Sitting down in the gutter, I hate myself Feeling small, trying to seem even smaller The world is enormous so why should this matter Just one shadow and still it's the biggest shame On the edge of a breakdown I reached my hand to my shadow Got something to hold on to And I opened my knots... But there's no thrill in this struggle, it's useless I lost a long time ago right when I started But I'm invisible, I'm invincible Just as long as the shadow is around me I'm the ruler of myself... In the shadows, in the shadows In the shadows I'm ruling myself [I kiss your arm, I can see your delight] You're just a flattering snake [Obey me or I'll have to shatter your wires] I know I can be on my own [I'll tell everyone how rotten you're inside] There's still a reason to go on [You can not leave me, I'll be part of your soul] [Till the end of your time] Is there someone to trust For whom could I open my crust Is there a place for me Where I don't have to hide my needs Shadows can't be seen in the dark The dawn reveals my every inferiority Turning, turning, turning around I'm turning, turning, turning around again I'm turning, turning around again I'm turning, turning around... Can you pull me under? Can you hide my blunders? There's no mercy on your face When you challenge me to race I need to learn not to cry You think the only way to gain Is to bravely face the pain Cause the needles never lie Turning, turning, turning around I'm turning, turning, turning around again I know the fight has just begun All there's left's an endless run But I'll go on towards the sun And if I never leave the light Maybe there's a chance to find All that sacred and divine Stop the childish hide and seek Real perfection does not exist, no Looking down I see my faithful follower Others can leave me, but not my sister Shadow behind me Who knows me like she does My guardian, only stability Shadow appears if light meets life It's a part of you from the beginning It can be your power but keep it beneath Cause the freedom can't see in the dark Balance is the only true guide You should never try to divide There's no pure black and white Honest innocence nor spite Everything has the counter side Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the Shadow, shadow - You're watching me down in the Shadow, shadow - You're watching me, I see you smile