries, drowning in fears.
Bruises fade but scars remain,
Haunting echoes of my pain.
Chorus:
Lost in the shadows, nowhere to go,
Hiding my tears, afraid to show.
Living a nightmare, day and night,
Fighting the dark, losing the light.
Verse 2:
Eyes that judge and hearts that sneer,
I'm trapped in a cage of fear.
Isolated, broken down,
Invisible in this crowded town.
Pre-Chorus:
Whispers loud, but no one hears,
Silent cries, drowning in fears.
Bruises fade but scars remain,
Haunting echoes of my pain.
Chorus:
Lost in the shadows, nowhere to go,
Hiding my tears, afraid to show.
Living a nightmare, day and night,
Fighting the dark, losing the light.
Bridge:
If I could find a place to breathe,
Escape the chains that won’t release.
A world where I can be free,
From all the pain that's choking me.
Outro:
Lost in the shadows, will I find my way?
Or stay unseen, night and day.
A silent plea, a whispered song,
In the shadows, I don’t belong.
Lost in the shadows, fading away,
Hoping for dawn, a brighter day.
Verse 1: C G In a world that feels so cold and gray, Am F I find no place where I can stay. C G Every turn, the shadows grow, Am F In the darkness, I'm alone. Pre-Chorus: Am F Whispers loud, but no one hears, C G Silent cries, drowning in fears. Am F Bruises fade but scars remain, C G Haunting echoes of my pain. Chorus: C G Lost in the shadows, nowhere to go, Am F Hiding my tears, afraid to show. C G Living a nightmare, day and night, Am F Fighting the dark, losing the light. Verse 2: C G Eyes that judge and hearts that sneer, Am F I'm trapped in a cage of fear. C G Isolated, broken down, Am F Invisible in this crowded town. Pre-Chorus: Am F Whispers loud, but no one hears, C G Silent cries, drowning in fears. Am F Bruises fade but scars remain, C G Haunting echoes of my pain. Chorus: C G Lost in the shadows, nowhere to go, Am F Hiding my tears, afraid to show. C G Living a nightmare, day and night, Am F Fighting the dark, losing the light. Bridge: Am F If I could find a place to breathe, C G Escape the chains that won’t release. Am F A world where I can be free, C G From all the pain that's choking me. Outro: C G Lost in the shadows, will I find my way? Am F Or stay unseen, night and day. C G A silent plea, a whispered song, Am F In the shadows, I don’t belong. C G Lost in the shadows, fading away, Am F Hoping for dawn, a brighter day.
Recommended Drum Beat and Tempo for "Lost in the Shadows" by Eclipse of the Heart
Tempo: 76 BPM (beats per minute)
Drum Beat Pattern:
Verse:
Kick: 1 + 3 Snare: 2 + 4 Hi-Hat: 1 2 3 4 (with slight variation, some open hi-hat for dynamics)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
H H H H H H H H Pre-Chorus:
Kick: 1 + (3) (add an extra kick on the “&” of 3 to build anticipation) Snare: 2 + 4 Hi-Hat: 1 2 3 4 (Keep it steady, but gradually open up towards the end for building tension)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S Ka S
H H H H H H H HoChorus:
Kick: 1 + 3 Snare: 2 + 4 Hi-Hat: 1 2 3 4 (Open hi-hat every alternate beat to give it a more powerful feel)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
H o H o H o H o Bridge:
Kick: 1 + (3) (Keep it slightly more subdued but maintain the extra kick for a sliver of build-up) Snare: 2 + 4 Hi-Hat: 1 2 3 4 (Closed hi-hat to retain the mellow feeling)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S Ka S
H H H H H H H H Outro:
Kick: 1 + 3 (subtle) Snare: 2 + 4 Hi-Hat: 1 2 3 4 (closed with increasing dynamics towards the end)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
H H H H H H H HoFeel free to add cymbal crashes at the beginning of the chorus for emphasis and use light tom fills during transitions. This drum pattern complements the emotional weight of the song, ensuring the lyrics and melody feel appropriately supported.
A sad song about not belonging and going through abuse
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