You Leave No Shadow
–Day three of the reviews… Chris is making me write two in a row. 
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[This may not be your last song
And I hope it finds you well
I hope it lets me find where you have gone
The good became so wrong
I hope it finds its way back home]
“Sometimes we want something so bad we’ll settle for just a small passing reflection of its value. Even if a shadow was found it could not be held. But it’d be better than absolutely nothing.”
You Leave No Shadow is a sad song. I have sat here, listening to it multiple times and have found that it is hard to discern exactly what Andy is trying to say. But there are definite layers of meaning in these lyrics. And I think it speaks to losing someone very loved. Not by death or by other tragedy, but by the loved one willingly choosing to walk away because of something completely unexpected [...Snuck up like a tornado, knocked us over and we watched you go, praying you'd finally slow down, before you got to someone else...]. I have never experienced anything like this before. But I can imagine how hard it would be to see someone you love so much walk away and not know where they ran off to. Hoping they find their way back home. The song might have been inspired by this comment on Andy’s blog.
The song has a very soothing tune. It is a hopeful sounding melody with deep, rich tones. It too is constantly flowing, always moving. In an 8/8 time (I believe), and sliding lyrics, its good music to listen to as you are winding down, though, still sad and thought provoking.
I am impressed with the lyrical structure and still unaware of what the complete and exact story is. Which is good, I think. It leaves the listener playing it again and again, and getting something new out of it with each listen. That is something I appreciate.
Well done, Andy. Well done. 