I traced around the shadows Like I had something to prove An illustration For you to see it clearly I traced around the shadows But the shadows always moved Intent they seemed To disprove all my theories I traced around the shadows A sketch of light relief Or a lasting artifact Left on the surface I traced around the shadows Had faith in this belief It's in the shape of things You'll tend to find their purpose Oh god please let It have been worth it I traced around the shadows Oh but where do I begin When shade is made By shaking flame to crown a candle I traced around the shadows It's as close as I have been To touching something Far too hot to handle I traced around the shadows But then came the eclipse How it multiplied them all I couldn't fathom I traced around the shadows The shadows of your lips The shape they made When you explained I couldn't have them Now darkness lurks around My works lying abandoned I used to trace around the shadows I used ink and paint and chalk The evidence is everywhere But i go past it I no longer trace the shadows No now I'd rather talk Less on the shadow More about the light That casts it Turned out to be the only Thing that's lasted