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"Shadow" is the second single by American recording artist Ashlee Simpson, taken from her debut album, ''Autobiography'' (2004). The single peaked at #57 in the United States, becoming Simpson's second ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry; it also peaked at #31 in Australia. ==Song information== "Shadow" was written by Ashlee Simpson, Kara DioGuardi and producer John Shanks. It is three minutes and fifty-seven seconds long, and is the third track on ''Autobiography''. The song is about feelings Simpson had (when she was about 15 or 16 years old), according to one interview〔Spence D., ("Ashlee Simpson Interview" ), IGN.com, July 29, 2004, page 3.〕 of living in the shadow of the dreams and accomplishments of her famous older sister, Jessica, and finding her own identity. Although "Shadow" is noted for having somewhat dark lyrics, it concludes with a positive message, as Simpson sings that "everything's cool now" and "the past is in the past." Simpson has said that it is "about loving yourself and coming to terms with who you are";〔Joe D'Angelo, ("Ashlee Simpson To Play An Actress In 'Wannabe' Flick" ), MTV News, September 23, 2004.〕 also, in an interview on ''Live with Regis and Kelly'' on September 22, 2004, Simpson explained the song's meaning: "Shadow" was called the "best and most personal song" on the album in a ''People'' magazine review.〔''Autobiography'' album review, ''People'', 2 August 2004, page 41.〕 There has, however, also been criticism of the song's lyrics for seeming excessively dramatic in light of Simpson's apparently loving family and fortunate circumstances.〔Spence D., (''Autobiography'' album review ), IGN.com, September 17, 2004, page 1.〕 Asked in one interview about the unhappiness she expresses in "Shadow" about her childhood, and whether it's "just for the song," Simpson replied: Simpson also related, on another occasion, that "()hen my sister heard the song she cried and said, 'That's the most beautiful song I've ever heard!'"〔(MSN Live chat with Ashlee Simpson ), July 19, 2004.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shadow (Ashlee Simpson song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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