Shame
Ceschi And Friends Lyrics
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It's a bird, it's a plane
It's
Oh hell yeah, I'm with you New Orleans
Bring this bird down 8000 feet
Let's have a little see
Oh no, oh no, that's not good at all
Your city is wet, really wet
Twice as bad?
Twice as bad?
You think?
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame what you have done
We was on the ropes, we were down and out
You flew on over, never did come down
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame what you done
Now, Georgie I think it's all well and good for you
To do what you can for those wet colored folks
I know you mean well but I was just over at the Astrodome
Now ma, you know the Stros don't play there no more
It ain't like we don't have room in Houston
Yes, but it's still a lovely place and practically part of the neighborhood
And most people are camped out like they are on the Fifty Yard Line
And it's way nicer than where they were before the storm
So they're doing very well for themselves
Okay yeah, that's kind of a cheap shot
Except we didn't make most of that up
Barbara Bush actually said some of that shit
Now people can't get home, to go to and fro
But you thinking we're fine on the Astrodome floor
Shame, shame, shame on you there Barbara
Shame, shame, shame on you now Barbara
Shame, shame, shame 'bout what you done
So dig it
Now we got the people of New Orleans living on Air Force bases
And in raggedy ass motels from Utah to Georgia
And people in Washington talking about keeping the housing projects closed
Yeah, that's right
They don't want no more poor people coming back to New Orleans
But I tell you why
New Orleans without poor people ain't New Orleans
Because it's the people without a pot to piss in
Who keep the beat and blow the horns and step in the streets
And right now, y'all are stuck listening to this messed up white boy
Because whichever fourteen year old from Lafitte Projects is the next Smiley Lewis
He's stuck out there in east bum fuck Texas
He can't get home, to sing this fucking song
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame on you now W
Shame, shame, shame 'bout what you done
Woo!
The song "Shame" by Ceschi and Friends is an anthem about holding someone accountable for their actions. Specifically, the song targets a woman named Miss Roxy who has caused trouble for the singer and their lovers. The song opens with a repetition of "shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy," emphasizing the weight of her actions and the gravity of her transgressions. The singer goes on to describe how Miss Roxy has made them sweaty and caused them to lose weight due to her mistreatment. However, the singer also acknowledges that they were offered a chance to participate in some sort of game or scheme and that it was the influence of Miss Roxy that led them down that path in the first place.
Overall, the song suggests that Miss Roxy has caused destruction and turmoil in the lives of those around her, and the singer is now holding her accountable for her actions. They assert that she should feel shame for what she has done, and the chorus repeats this sentiment multiple times throughout the song. "Shame" is a powerful and evocative song that explores the themes of accountability and consequences for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
The singer is expressing their condemnation of Miss Roxy's actions and behavior, implying that she has done something shameful.
Shame shame shame on what'choo done, yeah
The singer reiterates that Miss Roxy has done something disgraceful and worthy of criticism.
You made me sweaty
Miss Roxy's actions have affected the singer emotionally and physically to the point of inducing sweat.
Talkin' I was skin & bones
Miss Roxy may have had some negative comments or critiques about the artist's physical appearance which have hurt them and caused them to feel self-conscious.
You cause your lovers grief
Miss Roxy is responsible for causing emotional pain and heartache to her lovers, which is the source of the artist's judgment and criticism.
Oh, look at me now
The singer is highlighting the negative impact that Miss Roxy has had on them and pointing to their current state as evidence of that impact.
You know what ya done
The singer is asserting that Miss Roxy is fully aware of the harm she has caused through her actions and therefore deserves to be criticized for it.
You wanna butt / You wanna what / You wannna, ay ay ay
These lines are unclear in their meaning but could suggest that Miss Roxy is attempting to avoid or deflect blame for her actions.
Yeah, well I was offered dice / I gav'em a touchin' hymn / But then the game broke a loose / Oh, you were the reason
The artist is referencing some sort of game or gamble that they were involved in which ended badly, implying that Miss Roxy was the cause or catalyst for this outcome.
And now you're talkin' back / Well I can tell your plan / You oughta eat my words down on your knees
Miss Roxy is attempting to defend herself or explain her behavior, but the artist has little patience for this and is urging her to apologize and show contrition.
Shame shame a shame on you Miss Roxy / Shame shame shame shame / Shame shame shame shame, shame on you / Shame on what'choo done,yeah / Shame shame shame on what'choo done, who yeah who yeah, yeah
These repeated lines continue to express the singer's disapproval and criticism of Miss Roxy's actions, emphasizing that she has acted shamefully and deserves to be held accountable for it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenyon Hopkins
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