Shame
Bastille Lyrics


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There is no love lost here between us
Where are those friends who pulled no punches
Shock from my hip with one another
We got so far from them
We're miles from way back when

I'm so nervous saying this out loud
As the words roll off my tongue and out my mouth

I can see a change
I can see a change in you
I see it coursing through your veins
And it is a shame
It is a shame on you
I barely recognize your face

And I don't like what I'm seeing lately
Oh I don't like who I'm seeing lately oh

So many seasons fell beneath us
Too many voices on our shoulders
I miss us dancing through the same noise
But here we are my friend
We're miles from way back when

I never knew that I could be slowed down, oh oh
I never knew that I could be slowed down until I told you

I can see a change
I can see a change in you
I see it coursing through your veins
And it is a shame
Oh it is a shame oh you
I barely recognize your face

And I don't like what I'm seeing lately oh
I don't like who I'm seeing lately oh

Lately I'm living in the past
Who am I to judge
I'm the worst of all
Some things are better left unsaid
But I miss the person I knew before

And I can see a change
I can see a change in you
I see it coursing through your veins
And it is a shame
Oh it is a shame oh you
I barely recognize your face

And I don't like what I'm seeing lately oh
I don't like who I'm seeing lately oh





I don't know who I'm seeing lately oh
I don't know who I'm seeing lately oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bastille's song "Shame" explore the deterioration of a relationship between two people. The singer reflects on the distance that has grown between them, symbolized by the line "We're miles from way back when." The absence of love between them is evident, and the singer wonders where their once close friends have gone. The references to shocking each other with words and feeling nervous about speaking their concerns out loud suggest that their communication has become strained.


The lyrics also depict a change in the person that the singer once knew. There is a sense of disappointment and sadness as the singer barely recognizes their face and dislikes what they're seeing lately. The chorus emphasizes this change, with the singer observing this transformation coursing through their veins. It is seen as a shame, highlighting the sadness and regret surrounding the situation.


As the song continues, the singer reflects on the past and how they miss the connection they once had. They acknowledge their own flaws and recognize that some things are better left unsaid. However, the longing for the person they knew before remains, and the singer is left confused and uncertain about who they are seeing now.


Overall, the lyrics of "Shame" delve into the struggle of witnessing someone change and drift away in a relationship. It explores the emotions of disappointment, regret, and longing for the past connection that has been lost.


Line by Line Meaning

There is no love lost here between us
There is no affection remaining in our relationship


Where are those friends who pulled no punches
Where are those friends who were honest and straightforward with us


Shock from my hip with one another
Surprising each other with our actions


We got so far from them
We have distanced ourselves from those friends


We're miles from way back when
We have drifted far from what we used to be


I'm so nervous saying this out loud
I feel anxious expressing this openly


As the words roll off my tongue and out my mouth
As I speak them aloud


I can see a change
I can perceive a transformation


I see it coursing through your veins
I see it flowing strongly within you


And it is a shame
And it is regrettable


It is a shame on you
It is something to be ashamed of, on your part


I barely recognize your face
I can hardly identify you anymore


And I don't like what I'm seeing lately
And I am not fond of the recent changes I have witnessed


Oh I don't like who I'm seeing lately oh
Oh, I dislike the person you have become recently


So many seasons fell beneath us
We have experienced numerous periods of time together


Too many voices on our shoulders
We have been influenced by too many opinions


I miss us dancing through the same noise
I miss us navigating the chaos together


But here we are my friend
However, here we are, my friend


We're miles from way back when
We have distanced ourselves greatly from the past


I never knew that I could be slowed down, oh oh
I never realized that I could be hindered or slowed


I never knew that I could be slowed down until I told you
I never knew until I confided in you


Lately I'm living in the past
Recently, I have been dwelling on the past


Who am I to judge
Who am I to criticize or pass judgment


I'm the worst of all
I am the most flawed or guilty


Some things are better left unsaid
Some things are best not spoken or expressed


But I miss the person I knew before
However, I long for the person I used to know


I don't know who I'm seeing lately oh
I am unsure of the person I am observing recently


I don't know who I'm seeing lately oh
I don't know who I am witnessing these days




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK CREW, DANIEL SMITH

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