Shame
Desta French Lyrics
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I know I didn't warn you baby,
But I found myself in such an awful taste
Couldn't wait to retain some sane of mental shape
(So I took to the waves)
My ship has up and sailed and although you're far away
I'm never letting you down...
That can't turn around
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
Still day dreaming instead of loving you (Loving you)
It's such a shame
It's such a shame
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you.
In a month or two, I might think straight
I might have found a way to relax and put my thoughts at bay
Instead of causing you the mental strain
Be less dramatic in my every day
But for now, I stay floating
Can't even cope, do I need another reason?
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
Still day dreaming instead of loving you (Loving you)
It's such a shame
It's such a shame
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you.
Loving
Loving
Loving you
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
Still day dreaming instead of loving you (Loving you)
It's such a shame
It's such a shame
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you.
Loving
Loving
Loving you.
The lyrics to Desta French's song Shame seem to be centered around a narrator who is struggling to maintain their mental stability and the impact that has on their romantic relationship. The first verse mentions that the singer needs to take a break and find a way to retain their sanity, which seems to imply that they may be struggling with some sort of mental health issue. Despite this, the singer reassures their partner that they will not let them down, even if they feel empty inside.
The chorus laments the fact that the singer is not able to give their partner the love and attention they deserve due to their own struggles. They acknowledge that they are not behaving perfectly, but they are still asking for patience and understanding as they work through their issues. The second verse suggests that the singer may need a few more months to get their thoughts under control before they can fully commit to their partner.
Overall, Shame seems to be a vulnerable and honest exploration of the way that mental health struggles can impact our ability to maintain healthy relationships. The singer acknowledges their own shortcomings, but still asks for love and patience as they work on themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to leave, I have to take a break,
I need to step back from our relationship for a while, without giving you much warning.
I know I didn't warn you baby,
I understand that I didn't tell you ahead of time that I needed space.
But I found myself in such an awful taste
My mental state has been negative and it's been affecting me deeply.
Couldn't wait to retain some sane of mental shape
I had to take action to get my mind back in a more healthy state.
(So I took to the waves)
I took some time away to reflect and heal.
My ship has up and sailed and although you're far away
I've left for now and even though we're not physically close, you're still on my mind.
I'm never letting you down...
I'm committed to being faithful and true to you, even during this difficult time.
As empty as I feel, there's still a part of me
Though I am struggling, there is still hope and strength within me.
That can't turn around
I can't go back to how things were, at least not yet.
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
I'm trying to find a way to reconcile what I thought our relationship would look and feel like with the reality of what it is.
Still day dreaming instead of loving you (Loving you)
I'm caught up in my thoughts and dreams, instead of fully embracing and loving you.
It's such a shame
It's unfortunate that things have gotten to this point in our relationship.
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
I'm sorry that I have to ask you to be patient with me while I sort through my emotions and thoughts.
In my way
I know that I'm not making things easy for us.
In my way
I understand that I'm the cause of a lot of the tension and hardship we're experiencing right now.
In my way
I acknowledge that my actions and behavior are not helping our relationship.
I've been good to you.
I want you to know that I care about you and have always tried to be a good partner to you.
In a month or two, I might think straight
With time, I'm hoping to work through some of my internal struggles and see things more clearly.
I might have found a way to relax and put my thoughts at bay
I'm looking forward to finding ways to reduce my stress and anxiety and quiet my mind.
Instead of causing you the mental strain
I hope to be able to prioritize your emotional wellbeing and relieve some of the burden on you.
Be less dramatic in my every day
I want to try to tone down some of my intense emotions and find a more stable, balanced way of living.
But for now, I stay floating
Right now, I'm still trying to stay afloat and stay above water in my thoughts and emotions.
Can't even cope, do I need another reason?
I'm struggling to cope with everything going on, and I'm not sure if I need more time or if there's another underlying issue.
Loving you
Even though I'm struggling, I want you to know that I still love you and care about you deeply.
Loving you
I want to keep reminding myself and you of my love and commitment, even when things get tough.
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amberchallender1621
Lyrics (sorry for any mistakes, this is just what I hear)
I have to leave, I have to take a break,
I know I didn't warn you baby, but I found myself in such an awful state
Couldn't wait to retain some sane kind of mental shape
(So I took to the waves)
My ship has up and sailed and although you're far away
I'm never letting you down...
As empty as I feel, there's still a part of me
That can't turn around
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
Still day dreaming instead of loving you (Loving you)
It's such a shame
It's such a shame
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you.
In a month or two, I might think straight
I might have found a way to relax and put my thoughts at bay
Instead of causing you the mental strain
Be less dramatic in my every day
But for now, I stay floating
Can't even cope, do I need another reason? (X4)
I guess I'm searching for what I always imagined
Still daydreaming instead of loving you (loving you)
It's a shame
It's a shame
That I've got to ask for patience, baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you.
(Amazing doowop type noises)
Searching for what I always imagined
Still daydreaming instead of loving you
It's a shame
It's a shame
That I've got to ask for patience baby
In my way
In my way
In my way
I've been good to you
(Loving you)
@kallmekollo
Is there such thing as binge watching a colors show cause if there is I'm abut three seasons in....
@SunkissedKuri
krystal julian same 😂
@NiaMSnow
Same
@SEK.7
I've been on here all day, despite trying to be productive. Fully arrested. uugghhhh!
@ShirleyPearl
omg me rn ahahhaha
@yaady2366
on my second rewatch at this point
@TheeFatGuru
such a 90s vibe from this song.. love it
@jbolden88usmc
I believe it's familiar with A tribe called quest - electric relaxation.
@earthyboheme2719
Her tone reminds me of one my favorite singers, Amel Larrieux from Groove Theory .🌾
@jeffteahan5421
@@jbolden88usmc yes! I was trying to remember what it was