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Dokken – Standing in the Shadows (1987) | Track profile | Dork

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Dokken
Back for the Attack
Standing in the Shadows

TRACK

Standing in the Shadows

Release date: 1987

From Back for the Attack

About This Track

"Standing in the Shadows" is a track by Dokken, from the album Back for the Attack, released 1987. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Dokken

Dokken

Lyrics

Standing in the Shadows

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]

He was a desparate man

They couldn't understand

He wanted more from life

It was his one device

Yeah, he felt right at home

When the lights were low

Yeah, it was in his eyes

And it was no surprise

[Pre-Chorus 1]

Through the streets at night

He smiled like no other

As he played again

Look to find another

[Chorus]

Standin' in the shadows

Watchin' the world go by

Standin' in the shadows

He was lookin'

Lookin' for a place to hide

[Verse 2]

He felt this way before

And knew he wanted more

He knew the dawn would come

And he'd be on the run

But still they drove him on

Like a loaded gun

His time was runnin' out

And then he realized that he'd been here before

[Pre-Chorus 2]

Like a scream in the night

For his crime, they showed no pity

Even though they'd done the same

It's the way of life in the city

[Chorus]

Standin' in the shadows

Watchin' the world go by

Standin' in the shadows

He was lookin'

Lookin' for a place to hide

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]

Lock your doors

[Chorus 2]

Standin' in the shadows

Watchin' the world go by

He was standin' in the shadows

Lookin'

Lookin' for a place to hide

[Outro]

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

He was standin' in the shadows

Watchin' the world

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

He was standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

Standin' in the shadows

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Track details

From Back for the Attack

1987

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Album

Back for the Attack

Release year

1987

—Mr. Scary
—Burning Like a Flame
—Heaven Sent
—Cry of the Gypsy
—Stop Fighting Love
—Prisoner
—Night by Night
—Kiss of Death
—Lost Behind the Wall
—Sleepless Night
—Standing in the Shadows
—So Many Tears
—Back for the Attack

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson
Producer: Neil Kernon
Drums: Mick Brown
Guitar: George Lynch
Assistant Engineer: Andy Udoff, Eddie Ashworth
Background Vocals: Jeff Pilson, Mick Brown
Bass Guitar: Jeff Pilson
Lead Vocals: Don Dokken
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig
Mixing Engineer: Michael Barbiero, Steve Thompson