Leave Your Shadow

A trick of the light

An illusion

Your hopes and happiness

They rest upon

You're so proud

Of your new red shoes

I just don't think they'll help you

Avoid all the fools

And that woman behind those words

She's perpetuating this old sorry song

Look under your bed

For your monsters

But there's nothing there

Like you knew there wouldn't be

Just like you know

There's no thrill in the chase

No hope to be found

At the end of the race

Take the bottle drink it down

It'll take you swimming in circles

To the ground

If you're looking for money

Then that's just what you'll find

So leave your shadow behind

It's not going anywhere

Any time

Use your smile carefully

Some people believe

In the things they can see

There's nowhere to hide

On an open plain

There's no surprises

From those that you hate

Look for love in your rage

Then you will be searching

The rest of your days

If you're looking for money

Then that's just what you'll find

So leave your shadow behind

It's not going anywhere

Any time

And you swear it right to my face

Even as you're falling from grace

That you never made any mistakes

Well it's a long way down