Only Shallow

"Only Shallow" is a song by the alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine. It is the opening track and second single from the band's second studio album, Loveless (1991), released on Creation Records. Written by Kevin Shields and Bilinda Butcher, "Only Shallow" features Shields' distinctive guitar sound—a technique known as "glide guitar"—characterized by heavy use of a tremolo bar while strumming.

[Verse 1: Bilinda Butcher] Sleep like a pillow, no one there Where she won't care, anywhere Soft as a pillow, touch her hair Where she won't dare, somewhere [Verse 2: Bilinda Butcher] Sweet like a mallow, softer, fair Feel like you grew stronger Sleep, going to tremble, she's not square Soft like there's silk, everywhere [Verse 3: Bilinda Butcher] Sleep as a pillow, comfort there Where she won't dare, anywhere Look in the mirror, she's not there Where she won't care, somewhere