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Such a Shame
An Pierlé Lyrics
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To believe in escape
A live on every face
And that's a change
Till I finally left with an ache
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
That I still hide my face
And that's a shame
In these trembling hands my fate
Tells me to react
I don't care
Maybe it's unkind if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
Right across my name
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
Such a shame
An Pierlé’s “Such a Shame” is a reflective song that discusses the complexities of change and the emotions that accompany it. The lyrics start with a lament about the naivety in believing that life can be escaped, with the phrase “such a shame” being repeated throughout the song. Pierlé then sings about the conflicting feeling of wanting to change while also being hesitant to do so, as she wonders if her actions will have negative consequences. The song is thought-provoking and cathartic in its exploration of the internal struggle of wanting to break free from a rut while fearing the unknown.
The chorus is particularly poignant with the repetition of “it’s a shame, number me with rage, number me in haste, such a shame” signifying the frustration and disappointment that Pierlé feels towards herself for not being able to change as quickly as she wants. Additionally, the cathartic nature of the song continues with the repetition of “maybe I don’t know if I should change, a feeling that we share”, which might suggest that most people struggle with the same internal battle of knowing when and how to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a shame
The situation being discussed in the song is regrettable.
To believe in escape
It's unfortunate to think that running away from problems is the solution.
A live on every face
People are putting on a front, pretending to be happy when they're really not.
And that's a change
This change in behavior is notable and concerning.
Till I finally left with an ache
The artist's attempts to escape have only caused them emotional pain.
Tell me to relax
Other people are trying to calm the singer down.
I just stare
But the singer is unable to let go of their worries and anxieties.
Maybe I don't know if I should change
The artist is torn between wanting to change their situation and feeling unsure about whether it's the right thing to do.
A feeling that we share
Other people can relate to the artist's struggles.
It's a shame
Number me with rage
The situation is so upsetting that the artist is filled with anger.
Number me in haste
The singer feels like they're being treated like a number, rather than a person with real emotions and struggles.
This eagerness to change
The artist is desperate for change, but also conflicted about whether it's the right thing to do.
That I still hide my face
Despite everything, the singer is still ashamed of their situation and doesn't want to show their face to the world.
In these trembling hands my fate
The singer feels like their fate is out of their control and they're powerless to change it.
Tells me to react
Despite this, the singer knows they have to do something to change their situation.
I don't care
But they don't know where to start or what to do, so they feel apathetic.
Such a shame
Right across my name
The shame and struggle the artist feels is an integral part of their identity.
This eagerness to change
The desire for something different is overpowering the singer's thoughts and actions.
Writer(s): Mark David Hollis, An Miel Mia Pierle
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saravos3531
Such A Shame
( Talk Talk Cover )
Such a shame
To believe in escape
"A live on every face"
And that's a change
Till I finally left with the "8"
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
The dice decide my fate
And that's a shame
In these trembling hands my faith
Tells me to react "I don't care"
Maybe it's unkind if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
It's a shame
Write across my name
"Such a shame"
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
Such a shame
@paullavan6098
This is a great cover of a truly great song. Talk Talk remain entirely unique.
@MrFloyd29
Version épurée, dans la lignée de ce que Mark Hollis a fait vers la fin de Talk Talk. Bien vu! Bel hommage à ce talent oublié.
@streenathalie2786
Pourtant fan de la version originale, j'adore celle-ci aussi...magnifique! ♥
@philonico
C'est magnifique j'adore!!!
@paulrecords7872
Beautiful version!!!
@sarahessid206
J adore ❤
@Pengochan
Great cover. Reminds me a little of Tori Amos, due to making not just a cover but totally her own version/interpretation of it.
@saravos3531
Such A Shame
( Talk Talk Cover )
Such a shame
To believe in escape
"A live on every face"
And that's a change
Till I finally left with the "8"
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
I'm always on the run and I hate copy paste for god's sake
The dice decide my fate
And that's a shame
In these trembling hands my faith
Tells me to react "I don't care"
Maybe it's unkind if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame
Tell me to relax
I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Number me in haste
It's a shame
Write across my name
"Such a shame"
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
Such a shame
@Apiedapie1
Geweldig! Veel en veel mooier dan het origineel. Hier zit gevoel in.
@marietteiung433
INCREDIBLE !! You must do other cover