Shadow of the Sun – English Lyrics

• By: Max Elto
• Album: Taped Rai EP

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of Max Elto's "Shadow of the Sun," a powerful electronic track that not only offers a rich musical experience but also presents an excellent opportunity to engage with English through its emotive lyrics. Exploring this song allows you to grasp expressions of vulnerability, dedication, and the unfolding of new beginnings, all set to an evolving soundscape that makes learning both immersive and enjoyable.

[English]

They say that life is always easier

After you let yourself come on down

They say they'll give you all that you want

And I'll waiting in the shadow of the sun

She's in doubt but always been before

Close the curtains, what you're waiting for

And now we're keeping secrets

Til I'm in the ground

Changing color makes you waste away

Just spin you eyes with a vivid mind

Now we're seeing once behind the light

And I'll be waiting in the shadow of the sun

Finding treasure that's been on demise

Buildings mountains in disguise

Now we're keeping secrets

Til I'm in the ground

I'm in the shadow of the shadow of the sun

Where I belong, there's something coming on

I'm in the shadow of the shadow of the sun

Oh and I need you

I'm in the shadow of the shadow of the sun

Where I belong, there's something coming on

No more waiting, time are changing

And there's something coming on

I'm in the shadow of the shadow of the sun

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to stay in a place until an event happens or someone arrives
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A1	noun - a dark area where light is blocked by an object
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
doubt /daʊt/ A2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
secrets /ˈsiːkrɪts/ A2	noun - something kept hidden or unknown to others
changing /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ A2	verb - to become different
color /ˈkʌlər/ A1	noun - the property of an object or light by which it can be distinguished
vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ B2	adjective - very clear, bright, or intense
treasure /ˈtreʒər/ A2	noun - valuable items or wealth
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B1	verb - to change one's appearance to hide identity
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ A2	verb - to be in the right place or suitable for a particular group
coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ A1	verb - to arrive or approach
waste /weɪst/ A2	verb - to use or expend carelessly
spin /spɪn/ A2	verb - to rotate or cause to rotate
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ B1	verb - to become less in quantity, quality, or value

Key Grammar Structures

• They say that life is always easier

  ➔ that‑clause (content clause)

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a content clause which functions as the object of the verb "say".

• After you let yourself come on down

  ➔ subordinate clause introduced by after

  ➔ The conjunction "after" introduces a time clause that shows when the action happens.

• Close the curtains, what you're waiting for

  ➔ imperative sentence + free relative clause (what‑clause)

  ➔ The verb "Close" forms an imperative. The phrase "what you're waiting for" is a free relative clause acting as a noun.

• Now we're keeping secrets

  ➔ present progressive (be + -ing)

  ➔ "We're" = "we are" + "-ing" form "keeping" shows an action in progress now.

• Changing color makes you waste away

  ➔ gerund phrase as subject

  ➔ "Changing" functions as a noun; the whole phrase "Changing color" is the subject of "makes".

• Finding treasure that's been on demise

  ➔ present participle phrase + relative clause with "that"

  ➔ "Finding" is a present participle introducing the action; "that" introduces the relative clause "that’s been on demise".

• I'm in the shadow of the shadow of the sun

  ➔ prepositional phrase with nested nouns

  ➔ "in" is the preposition, and "the shadow of the shadow of the sun" is a noun phrase where "shadow" is modified by another prepositional phrase.

• Where I belong, there's something coming on

  ➔ relative adverb clause (where‑clause) as adverbial

  ➔ "Where" introduces a clause that gives a place context for "I belong"; the whole clause functions as an adverbial.

• No more waiting, time is changing

  ➔ present continuous for ongoing change

  ➔ "is changing" uses "be" + "-ing" to show that time is currently undergoing change.