Shape
Craig David & Sugababes ft. Sting Lyrics

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I live my life in chains
Got my hands in chains
And I can't sticks with the cards that I got
With a deal like this
I must insist a girls got more to do
Then be the way you think a woman should
I'm taking it into my hands
In this mans land I can

Understand why I'm taking command
I've had enough of stuff
And now it's time to think about
Me, me yeah

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

I know that the spades
Are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs
Are weapons of war
I know that diamonds
Mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

I've always played it safe nothings ever safe
Give me the courage to back my own convictions
Every decision I make
I pay it back and more
Now turn the cards and let them fall to me
I don't need to play on with the hand that they have given me
I give it back
'Cause it's not the way it has to be

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

I know that the spades
Are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs
Are weapons of war
I know that diamonds
Mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

That's not the shape
The shape of my heart
My heart
That's not the shape of my heart

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

I know that the spades
Are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs
Are weapons of war
I know that diamonds
Mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

I know that the spades
Are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs
Are weapons of war
I know that diamonds

Mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

Overall Meaning

"Shape" is a song about breaking free from the constraints that society imposes upon certain individuals, particularly women. The lyrics describe a woman who is tired of being kept in chains and forced to play the cards that she has been dealt with. She asserts that she is more than what is expected of her, and that she wants to take control of her life. The song uses gambling as a metaphor for life, highlighting how we all make decisions every day that can either lead to success or failure.

The chorus, "I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier... But that's not the shape of my heart" further emphasizes the theme of the song. The imagery of the card suits - spades, clubs, and diamonds, symbolize different aspects of life - war, aggression, and monetary success. But the titular "shape of the heart" isn't about any of these things. It's about what lies within one's heart - love, kindness, and compassion.

Line by Line Meaning

I live my life in chains
I feel trapped and restricted in my life

Got my hands in chains
I am bound to something I cannot escape from

And I can't sticks with the cards that I got
I am not satisfied with what life has given me

With a deal like this
With the hand I have been dealt

I must insist a girls got more to do
I demand that women have more options and opportunities

Then be the way you think a woman should
I refuse to conform to gender stereotypes or societal expectations

I'm taking it into my hands
I am taking control of my own life

In this mans land I can
In a world dominated by men, I can still thrive and succeed

Understand why I'm taking command
I know why I need to be in charge of my own life

I've had enough of stuff
I am done with the status quo

And now it's time to think about
It is time for me to focus on

Me, me yeah
Myself and my own happiness

And you can easily gamble your life away
Life is risky and uncertain

Second after second
Every moment counts

And day by day
Time moves forward and life goes on

You play the game or you walk away
You either take risks or avoid them altogether

It's a new turn on a blue day
Every day brings new opportunities and challenges

And a cool deal of life for me
I am content with my life

And it's all good
Everything is okay

I know that the spades
I am aware that spades

Are the swords of a soldier
Are weapons used in war

I know that the clubs
I am aware that clubs

Are weapons of war
Are also used in warfare

I know that diamonds
I am aware that diamonds

Mean money for this art
Are valuable and used to create art

But that's not the shape of my heart
But that is not what is important to me

I've always played it safe nothing's ever safe
I have always been cautious and careful, but nothing is truly secure

Give me the courage to back my own convictions
Help me find the strength to stand up for what I believe in

Every decision I make
All of my choices

I pay it back and more
Have consequences, and I accept them willingly

Now turn the cards and let them fall to me
I am ready for whatever life has in store for me

I don't need to play on with the hand that they have given me
I do not have to accept the circumstances I have been given

I give it back
I reject what has been given to me

'Cause it's not the way it has to be
Because I am capable of creating my own path

That's not the shape
That is not what defines me

The shape of my heart
My true desires and values

My heart
What is important to me

And you can easily gamble your life away
Life is unpredictable and risky

I know that the spades
I am aware that spades

Are the swords of a soldier
Are weapons used in war

I know that the clubs
I am aware that clubs

Are weapons of war
Are also used in warfare

I know that diamonds
I am aware that diamonds

Mean money for this art
Are valuable and used to create art

But that's not the shape of my heart
But those things are not what I value most

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CRAIGIE DODDS, HEIDI RANGE, DOMINIC JAMES MILLER, GORDON MATTHEW SUMNER, KENNETH DODDS, KEISHA KERREECE FAYEANNE BUCHANAN, MUTYA BUENA

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LYRICS:

[Craig David:]
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,
And it seems as though the writings on the wall,
Superstar you finally made it,
But once your picture becomes tainted,
It's what they call,
The rise and fall

[Sugababes:]
I live my life in chains
Got my hands in chains
And I can't stick with the cards
That I got with a deal
Like this I must insist
That a girl's got more to do
Then be the way you think a woman should
I'm taking it into my own hands
In this man's land I can understand
Why I'm taking command
Had enough of stuff
And now it's time to think about me,
me yeah

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

[Chorus:]
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

[Sugababes:]
I've always played it safe nothing's ever safe
Give me the courage to back my own convictions
Every decision I make I pay it back and more
Now turn the cards and let them fall to me
Cos I don't need to play on with the hand that they have given me
I'll give it back cos it's not the way it has to be

And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

[Chorus:]
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart
That's not the shape
The shape of my heart

[Sugababes:]
My heart
That's not the shape of my heart

[Craig David:]
I always said that I was gonna make it,
Now it's plain for everyone to see,
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners,
Just casualties,
I know that everything is gonna change,
Even the friends I knew before me go,
But this dream is the life I've been searching for,

Started believing that I was the greatest,
My life was never gonna be the same,
Cause with the money came a different status,
That's when things change,
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own,
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see,
I'm beginning to lose my integrity

Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,
And it seems as though the writings on the wall,
Superstar you finally made it,
But once your picture becomes tainted,
It's what they call,
The rise and fall

I never used to be a troublemaker,
Now I don't even wanna please the fans,
No autographs,
No interviews,
No pictures,
And less demands,
Given advice that was clearly wrong,
The type that seems to make me feel so right,
But some things you may find can take over your life,

Burnt all my bridges now I've run out of places,
And there's nowhere left for me to turn,
Been caught in comprimising situations,
I should have learnt,
From all those times I didn't walk away,
When I knew that it was best to go,
Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart

Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,
And it seems as though the writings on the wall,
Superstar you finally made it,
But once your picture becomes tainted,
It's what they call,
The rise and fall

[Sugababes:]
And you can easily gamble your life away
Second after second
And day by day
You play the game or you walk away
It's a new turn on a blue day
And a cool deal of life for me
And it's all good

[Chorus:]
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart
But that's not the shape of my heart
But that's not the shape
The shape of my heart