Shadow

Ashlee Simpson

About Shadow

"Shadow" is the second single by American singer and songwriter Ashlee Simpson, taken from her debut album, Autobiography (2004). The single peaked at #57 in the United States, becoming Simpson's second Billboard Hot 100 entry; it also peaked at #31 in Australia.


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2004
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I was six years old
When my parents ran away
I was stuck inside a broken life
I couldn't wish away
She was beautiful
She had everything and more
And my escape was hiding out and running for the door

Somebody listen please
It used to be so hard being me
Living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
Living in a nightmare
A never-ending sleep
But now that I am wide awake
My chains are finally free
Don't feel sorry for me

All the days collided
One less perfect than the next
I was stuck inside someone else's life and always second best
Oh, I love you now 'cause now I realize
That it's safe outside to come alive in my identity

So if you're listening
There's so much more to me you haven't seen
Living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
Living in a nightmare
A never-ending sleep
But now that I am wide awake
Then I can finally see
Don't feel sorry for me

Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything's cool now
Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything's cool now
Oh, my life is good
I've got more than anyone should
Oh, my life is good
And the past in the past

I was living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
I'm living in a new day
I'm living it for me
And now that I am wide awake
Then I can finally be
Don't feel sorry for me
Don't feel sorry, don't feel sorry for me
Don't feel sorry, don't feel sorry for me

Living in, living in, living in the shadow
Living in, living in, living in a new day

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Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Nicole Simpson (born October 3, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. The younger sister of Jessica Simpson, she rose to prominence in 2004 with the success of her number-one debut album, Autobiography. Her reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show, aired for two seasons. Following a North American concert tour and a film appearance, Simpson released her second number-one album, I Am Me (2005). Simpson assumed creative control over her third album, Bittersweet World (2008). more »

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Written by: ASHLEE SIMPSON, KARA DIOGUARDI, JOHN SHANKS

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Shadow" is a song from Ashlee Simpson's debut studio album, "Autobiography" which was released in 2004.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ashlee Simpson, Kara DioGuardi, and John Shanks, showcasing a team of high-profile music industry professionals.
Chart Performance
Though not a massive chart hit, "Shadow" made it to number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Filial Connection
The song mainly reflects on Ashlee's relationship with her older sister, Jessica Simpson, who already had an established music career at this point. It discusses the struggles Ashlee faced living in the "shadow" of her more famous sibling.
Personal Connection
"Shadow" was autobiographical in nature, which resonated with a lot of listeners and helped solidify Simpson's individual identity outside of her sister's fame.
Music Video
The music video of "Shadow" was directed by Liz Friedlander, who has also worked with bands like Blink-182 and Simple Plan. It portrays the Simpson family history with an Ashlee look-alike playing the part of Jessica.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its introspective lyrics and Simpson’s delivery, stating it as a high note in her debut album.
Tour Performances
"Shadow" has been part of Simpson's set list for several of her tours, including her Autobiography tour and the L.O.V.E. tour.
Genre
"Shadow" is typically categorized as a pop rock song, aligning with the most dominant genre of Simpson's overall discography.
Instrumentation
The song features strong guitar elements, representative of the pop-rock genre, and is further bolstered by strong, emotive vocal delivery from Simpson.

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