Shame
Inward Eye Lyrics
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The pusher, the beggar, the government too.
The coppers, the stalkers keeping in line,
The animals are coming and you're running out of time.
Running from them, now we're, now we're coming.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you when we get you.
The leaders are cheaters, don't care if we die.
Elected officials are telling us lies.
The preachers, the teachers, the sick pedophiles,
You think that you're free, but you're drunk on your own denial.
Running from them, now we're, now we're coming.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you when we get you.
Whoa, whoa, we're screaming.
Whoa, whoa, we're freezing.
Whoa, whoa, we're bleeding.
Whoa, whoa.
We're screaming. We're freezing. We're bleeding.
What's the reason? What's the reason? What's the reason?
Feeling, bleeding, can't touch us now.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you.
Shame on you. Shame on you.
Shame on you. Shame on you.
You. You.
The lyrics to Inward Eye's song "Shame" are a strong statement against social injustice, calling out various figures in society that abuse their power to the detriment of others. The list of individuals and groups being held accountable is pretty extensive, and covers rapists, sadists, pushers, beggars, and government officials in addition to more specific groups like police officers, stalkers, and pedophiles. The song makes it clear that these people have been running wild for far too long, and that it's time for change.
The lyrics are also a call to action, with the band declaring that they are coming for those who have caused suffering for others. They are not only calling out the wrongs that have been done, but also promising to take action against them. The repetition of the phrase "Shame on you" reinforces the idea that these people should be ashamed of their actions, and that it's time for them to be held accountable.
The final section of the song introduces a sense of urgency, with the repeated lines "We're screaming. We're freezing. We're bleeding. What's the reason?" The combination of these three physical sensations reflects the pain and trauma that is caused by the actions of those being called out in the song. The question "What's the reason?" is a powerful one, as it begs the abusers to question the motives behind their actions and to reflect on the harm that they have caused.
Line by Line Meaning
The rapist, the sadist, we're coming for you.
We will come for those who commit sexual assault and violent acts.
The pusher, the beggar, the government too.
Drug dealers and beggars aren't the only ones responsible for the drug trade; the government is also to blame.
The coppers, the stalkers keeping in line,
The police and those who harass and intimidate others to keep them obedient are being watched.
The animals are coming and you're running out of time.
Those perpetrating these atrocities will have to eventually answer for their crimes, and time is running out.
Running from them, now we're, now we're coming.
We may have been running from these issues in the past, but now we are prepared to face them.
Shame on you. Shame on all you're doing.
We are holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Shame on you. Shame on, we'll take it to you.
We will confront those responsible directly with their shameful actions.
The leaders are cheaters, don't care if we die.
The people in charge are dishonest and don't care if their decisions lead to the loss of life.
Elected officials are telling us lies.
Politicians are not being truthful with their constituents.
The preachers, the teachers, the sick pedophiles,
Even those in positions of trust and authority have been found complicit in unspeakable acts.
You think that you're free, but you're drunk on your own denial.
People may believe they are free, but they are simply fooling themselves and in a state of denial.
Whoa, whoa, we're screaming.
We are passionate and loud in our outrage against these injustices.
Whoa, whoa, we're freezing.
We are scared and vulnerable in the face of these injustices, but we are still fighting back.
Whoa, whoa, we're bleeding.
We are being hurt by these injustices, physically and emotionally.
We're screaming. We're freezing. We're bleeding. What's the reason? What's the reason? What's the reason? Feeling, bleeding, can't touch us now.
We are experiencing many intense emotions due to the injustices we are combating, but despite the pain, we cannot be stopped.
Shame on you. Shame on you. Shame on you. Shame on you. You. You.
Repeatedly and directly addressing those responsible for their actions and the shame they should feel.
Contributed by Isaiah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.