The Soul of My Father’s Shadow Chris Rea
"The Soul of My Father’s Shadow" by Chris Rea, released in 2003, is a #Rock ballad exploring themes of legacy, memory, and the enduring influence of a father. The lyrics reflect on personal growth and the weight of familial expectations. Musically, it features Rea's signature guitar work and emotive vocals, encapsulating deep nostalgia and introspection.
Oh I moved to the sound
Of my father's shadow
Always pulling on these chains
Trying to break free
Over the wall
Into the darkest night
Not knowing
What was just ahead for me
He used to say
You got to know the way
You got to do some schooling every day
Son, I'm so scared, scared of what I see
Oh you got to cool down or you'll end up like me
Chasing the soul
Of my father's shadow
Oh I hear what they're saying
What they whisper I know
A chip off the block
With a raging fire down below
And no guessing, no guessing
It's so easy to see
Always punching at them walls
Always trying to break free
Of my father's shadow
Always pulling on these chains
Trying to break free
Over the wall
Into the darkest night
Not knowing
What was just ahead for me
He used to say
You got to know the way
You got to do some schooling every day
Son, I'm so scared, scared of what I see
Oh you got to cool down or you'll end up like me
Chasing the soul
Of my father's shadow
Oh I hear what they're saying
What they whisper I know
A chip off the block
With a raging fire down below
And no guessing, no guessing
It's so easy to see
Always punching at them walls
Always trying to break free
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