Just a Shadow
Big Country
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It went so well for you With a place right where you wanted And the ones to fill it too But some blows break the spell That it hits you everyday Until you need to hit as well It's just a shadow of the man you should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see You have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell It all seems fine for you Till the struggle of ambition Turned in violence upon you Sometimes a landslide comes If you're hiding in that avalanche You need a place to run It's just a shadow of the woman you should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see You have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell I know there is no need for what's been done I know there is enough for everyone But frustration brings a heavy hand to bear And there never is a hand Did we ever have it good? While we lived in El Dorado Did we find the gold we should If it really was the truth Why are faces filled with anger That should only shine with youth It's just a shadow of the people we should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see You have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell Know there is no need for what's been done I know there is enough for everyone But frustration brings a heavy hand to bear And there never is a hand outside that cares Still the promise comes of living fit for it all If we only get our back against the wall I look at backs that push the wall for years Scarred by many knives and too much fear
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Written by: ADAMSON, BRZEZICKI, BUTLER, WATSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Placement"Just a Shadow" is a track from Big Country's second studio album, "Steeltown," which was released in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThis song landed on number 26 of the UK Singles Chart.
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Song line-Up"Just a Shadow" was written by one of the band's chief songwriters, Stuart Adamson.
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Album SuccessThe album "Steeltown" that features "Just A Shadow" debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart.
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Lyrics CompositionAs with much of Big Country's work, the song lyrics contain strong political and social commentary.
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Band MembersThis song was performed by Big Country's original line-up, consisting of Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki, and Tony Butler.
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Music VideoThe video for "Just a Shadow" was directed by Storm Thorgerson, widely known for his work with Pink Floyd.
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Music Style"Just a Shadow" reflects Big Country's unique style of rock that incorporated traditional Scottish music elements, the use of e-bow to make their guitars sound like bagpipes.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by a tribute band called BC Camplight as a part of their repertoire.
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LegacyDespite not reaching the top 10 of the chart, "Just a Shadow" remains one of the band's most memorable and loved songs, showcasing their stylistic experimentation and poignant lyrics.
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Record Label"Just a Shadow" was released under Mercury Records and Phonogram, the band's primary label during the height of their success.
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Social CommentaryThe song is often regarded as encapsulating Big Country's concern with the state of working-class life in Britain, particularly in the sharpness of the lyrics, which mourn the lost hopes and broken dreams of common individuals.
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