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Lyrics of Shadow Days by John Mayer
verse
Did you know that you could be wrong and swear you′re right?
Some people been known to do it all their lives
But you find yourself alone just like you found yourself before
Like I found myself in pieces on the hotel floor
pre-chorus
Hard times have helped me see
chorus
I'm a good man with a good heart
Had a tough time, got a rough start
But I finally learned to let it go
Now I′m right here, and I'm right now
And I'm open, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
verse
Well, I ain′t no troublemaker and I never meant her harm
But it doesn′t mean I didn't make it hard to carry on
Well, it sucks to be honest (honest) and it hurts to be real
But it′s nice to make some love that I can finally feel
pre-chorus
Hard times, let me be
chorus
I'm a good man with a good heart
Had a tough time, got a rough start
But I finally learned to let it go
Now I′m right here, and I'm right now
And I′m open, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
I'm a good man with a good heart
Had a tough time, got a rough start
But I finally learned to let it go
Now I'm right here, and I′m right now
And I′m open, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
Writer(s): John Clayton Mayer
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The song 'Shadow Days' by John Mayer reflects on overcoming past struggles and embracing a new beginning. The lyrics convey a message of personal growth, self-acceptance, and moving forward from difficult times, symbolized by the metaphor of leaving behind 'shadow days' and stepping into a brighter present.
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Themes
Self-discovery and growth
• But I finally learned to let it go
• Hard times have helped me see
• Now I'm right here, and I'm right now
Overcoming struggles
• It sucks to be honest and it hurts to be real
• My shadow days are over
• Had a tough time, got a rough start
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Moods
Reflection, empowerment, hope, love, inspiration
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Album • 2012 • 12 tracks
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