Shame On Me
Bobby Bare Lyrics


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Shame on me for hurting you what can I say what can I do
Last night I was blind but today I see I did you wrong shame on me

You say you won't be seein' me again you say we're through
I wouldn't want to see the sunrise tomorrow if I knew that to be true
I know that just sayin' sorry doesn't sound out a lot
But the girl you saw me with last night means no more to me
Than the thousand stars to the great clouds that cover the night
The more I look at her the more I realize how much I love you
Shame on me for hurting you...

I'll admit I shouldn't have given into love's wild temptation
With someone I cared nothing for I was blind and I hurt you




Can you ever forgive the fool the fool who really loves you
Last night I was blind but today I see I did you wrong shame on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Bare's song "Shame on Me" express the regret of a man who has cheated on his significant other. He acknowledges the pain he has caused and takes responsibility for his actions by saying "shame on me for hurting you". He is desperate to make amends and begs for forgiveness, admitting that he was blinded by love's temptation and acted foolishly. He recognizes that just saying sorry may not be enough, but hopes that his love will be strong enough to overcome his mistake.


The singer's emotions are raw and intense throughout the song, as he tries to convince his partner not to leave him. He assures her that the other woman means nothing to him and that he loves her more than anything else in the world. He pleads with her to forgive him and not let the mistake of one night ruin their entire relationship. The refrain "shame on me for hurting you" is a powerful declaration of regret and remorse that is repeated to emphasize the depth of his emotions.


Overall, the song "Shame on Me" is a powerful exploration of the consequences of infidelity and the need for forgiveness in relationships. It portrays the intense emotions of a man who has done wrong and the struggle to make things right again.


Line by Line Meaning

Shame on me for hurting you what can I say what can I do
I feel deeply sorry for causing you harm. I want to make things right, but I don't know how.


You say you won't be seein' me again you say we're through
You expressed that you want nothing to do with me from now on. You're breaking up with me.


I wouldn't want to see the sunrise tomorrow if I knew that to be true
If it's true that we're through, I don't want to live through another day without you in my life.


I know that just sayin' sorry doesn't sound out a lot
I am aware that apologizing alone is not enough to make up for what I've done.


But the girl you saw me with last night means no more to me
The person you saw me with last night holds no importance to me beyond as much as any other random person.


Than the thousand stars to the great clouds that cover the night
That person means less to me than the countless stars that adorn the night sky.


The more I look at her the more I realize how much I love you
The more I try to like that other person, the more I understand how much I truly love you.


I'll admit I shouldn't have given into love's wild temptation
I confess that I should not have acted on my impulsive desire for someone else.


With someone I cared nothing for I was blind and I hurt you
I was foolish to get involved with a person who meant nothing to me. My blindness towards my love for you caused you pain.


Can you ever forgive the fool the fool who really loves you
Despite my foolish mistake, I truly love you. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?


Last night I was blind but today I see I did you wrong shame on me
I was too blind to recognize the harm I would cause you, but now I see the error of my ways. I feel remorseful and ashamed for hurting you.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN BARRANCO, STEVEN JOSEPH WILLIAMS

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Lynda pabaon

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND SAD SONG. i HAVE LOVED THIS SONG SINCE THE FIRST TIME I HEARD IT. Bobby Bare is one of my all time favorite singers. LLOP

Marielle Martin

I feel the same way. I still play it today August 8th 2021.

fhwandell

Love this song. Bobby Bare can sure style a message. Another good example is his 500 miles away from home song.

ENDERTON2000

Detroit city too

Nina Sammut

fhwandell beautiful song

onlyme114 D.

Man it's been a long time since I heard this one. LOVE IT !

Bob Jones

Wow, I just can't believe how much I loved this song when it was out!! Thanks for posting!

Lynda pabaon

I love this song and Bobby Bare. So many good memories associated with this song. Thank you !

Maggie Matt

Thank you Mr Russell for posting this. Brings back a whole host of beautiful childhood memories.

George B

Have not heard this song for a while...still love it!

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