Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow
Have you had another, baby, standing in the shadow
I'm glad I opened your eyes
The have-nots were tried to freeze you in ice

Have you seen your brother, baby, standing in the shadow
Have you had another baby, standing in the shadow
Well, I was just passing the time
I'm all alone, won't you give all your sympathy to mine

Tell me a story about how you adore me
Live through the shadow, see through the shadow
Live through the shadow, tear at the shadow
Hate in the shadow, and love in your shadow life

Have you seen your lover, baby, standing in the shadow
Has he had another baby, standing in the shadow
Just where have you been all your life
Talkin' about all the people who would try anything twice

Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow
Have you had another baby, standing in the shadow
Well, you take your choice and your time
The brave old world or the slide to the depths of decline