The irony is the song was written about writer’s block. The lyrics and melody set the tone of desperation without overkill into hopelessness. The bigger message is about how humans tend to get stuck in endless cycles. In fact, during her live shows, Sara often introduces the song by saying, “This is about not knowing what to do with your life.”
Mix in McAteer’s tasteful sprinkling of power notes and melodic runs, and “Chasing Shadows” will turn some heads – and please many ears.more