A Thousand Shadows
The Seeds
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Lost in your dreams... (I did it all for her, my flower child) Lost in your dreams Said the ride's so long and the nights so black A thousand shadows can never look back You're flying off toward an isle of dreams And now you're lost, and lonely it seems Said there's a dreammaker in every corner JUst waitin' to weave a web of sin Said better watch yourself, little girl I said better keep away from him I said the rides so long and the night's so black A thousand shadows can never turn back [CHORUS:] I said, run, little girl just as fast as you can Run like the wind Said, run, little girl just as fast as you can Run away from him ahhhhhhhh I lost the heart I had before And now my spirit can't cross the door Oh what can I do, I made a mistake But know I know, I know it's too late I said ah ah ahhhh I've tried so hard, now I'm lost again I didn't listen to what they say And now I'm losing, I've lost my way The road so black and the night's so dark A thousand shadows can never turn back I said ah ah ahhhh The ride, the ride, the ride's so long The night, the night, the night's so black Ah ah ah ah child child child child child
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Written by: HOOPER, SAVAGE, SAXON
Lyrics © NEIL MUSIC/SKYVIEW MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"The Seeds" was a rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. The band consisted of vocalist Sky Saxon, guitarist Jan Savage, keyboardist Daryl Hooper, and drummer Rick Andridge.
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GenreThe band is known for its raw, uncompromising sound that has been classified as garage rock, acid rock, and psychedelic rock. "A Thousand Shadows" is a fine blend of these genres.
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Album ReleaseThe song "A Thousand Shadows" was included in the band's third studio album "Future" which was released in 1967.
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Music StyleUnlike some of the Seeds' more straightforward garage rock songs, "A Thousand Shadows" features a more complex structure and layered production. This style reflected the musical trend at the time when rock music began incorporating more advanced composition techniques and studio effects.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "A Thousand Shadows" are somewhat cryptic and have an eerie feel to them, which are in line with the band's overall psychedelic image.
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Band ControversyDespite being a successful part of the garage rock scene during their active years, the Seeds disbanded in 1972 due to singer Sky Saxon joining a religious group, the Source Family, that renounced material possessions.
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Posthumous Recognition"A Thousand Shadows" and the Seeds' music overall have gained more recognition in recent years, with their songs being covered by modern bands and featured in television shows and commercials.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe Seeds inspired many other rock artists with their raw sound and rebellious image. Famous musician Iggy Pop has praised the band and stated that they influenced his music.
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Members' FateAfter the Seeds' dissolution, Sky Saxon released occasional solo records while the other members largely retired from music. Saxon passed away in 2009.
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Continued LegacyDespite its initial lack of commercial success, "A Thousand Shadows," like much of the Seeds' music, has become a cult classic among fans of garage rock and psychedelic rock. Today, it is appreciated for the innovative music style it introduced during the time period.
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