The Bad Bad Hats' official site is http://badbadhats.com/. After their recent success being played on MTV's Teen Wolf and Catfish, they relocated their 2013 EP It Hurts to http://www.afternoonrecords.com/bad-bad-hats. They also put their most recent venture, an album called Psychic Reader, on there. They were formerly based on bandcamp, where you can still download their first EP at http://badbadhats.bandcamp.com/, as well as buy merch.
Shame
Bad Bad Hats Lyrics
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Loved you twice, count to three
I don't wanna be afraid of you
Always runnin' away
I don't wanna get used to you
Never comin' my way
Bites the bullet, swallows the key
The lyrics to the song Shame by Bad Bad Hats depict the feeling of disappointment and regret from a failed relationship. The singer expresses her disappointment in herself for falling in love with someone who has hurt her twice, hence the line "Loved you once, shame on me, loved you twice, count to three." She then expresses her reluctance to continue the cycle of getting hurt by someone who she's afraid of and who never reciprocates her feelings. The imagery of a "rotten heart" eating away at her and swallowing the key further emphasizes her struggle to move on from this toxic relationship.
The chorus of the song reiterates her desire to break free from this cycle, to not always be running away and to not get used to someone who never comes her way. The repetition of this line emphasizes her determination to not let her emotions hold her back from finding happiness.
Overall, the lyrics to Shame convey a relatable message about the struggles of letting go of a toxic relationship and the importance of prioritizing one's own mental and emotional health.
Line by Line Meaning
Loved you once, shame on me
I made a mistake by loving you the first time, and I blame myself for it
Loved you twice, count to three
I gave you another chance and you disappointed me again, so I won't make the same mistake a third time
I don't wanna be afraid of you
I'm tired of feeling scared or intimidated whenever I'm around you
Always runnin' away
I find myself constantly trying to escape from you and the situation we're in
I don't wanna get used to you
I don't want to become accustomed to your negative behavior or treatment towards me
Never comin' my way
You don't show me any affection, love, or attention, and it hurts me deeply
Rotten heart, eats at me
Your toxic behavior and actions towards me are slowly destroying my own heart and well-being
Bites the bullet, swallows the key
I'm willing to endure the pain and difficulty of letting you go, even if it means locking away my own emotions and desires
Contributed by Adeline H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joshbrekke6374
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Love it, want more of it!!
@iarahsmiler16
THIS IS GOLD. THIS DESERVE MORE VIEWS.
@Hakim-uf2ht
THE RECRUIT 🔥
@marcradinzel3705
I'm totally smitten. Bad Bad Hats are awesome. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the epic guitar solo scene. Amazing in all the right ways.
@robertheck1346
I just found this band today and it is the best thing ever.
@catn1790
Kerry is the best!! Seen them once live and Kerry is so sweet!!!!
@SeanBoke
Organic mix of distinct yet related elements tossed together (yet still cohesive even without any added "dressing").
@EADGBe
this song + this video = gold. love it
@zoebeebe7123
how could you not love this band or her
@anthonyabarca-ey2un
7 years ago (at the time of this comment)? Why/how in the FRICK do they not have a million views yet?!