When post-punk is allowed to show emotion again
‘Shadow Queen’ hit me right where dark wave is strongest for me – in that dark, romantic tension between closeness and distance. I've actually long since left the world of guitars behind, but here the atmospheric sounds intertwine so cleanly that I immediately remember why I love this particular post-punk vibe so much. It's probably also because the song is driven more by the danceable beat and bass.
The song is from the EP Phonophobia and sounds like an elegant balancing act between melancholy and drive. The percussion pulsates evenly, while floating guitar pads and moody vocals create a feeling of bittersweet devotion. Lyrically, Jfarrari describes a relationship full of loyalty and fragility – "My shadow queen" as a symbol of a love that glows in the dark.
Listen to "Jfarrari – Shadow Queen" on Spotify
Lyrics of "Jfarrari – Shadow Queen"
In the wake of your heart
I promise I will not leave
I meant it right from the start
And my word means as much to you
As to me
When you're falling apart
I'll pick you up
Piece by piece
And if the puzzle's enough
Then I'll leave room in my arms
My shadow queen
My shadow queen
It's the light in your eye
And the dark underneath
If the spirits can guide
Me to you
Maybe then I'll believe
You're the blood, I'm the wine
You're the lock, I'm the key
Ignorance is a lie
It's the truth
That we urgently need
In the wake of your heart
I promise I will not go
I'd never hope to restart
On this foundation, grow with me
As you please
When you're falling apart
Remember all the words we speak
Reaffirm your peace
And I'll leave room in my arms
My shadow queen
My shadow queen
My shadow queen
It's the light in your eye
And the dark underneath
If the spirits can guide
Me to you
Maybe then I'll believe
You're the blood, I'm the wine
You're the lock, I'm the key
Ignorance is a lie
It's the truth
That we urgently need
My shadow queen
My shadow queen
