Shame
B.Blase Lyrics
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Bottom of the barrel, ravin' mad
And I thought of you, everyday since Malibu
But ooh, I've been had
Cause it's a shame, shame you didn't come along sooner
Yeah I been, bellyaching for a smile like that
And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin
And it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
Nothing's changed and nothing feels the same
And I can't find my keys, so I'll just stay the night
Don't turn out that light
Cause it's a shame, shame you didn't come along sooner
Yeah I been, bellyaching for a smile like that
And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin
And it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
Oh I said
Shame, shame you didn't come along sooner
Oh I been, bellyaching for a smile like that
And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin
And it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
Oh I said, I said
Shame, shame you didn't come along sooner
Yeah I been, bellyaching for a smile like that
And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin
And it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
Oh it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
In B.Blase's song "Shame," the lyrics express a sense of regret and longing for someone who didn't come into the singer's life sooner. The chorus repeats the phrase "Shame, shame you didn't come along sooner," expressing disappointment and sadness that this person wasn't a part of the singer's life earlier. The verses reveal the consequences of the singer's life without this person, describing feeling like they are at the "bottom of the barrel," "ravin' mad," and living with the "everliving sin."
The line "And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin" is particularly interesting. It suggests that the singer may feel guilty or ashamed of their past actions, and that this person could have helped them escape the consequences of their mistakes.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the reference to Malibu in the opening lines. This could symbolize a happy memory or a metaphorical place of calm and ease that the singer longs to return to.
The imagery of the final verse, with the singer asking the person to hurry home and not turn out the light, creates a sense of urgency and longing. The ending line, "Oh it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner," repeats the feeling of regret and missed opportunities.
Overall, "Shame" is a heartfelt plea for a missed connection and a nod to the powerful impact that certain individuals can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I've been had
I've been tricked or deceived
Bottom of the barrel, ravin' mad
I'm at my lowest point and feeling crazy
And I thought of you, everyday since Malibu
I've been thinking of you every day since my time in Malibu
Cause it's a shame, shame you didn't come along sooner
I regret that you weren't in my life earlier
Yeah I been, bellyaching for a smile like that
I've been complaining and wanting someone to make me smile like you do
And this life I live, feels like the consequences of the everliving sin
My life feels like a punishment for a never-ending mistake
Hurry home darlin', slam your doors
Please come home quickly and passionately
Nothing's changed and nothing feels the same
Everything feels stagnant and unchanged
And I can't find my keys, so I'll just stay the night
I'm unable to leave and will spend the night here
Don't turn out that light
Please don't turn off the light
Oh I said
I repeated what I said earlier
Oh it's a doggone shame you didn't come along sooner
I really wish you were in my life earlier
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: J.B. Boone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pontus_Kjallman
Youtube has really turned into a goldmine for finding obscure old tracks! I still sing this one sometimes and it was one of the last vinyl 12'' I bought: Living in Swedish Lapland at that time I remember phoning a DJ shop in the capitol Stockholm and the owner playing it over the phone :) Now my record is long gone and it is so nice to find it here - thank you so much!!
@fjm1235
So true man.
@discipleofthemessiah1796
😁💃🏻🕺🏼💃🏻🕺🏼
@jonathanbrown172
I was 16 yrs old when i used to listen this on the radio mixshow V-103(Baltimore)... A group called the Numarx used to rock this joint mixing on 8 turntables🔥🔥🔥🔥
@mariopantoja8259
🔥 🔥 🔥
@bahalospanty
No one ever needs 8 turntables
@bahalospanty
Honestly I don’t think there’s a mixer that could handle 8 turntable lines even in this day and age let alone in the 80s
@discipleofthemessiah1796
Whoa 😳
@thema1998
It's a shame that "Shame" doesn't have more views. At least more people learning about it because of Vox.
@jorgegalban5229
I had this 12” and played it at many house parties