Shape I
Ambrosia Lyrics


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When you're in the shape I'm in
It's tellin' me somethin'
It's givin' me warning
It's gotta be rough, man
When you're in the shape I'm in
From all of your lies
You left me cryin'
Didn't know where I could turn to
You said you loved me
And you turned your back on me, girl
And I believed in all your lies
You took my heart and soul
And now the pain won't go
When you're in the shape I'm in
It's tellin' me somethin'
It's givin' me warning
It's gotta be rough, man
When you're in the shape I'm in
From all of your lies
Was I the one man
That you said you'd always stand by
But when the hard times came
You left without a goodbye
Was I a fool to let you go?
How can I feel alive
When I just feel like dyin'?
Can't you see I'm a man who's cryin'?
You took my heart and soul
And now the pain won't go, no
Shape I'm in
From all of your lies
Was I a fool to let you go?
How can I feel alive
When I just feel like dyin'?
Shape I'm In




When you're in the shape I'm in
From all of your lies

Overall Meaning

In "Shape I'm In," Ambrosia sings about the pain and heartbreak caused by someone's lies and betrayal. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of shock and disbelief at the sudden loss of a relationship that they had believed was solid. The chorus repeats the phrase "when you're in the shape I'm in, it's telling me something, it's giving me warning, it's gotta be rough, man," which suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation.


The verse then goes on to describe how the singer feels let down, after having believed in the love and commitment of their partner. The line "you took my heart and soul and now the pain won't go" emphasizes the depth of the heartbreak. The singer wonders if they were a fool to let the relationship end, but also recognizes that the pain is too much to bear.


Overall, the lyrics to "Shape I'm In" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and vulnerability. The singer is grappling with feelings of hurt and betrayal, struggling to make sense of a sudden breakup that has left them reeling.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're in the shape I'm in
Being in my current emotional state


It's tellin' me somethin'
My inner instinct is giving me a message


It's givin' me warning
My instinct is cautioning me


It's gotta be rough, man
This is going to be a tough experience


From all of your lies
The result of all of the untruths you told me


You left me cryin'
You caused me to weep with your actions


Didn't know where I could turn to
I was unsure of where to seek help and support


You said you loved me
You professed your love to me


And you turned your back on me, girl
However, you deserted me, lady


And I believed in all your lies
Unfortunately, I placed my trust in your falsehoods


You took my heart and soul
You took complete control of my emotional well-being


And now the pain won't go
Now the agony I feel won't dissipate


Was I the one man
Was I the only man


That you said you'd always stand by
That you promised to stick with forever


But when the hard times came
However, when the problems arrived


You left without a goodbye
You exited without bidding adieu


Was I a fool to let you go?
Was I daft for permitting you to depart?


How can I feel alive
How can I experience joy or vitality


When I just feel like dyin'?
When I feel terrible and akin to dying?


Can't you see I'm a man who's cryin'?
Can't you perceive that I'm a man who's weeping?


Shape I'm in
My current emotional condition


Was I a fool to let you go?
Was I foolish to allow you to depart?


How can I feel alive
How can I feel vibrant and energetic


When I just feel like dyin'?
When I'm experiencing such agony?


Shape I'm In
My present emotional state


From all of your lies
The result of all of the falsehoods you told me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID ROBERT PACK, JOSEPH PUERTA

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Comments from YouTube:

Neal Gold

David Pack's guitar work never ceases to amaze me.

Edith Lasiter

It is Joe Puerta

SuperNolaguy

3:31 Whoa...guitar solo magically conveys heartbreak and suffering that can actually be felt by the listener

Jari Matikainen

A killer song, love it!

Bill Cooper

Sherolyn you are crazy!!! hahahhaha

denadear

Who sang lead on this? Because it clearly doesn't sound like David Pack. And I never could figure it out.

Jeff Ryan Music

@phepple thank you. I was wondering also. Question is, why did they have that guy sing on this song when he wasn't even in the band???

Daniel Nelson

@Edith Lasiter Royce

Edith Lasiter

Joe Puerta

phepple

The Brilliant Royce Jones