The lyrics "I've heard rumors of true reality" and "Reality is harsh on the feet of shadows" reflect the journey of becoming "more real" as one moves toward a spiritual home.
It features a diverse range of people of different ages, ethnicities, and emotions singing the lyrics to emphasize a shared human experience. Brooke Fraser - Shadowfeet
The song's title and central metaphors are heavily inspired by book, The Great Divorce . The lyrics "I've heard rumors of true reality"
In Lewis's work, inhabitants of Hell are portrayed as "shadows" who find the reality of Heaven painfully solid—even a blade of grass can pierce their feet. Brooke Fraser - Shadowfeet
Directed by and filmed in Sydney, the music video uses a minimalist portrait style: