Shadows

Lyrics

There used to be shadows here this time of day We used to imagine here That nothing would stand in our way There was no exposure here We thought shadows could shade the absurd Now we're the shadows here As the sun finds its way to the streets Of our city our country our world Defiance and sympathy for the people we've lost Unbelievable empathy We prevail through the pain and the cost Do we think of our enemies Do we hate them and hope for revenge As we pray for the families Who wish they could alter this end There used be shadows here Cast by buildings that stretched to the ends The shadows were beautiful And they're gone with our beautiful friends Defiance and energy understanding and pride Lightbeams of liberty As we cheered for the heroes that tried There used to be shadows here In our city that still never sleeps There comfort has disappeared But perhaps now there's more light for peace There used to be shadows here this time of day T He shadows were beautiful Now the shadows are gone but we stay