The Shadow of Love
The Damned
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Don't be afraid to stand in the shadow of love The hour is late and you know that time waits for no-one See the glow of the soul in her face Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love A brief embrace and fear and restraint have all gone Innocence burns yes a fire that burned all along See the doors about to swing both ways See the answer mirrored in her gaze Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love Every night, every day I experience the most exquisite pain A thousand whispers seem to say I light a candle to you and I pray I kneel to pray Now don't be afraid to get caught in the shadow of love Play the game take a chance or you haven't the power of love See the glow of a soul in her face See the glow of her saving veil of grace Then you know that you're caught in the shadow of love You're caught in the shadow of love
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Written by: BRYN MERRICK, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, ROMAN JUG
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15 facts about this song
Release"The Shadow of Love" was released as a single by British punk-rock band, The Damned, on 10th June 1985.
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Album InclusionThis track is part of the band's sixth studio album titled "Phantasmagoria".
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "The Shadow of Love" reached number 25 on the UK Singles chart, marking it as one of the band's most popular releases.
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Song LengthThe song is about 3 minutes and 51 seconds long.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Shadow of Love" is celebrated for its gothic, eccentric style which was a signature of The Damned's music aesthetics in the mid-80s.
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WritersThe song was written by the band members themselves - Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Roman Jugg, and Bryn Merrick.
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Label"The Shadow of Love" was released under the record label MCA.
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GenreThis song is often characterized as a fusion of gothic rock and post-punk, genres in which The Damned was pioneering.
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Backing VocalsBand member Roman Jugg's then-girlfriend, Becca, provided the backing vocals for the song.
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ProductionThe song was produced by renowned musician and producer, Jon Kelly, who has worked with artists like Kate Bush and Deacon Blue.
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Band TransformationThe release of "The Shadow of Love", and its parent album, marked a significant shift in The Damned's style from punk to gothic rock.
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Album SuccessThe track's parent album, "Phantasmagoria", became the band's highest-charting album ever, peaking at No. 11 in the UK charts.
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Different VersionsThe song has both a 7" version and a 10" version. The longer version contains a chamber music-inspired instrumental, known as "The Shadow of Love (Ten Inches of Hell)".
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Live Performances"The Shadow of Love" is regularly included in the band's live setlist and remains popular with fans.
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LyricsThe lyrics tell a somewhat romantic yet haunting tale, further solidifying the band's gothic rock reputation.
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