[Instrumental Intro] [Chorus] Have you seen your mother, baby Standing in the shadow? Have you had another, baby Standing in the shadow? [Verse 1] I'm glad I opened your eyes The have-nots would've tried To freeze you in ice [Chorus] Have you seen your brother, baby Standing in the shadow? Have you had another, baby Standing in the shadow? [Verse 2] Well, I was just passing the time I'm all alone, won't you give All your sympathy to mine? [Bridge] Tell me a story about how you adore me Live in the shadow, see through the shadow Glimpse through the shadow, tear at the shadow Hate the shadow, love in the shadow life (Well, I said have) [Chorus] Have you seen your lover, baby Standing in the shadow? Has he had another, baby Standing in the shadow? [Verse 3] Just where have you been all your life? Talking about all the people Who would try anything twice, oh [Chorus] Have you seen your mother, baby Standing in the shadow? Has she had another, baby Standing in the shadow? [Verse 4] Well, you take your choice at the time The brave old world or the slide To the depths of decline? Oh, decline [Instrumental Outro]