Defences - Shadowlight (Official Music Video)

"Shadowlight" by British alternative metal band Defences.

Mixed and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek
Filmed and edited by Oli Duncanson

DEFENCES
@Defences

Label: Long Branch Records

Lyrics:
I sat in shadowlight
Had to face the terror staring back at me
‘Til I found comfort in the darkness
Easy to push them away
Things we don't wanna embrace
Just close your eyes
Yeah that's alright
That's alright

I sat in shadowlight
Had to face the terror staring back at me
‘Til I found comfort in the darkness
And it set me free

Always been more comfortable at night
But I've learned to love the light
As long as I am on my side
I know I don't have one to hide
No way out
But through all the demons
Noone else
We do this alone
And i’m done with hiding from my own shadow
If I can’t love myself, can’t love anyone else
If I can’t love myself, can’t love anyone else

I sat in shadowlight
Had to face the terror staring back at me
‘Til I found comfort in the darkness
And it set me free
I'm taking back my life
Nothing can stop me becoming
Who I'm supposed to be
Now that I've finally accepted
All the parts of me

What does it mean
To really be
Comfortable in my skin?
At home in my own body?
At peace with where I've been?

No day without night
No wrong without right
No me without you
No dark without light

I sat in shadowlight
Had to face the terror staring back at me
‘Til I found comfort in the darkness
And it set me free
I'm taking back my life
Nothing can stop me becoming
Who I'm supposed to be
Now that I've finally accepted
All the parts of me

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[jessicamaris]

I just came across you on Tik Tok and I'm already in love with your music ♥️

[edrenibarra]

Nothing like a collaboration with soft vocals infused with some power riffs and explosive drums. Cant wait to see yall on tour.

[iwantyoursouls]

This song just hit something in my soul. “What does it mean to really be comfortable in my own skin, humble in my own body, at peace within my skin.” All the thing a I’ve always struggled with. This song has just skyrocketed to a favorite 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[FantasmaJestera]

Instantly broke into my top 10 songs of 2024. Im buyin this record 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[patriciabradley]

This hits so right and gives me chills straight to my soul

[mguzikowski]

She is giving me Ash, the porcupine, vibes from the Sing animated movies. Love this song!

[anubriellunabrieshadowligh]

Our Shadowlight is about making evil black shadows go away so heavenly good lights can be with us.
First there was Shadow, then there came light.
Shadow had to go away so light can be.

[melhoresmundo]

I came from the ad on instagram, and usually musicians who ad on instagram are not really good. But you guys are amazing. You’re a good band, this girl has an amazing voice, the future is bright for you 🎉🎉

[fakiris]

What a song ! Amazing maybe the best in 2024

[danferraro]

another amazing track! keep up the great work and keep those bangers comin'!

[arttheclown]

Gongrats, from Brasil!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷Great song.

[col.rangus]

Just discovered you guys, playlist on blast.

[acousticide]

I have always loved any hard rock band with a black singer, so when I heard this amazing song, I was like "wait, are there any hard rock black female singers?" because I never thought of it. So I went searching and didn't really find any that do any hard rock, and really not many in the genre at all. So, I guess you're the one. I will definitely be checking out more of your music.

[Trevorkeen-jo]

For those who havent heard this you are very much missing out.

[sleepyboikai]

Yeah this really underrated 😩😩 Done lost my voice

[PaNdAMaN-]

Great job! Will be in repeat and I’ll recommend to others for sure. Is the vocalist the girl that did the Sumerian competition last year?

[codyb]

I love y’all so much. I love your beautiful, incredible music and girl. You’ve got an incredible voice and I just love hearing you sing one of my new finds this year and you make music incredibly good and right absolutely beautiful