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Shadows Lyrics by Ruth B.

Dear White People, Volume 2 (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack)

2018

[Verse 1]
Pour yourself another drink
Light a cigarette and let the smoke hide you
Medicate the pain away, live to see another day
Sleep the whole night through

[Pre-Chorus]
Your secret, just feed it
God knows how much you need it

[Chorus]
Why you gotta hide, why you gotta hide?
Why you gotta run?
Whatcha gotta lose, whatcha gotta lose?
When all is said and done
Why you gotta pray?
What's it gonna take for you to be someone?
Everybody knows, your shadows, your
Go when the light goes, when the light goes

[Verse 2]
Kiss yourself another stranger
'Cause you know you love the danger, don't you?
Give yourself to someone new every night, is what you do

[Pre-Chorus]
Your secret, just feed it
God knows how much you need it

[Chorus]
Why you gotta hide, why you gotta hide?
Why you gotta run?
Whatcha gotta lose, whatcha gotta lose?
When all is said and done
Why you gotta pray?
What's it gonna take for you to be someone?
Everybody knows, your shadows, your
Go when the light goes, when the light goes

[Bridge]
When the light goes, when the light goes
When the light goes, when the light goes
When the light goes, when the light goes

[Chorus]
Only you know, your shadows, your
Will go when the light goes
When the light goes, when the light goes
When the light goes, when the light goes
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About “Shadows” by Ruth B.

Read the complete lyrics to "Shadows" by Ruth B. from the album "Dear White People, Volume 2 (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack)" in 2018. 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 In English, Soundtrack, Pop.

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"Shadows" is credited to Ruth B.. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Shadows" appears on "Dear White People, Volume 2 (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack)" in 2018.

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