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Shadowboxer Lyrics by Fiona Apple

Tidal

1996

[Verse 1]
Once my lover, now my friend
What a cruel thing to pretend
What a cunning way to condescend
Once my lover, and now my friend

[Verse 2]
Oh, you creep up like the clouds
And you set my soul at ease
Then you let your love abound
And you bring me to my knees

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, it's evil, babe
The way you let your grace enrapture me
When well you know I'd be insane
To ever let that dirty game recapture me

[Chorus]
You made me a shadowboxer, baby
I wanna be ready for what you do
I've been swinging around me
'Cause I don't know when you're gonna make your move

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Oh, your gaze is dangerous
And you fill your space so sweet
If I let you get too close
You'll set your spell on me

[Verse 4]
So, darlin', I just want to say
Just in case I don't come through
I was on to every play
I just wanted you

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, it's so evil, my love
The way you've no reverence to my concern
So I'll be sure to stay wary of you, love
To save the pain of once my flame and twice my burn

[Chorus]
So, I'm a shadowboxer, baby
I wanna be ready for what you do
And I've been swinging around at nothing
I don't know when you're gonna make your move
Yeah, I'm a shadowboxer, baby
I wanna be ready for what you do
And I've been swinging around me
'Cause I don't know when you'll make your move

About “Shadowboxer” by Fiona Apple

Read the complete lyrics to "Shadowboxer" by Fiona Apple from the album "Tidal" in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Jazz, Piano Rock, Alternative Rock.

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"Shadowboxer" is credited to Fiona Apple. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Shadowboxer" appears on "Tidal" in 1996.

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