Between the shadows - Score Suite for Choir

SCORE INFO

Suite in 5 movements for choir by composer Mark Van Overmeire (SSAATTB & soprano solo in Mvnt. 5). Atmospheric music with beautiful rhythms and harmonies.

INSTRUMENTATION

Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass (SSAATTB & soprano solo in Mvt. 5)

“Between the shadows” takes us to a corner deep within ourselves where we find the strength to overcome our doubts and fears. To a place where we can dream about who we want to be. To an understanding that the sacrifices we make are for the greater good. To a purpose that will reveal itself when the time is right. To a destiny that takes our hand and leads the way. See, hear, and listen ...

MOVEMENTS

1. When all is said and done
2. I come to you
3. In your dreams
4. Where we live together
5. Hiding between the shadows

Music and lyrics by Mark Van Overmeire

Duration: circa 24 minutes

Published in 2024

Catalog number: SC-2024-01

LYRICS

1. When all is said and done

Don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. To find your own way
Don’t stop. Believe
Don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. So, no need to stay
Don’t stop
It’s not real

Don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. To find your own way
Don’t stop. Believe
Don’t stop
Just leave

No need to, no need to stay
No need to, no need to betray
So, don’t stop now
Just don’t stop now
So, don’t stop now
Time moves on

You don’t hear it
The shadow talks to me here
It’s far and shallow
It comes closer. Hear?
Why don’t you see?

Between (I see the light) the shadows (Night turns to day)
Between (I see the light) the shadows (Night turns to day)

I (Do you hear it?) will try (You have to try) to hear it (Do you not hear it?)

You will not cry

I will find a way out
There’s nothing to hold me back here
It is time to go

So, don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. To find your own way
Don’t stop. Believe
Don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. So, no need to stay
Don’t stop
It’s not real

Don’t stop. Go on
Don’t stop. To find your own way
Don’t stop. Believe
Don’t stop
Just leave

No need to, no need to stay
No need to, no need to betray

So, don’t stop now
Just don’t stop now
So, don’t stop now
Don’t stop

2. I come to you

No way out
Is this a dream?
No way out
Hard to believe

Broad daylight. High walls around me
I only follow my shadow
Talking to myself and walking in circles
I’m staring at the meadow

No way out and so I ask. Is this a dream?
There’s no way out and so it is just hard to believe

Look up So, no need to get lost inside me
Better to catch up and light up my soul to get out
Better not to give up

Like a frozen statue
Lost in time and turned to blue

There’s no way out and so I ask. Is this a dream?
Still no way out and so it is just hard to believe

Broad daylight and high walls around me
I only follow my shadow
Talking to myself, walking in endless circles
Close to the meadow

Go on. Do what you have to do
Go on. I will be here and say what’s true
Go on. Do what you have to do
Go on. I will not give up

Uh (Uh) Uh (Uh)
Uh (Ah)
Ah, ah
Uh (Uh) Uh (Uh)
Ah (Ah)
Ah, ah (Ah, ah)
Uh (Ah) Uh (Ah)
Ah, ah, ah, ah

No way out and so I ask. Is this a dream?
There’s no way out and so it is just hard to believe

Broad daylight and high walls around me
I only follow my shadow
Talking to myself, walking in circles
Staring at the meadow

No way out and so I ask. Is this a dream?
Still no way out and so it is just hard to believe


3. In your dreams

Uh (Dream on. Dream on)
Uh (I see your face. A warm embrace)
Uh (Dream on. Dream on. Dream on)

I see your face
A warm embrace
I see your face
And dream away

Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?

Dream on
Dream on
I see your face (Ah)
A warm embrace (Ah)
I see your face
And dream away

Uh, Uh
Uh, Uh (Uh)
Uh (Uh)
Uh (Uh), Uh (Uh)
Uh (Uh). Uh (Uh)

I see your face (Ah)
Gone with no trace (Ah)
I see your face
Gone without a trace (Ah)

Dream on
Dream on
Dream on

I see your face
A warm embrace
I see your face
And dream away

Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?
Tell me. Why me?


4. Where we live together

In this song a tale of love is waiting to be told
But the shades of grey in this story might leave you in the cold (Uh)


When it all began the sun was high, the breeze light and fair (Uh)
But as day turns night you sensed and felt one had to beware (Uh)

It was on a day like any when our gaze made it clear
We were meant to be together, and it was for all to hear

Holding hands and feeling high, nothing stood in our way (Uh)
It sure was for all to see that our love was here to stay

Life was grand with joy around, the sky was blue and clear (Uh)
Then one day dark clouds came by and a crack starts to appear (Uh)
Tension rose and words were told, it ended with a cry (Uh)
If not for our endless love, we would’ve said goodbye

Love takes time, it does take time to love, let us not pretend
Love should go, it should go on, this is not the end
Love takes time, it does take time to love, let us not pretend
Love should go, it should go on, this is not the end (Uh)

Time went by and my beauty wilted just like a flower
It felt like my mind was locked up in an ivory tower (Uh)

Promise made, a bond forged, and we went all the way (Uh)
All could see our union and it was here to stay (Uh)

Love takes time. Love takes time. We know that love takes time
Love should go. Love should go. We know love should go on (Uh)

Life went on with chores around, the sky less blue and clear (Uh)
Year by year and day by day, the past yearns to appear
Feelings hurt when words were told but we won’t and will not cry (Uh)
It is fate that led us here we’ll never say goodbye (Uh)

Love takes time, it does take time to love, let us not pretend
Love should go, it should go on, until the very end (Uh)
Love takes time, it does take time to love, let us not pretend
Love should go, it should go on, until the end


5. Hiding between the shadows

Mm (Mm)
Mm (Mm)

Follow me (Mm)
And you will see (Mm)
Shades of blue (Mm)
So clear and true (Mm, Ah)

Hold my hand (Ah)
Take a stand (Ah)

Follow the tide (Ah)
No need to hide (Ah)

Come to me (Ah)
Listen and see (Ah)
A world so bright (Ah)

It turns dark to light (Ah)
Follow the tide (Ah)
No need to hide (Ah)

Between the shadows (Ah)
Between the shadows (Ah)

Ah, ah (Ah, ah)
Ah ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah (Ah, ah)
Ah, ah
Ah, ah (Ah)
Ah, ah, ah, ah