Shame
Cartouche Lyrics


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Down, get down, get down back and forth
To let you know tonight that I love
How you make me feel like a dove
Yeah
Stronger and stronger, more and more I'm in love
Let me kiss you and you'll realize
I'm the sunshine in your life
Dance

Shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
But a shame
It's a just a shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
It's a just a shame

You don't be so shy
You have to be a real guy
Don't be so blind
I'm crazy just for you
And ... you give me
The things that make me happy




I just ... you
... I belong to you

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Cartouche's song "Shame", she expresses her love and appreciation for someone who makes her feel "like a dove". She wants to let this person know that she is becoming increasingly more enamored with them and hopes to have the opportunity to kiss them. The lyrics are upbeat and filled with positive energy, as the singer encourages them to dance and enjoy the moment.


However, the tone shifts in the chorus when Cartouche laments the shame of not being able to fully express her feelings for this person. She urges them not to be shy and to embrace their feelings, as she herself is "crazy just for" them. The repetition of the word "shame" underscores the sadness and frustration of the situation, as the singer feels constrained by societal expectations or perhaps by the other person's lack of reciprocation.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning and vulnerability, as Cartouche bares her heart to the object of her affection. Despite the joyful energy of the opening verse, the shame and sadness in the chorus make it clear that this is not just another happy-go-lucky love song.


Line by Line Meaning

Down, get down, get down back and forth
Move your body back and forth to the rhythm of the music


To let you know tonight that I love
Through this dance, I want to express my love for you tonight


How you make me feel like a dove
You make me feel light, peaceful and free like a dove


Yeah
An expression of excitement and agreement


Stronger and stronger, more and more I'm in love
My love for you keeps growing stronger and stronger with each passing day


Let me kiss you and you'll realize
If you allow me to kiss you, you'll understand how deeply I feel for you


I'm the sunshine in your life
I bring light and joy into your life


Dance
An invitation to dance and have a good time


Shame
A feeling of disappointment or regret caused by someone's actions or inactions


Oh what a shame
Expressing a sense of sadness or pity towards a particular situation


Shame shame
Repeating the word 'shame' for emphasis


But a shame
Despite the potential or possibility for something positive or good, it's still a shame


It's a just a shame
Acknowledging that it's unfortunate, but not really surprising or unexpected


You don't be so shy
Don't be afraid or hesitant to express yourself


You have to be a real guy
To be a man, you must be confident, assertive and decisive


Don't be so blind
Don't be ignorant or unaware of the feelings of others around you


I'm crazy just for you
I'm deeply and passionately in love with you


And ... you give me
You provide me with


The things that make me happy
You bring me joy and happiness


I just ... you
I simply adore you


... I belong to you
I'm yours completely and unconditionally




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@Jairinho2006

It's time to dance!

Down, get down, get down back and forth
To let you know tonight that I love
How you make me feel like a dove
Yeah
Stronger and stronger, more and more I'm in love
Let me kiss you and you'll realize
I'm the sunshine in your life
Dance

Shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
But a shame
It's a just a shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
It's a just a shame

You don't be so shy
You have to be a real guy
Don't be so blind
I'm crazy just for you
And ALL you give me
The things that make me happy
I just THINK OF you
For that I belong to you

Get that thing from a guy called “slam”
Kicking once again to a new jam
Please mister DJ put the record on
As I create an atmosphere to erupt to
Swing your body, right to left
And shake your head till your body gets out of control
I'm the rapper who fell in love
But I'm too shy to make you my girl

Shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
But a shame
It's a just a shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
It's a just a shame

You don't be so shy
You have to be a real guy
Don't be so blind
I'm crazy just for you
And ALL you give me
The things that make me happy
I just THINK OF you
For that I belong to you


No need to be so shy
Oh yeah
I want a real guy
You make me happy
I want you



@DjEdsonAssis

Cartouche ‎– Shame
Label: ZYX Music ‎– ZYX 6959-12
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1993
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Euro House
Tracklist
A1 Shame (Extended Mix) 6:29
A2 Shame (Club Remix) 6:05
B Shame (Clubdub Mix) 5:11



All comments from YouTube:

@djsakata

Existe musica melhor que essa? talvez mas não será tão marcante quanto essa!! Parabéns pelo post!!

@MarceloSouza-ly1wd

S E N S A C I O N A L , esta é uma das musicas que fazem eu dançar independente do lugar que eu esteja, fecho os olhos e tenho lembranças ótimas, muito legal !!!!!

@Jairinho2006

It's time to dance!

Down, get down, get down back and forth
To let you know tonight that I love
How you make me feel like a dove
Yeah
Stronger and stronger, more and more I'm in love
Let me kiss you and you'll realize
I'm the sunshine in your life
Dance

Shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
But a shame
It's a just a shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
It's a just a shame

You don't be so shy
You have to be a real guy
Don't be so blind
I'm crazy just for you
And ALL you give me
The things that make me happy
I just THINK OF you
For that I belong to you

Get that thing from a guy called “slam”
Kicking once again to a new jam
Please mister DJ put the record on
As I create an atmosphere to erupt to
Swing your body, right to left
And shake your head till your body gets out of control
I'm the rapper who fell in love
But I'm too shy to make you my girl

Shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
But a shame
It's a just a shame
Oh what a shame
Shame shame
It's a just a shame

You don't be so shy
You have to be a real guy
Don't be so blind
I'm crazy just for you
And ALL you give me
The things that make me happy
I just THINK OF you
For that I belong to you


No need to be so shy
Oh yeah
I want a real guy
You make me happy
I want you

@vivacadamomento3512

Quando achei está musica também confesso que me emocionei, Pois vem todo um filme, escola, começo de curtição etc. Excelente Época

@anacristinabombonato7201

Há muito tempo procuro essa música ❤❤❤

@djsakata

Eu tbm desde 1993 e eu não conseguia mais lembrar pq estava numa fita cassete!! A melhor da época!

@rcosta551

Minha infância total que classic
Lembranças dos anos 90 aqui na ZL SP.
Era feliz e sabia.

@ivaldovilhena8215

Quando ouço essas músicas sinto orgulho de pertencer a uma geração maravilhosa de verdadeiros amigos

@rcosta551

Eu tbm.
Anos 90 era feliz e sabia.

@tiagovalente2307

Confesso que algumas lágrimas rolaram.
Saudades de uma época que não volta mais !!!
Música maravilhosa !!!

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