I’m homesick
For somewhere that doesn’t exist
For someone I’m still learning to miss
It’s like you’ve been replaced
By home video tapes
Sun goes up, then the sun goes down
Then your shadow gets longer on the ground
Then it’s all for what ’cause you’re not around
But I still hope I make you proud
Oh, I’m running after something, trying to catch your ghost
Holding onto pictures and the smell of your clothes
Feel you slipping through my fingers
And I know I’ll never reach you
But you’re part of me, I can’t let you go
So I just keep on chasing shadows of you, of you
Chasing shadows of you
I’m homesick
For conversations I would avoid
And now I miss the sound of your voice
It’s like you’ve been replaced
By a tattoo of your name
Sun goes up then the sun goes down
Then your shadow gets longer on the ground
Then it’s all for what ’cause you’re not around
But I still feel you here somehow
Oh, I’m running after something, trying to catch your ghost
Holding onto pictures and the smell of your clothes
Feel you slipping through my fingers
And I know I’ll never reach you
But you’re part of me, I can’t let you go
So I just keep on chasing shadows of you, of you, ooh-ooh, ooh
Chasing shadows of you, of you, you
Said goodbye, wasn’t ready yet
Only see you in this silhouette
Now there’s nothing but a shadow left
Of you, you, you
So I’ll just keep on chasing shadows of you, of you
Longing for What Once Was
In “Chasing Shadows,” Alex Warren explores the ache of losing someone irreplaceable and the enduring impact they leave behind. The lyrics evoke a sense of homesickness—not for a specific place, but for a state of being and a person who’s no longer there. Through vivid imagery like “home video tapes” and “a tattoo of your name,” Warren paints a portrait of memories that linger, even as time moves forward. The recurring motif of “chasing shadows” captures the futility and persistence of holding onto the past, highlighting the struggle to let go while still honoring a deep connection.
Grief and Remembrance
The song’s narrative voice is vulnerable and honest, admitting to missing even the conversations once avoided. The idea of running after something unattainable—a ghost, a shadow—speaks to the universal experience of grief. By juxtaposing daily routines with the persistent absence of a loved one, Warren emphasizes how loss permeates every aspect of life, but also how love endures through memories and mementos.
Song Credits
Artist: Alex Warren
Release Year: 2024