I Saw a Shadow

from Hope is Where the Heart is by The Quaint & the Curious

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In a world without mercy
I'd have no place to rest
In a world with no misery
Who would know they were blessed?

In a world without beauty
Would any romance be left?
In a world with no darkness
Who would ever fear consequence?

I saw a shadow
And it was not my own
I saw a shadow next to me
So I know that I'm never alone

I've been to the edges
The darkest side of the tracks
I've been to the depths of Sheol
And I barely came back

I've pitted my wits
Against demons and liars
I've grappled with shackles
And fought countless battles within my own mind

But I saw a shadow
And it was not my own
I saw a shadow next to me
So I know that I'm never alone

They say that love is the cure of all ills
But what about love you can never fulfill?
A child with no mother will never be free
A childless life takes a lifetime to grieve
But through this whole journey I'm led to believe
That there's power in weakness, strength in meekness
And joy at the end of our grief

When all is delivered
And a remnant is left
Will I stand with the righteous?
Will I pass the test?

In my time of trial
As I pass through the flame
Let it burn up the chaff
And leave nothing but a name

Cause I saw a shadow
And it was not my own
I saw a shadow next to me
So I know that I'm never alone
I saw a shadow next to me
So I know it is well with my soul

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from Hope is Where the Heart is, released August 9, 2019

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The Quaint & the Curious Chilliwack, British Columbia

The Quaint & the Curious is the solo project of singer/songwriter Taff Thatcher. After six years spent touring and recording with Alt. Country darlings The Whybirds, the Quaint & the Curious was formed as an output for all of the songs, sounds and styles that had been forgotten over the years, collecting dust in the corners of hard drives and tape machines. ... more

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