Shadowboxer

About Shadowboxer

"Shadowboxer" is a heartfelt ballad about a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics suggest a past lover, who is now a friend, but the narrator remains cautious and untrusting due the betrayals of the past. This lingering fear of hurt is illustrated in the chorus when the singer expresses her desire to be ready for what her former lover 'does', thus she remains in an anticipatory state, constantly avoiding getting too close or letting her guard down, as symbolized by her being a 'shadowboxer'. .

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About this song

Credited to

Fiona Apple

Album

Tidal · Track 3 of 10

Released

July 23, 1996

Duration

5:24

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539,121 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Tidal