Between my best intentions, and the most mistaken deeds   Between my greatest yearnings, and the smallest satisfaction   Between my mind’s vivid visions, and all the drabness I see   The shadow falls, he almost smothers me      Just when I think I can make myself clear   The shadow descends, he chokes me with fear   I want to sidestep him, but so far I can’t break free      There’s always the shadow   The shadow of doubt   Standing between me and all I want to be   The shadow of doubt      He leaves me to question my own sincerity   Looks over my shoulder to make decisions tough   His arms enfold us when I hold you close to me   I can’t say, “I love you” and have it mean enough      Use the courage of conviction   And make the shadow fade   Build the strength that comes through hope   And make that shadow fade      Care beyond what words can say   And make the shadow fade   With power in your mind   Keep the shadow behind you