Shame
Doo Crowder Lyrics
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You could have a happy life
You're too old
You’re too dumb
And you don’t even care anymore
Why scale the heights for this wounded mockingbird
Who beats his wings trying to find his way out
Is this our home now the sky jeering down for us
Shame
Oh would it let him get away
Or just let him stay
Cuz he's a rolling stone
I got my doubt bout the work that I'm doin now
The root of evil’s what i’m workin for
The harness creaks and the fear of the parasite
Staging and lights but it used to be more
Music is shame
It never lets me get away
And though I long to stay
She's a rolling stone
Oh oh if I could let it go
No owe I wouldn't let it go
All I know
The need to want to hold
Own this little wounded home
This haven I made with
My own judgment and hatred
I’d rather take from my own true nature
This mask that I would rather be
And pay it back again oh how
And pay it back in oh how
And pay it back again oh how
And pay it back with oh how
And pay it back again
And pay it back in
I’d rather pay it back in
Shame
I’ll never let it get away
And though I long to stay
I’m a rolling stone
Late summer late afternoon
Diamonds on the water twilight time is comin soon
What can you say now say what did it matter
Hangin over wakin up in the sun
Lookin over didn't do what I could've done
What can you do now discredit your motives
The lyrics to Doo Crowder's song "Shame" seem to express feelings of self-doubt, regret, and a longing for a different life. The singer appears to be addressing someone else, encouraging them to give up and accept the mediocrity of their life. This sentiment is mirrored in the lines "You're too old, You're too dumb, And you don't even care anymore" which suggest a sense of hopelessness and apathy. The metaphor of a "wounded mockingbird" who is struggling to find his way out of a difficult situation is used to represent the singer's own feelings of being trapped and not knowing how to fix things.
The recurring theme of shame in the lyrics suggests that the singer is struggling with some kind of internal conflict or self-judgment. They seem to be haunted by the fact that they are not living up to their own standards, and are working for the "root of evil" instead of pursuing their true passion. The mention of music and the line "Music is shame" suggests that the singer may be a musician who is struggling with the pressures of the industry, and the constant need to produce and be successful. The final lines of the song appear to be a reflection on missed opportunities and a sense of regret at not having done more with one's life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shame" are a poignant and introspective reflection on the human condition, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The themes of regret, self-doubt, and the eternal longing for something more are sure to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give it up man
Stop trying so hard, it's not worth it.
You could have a happy life
You have the potential to live a fulfilling life.
You're too old
You might think it's too late to make changes, but it's not.
You’re too dumb
You may doubt your intelligence or abilities, but that's not what really matters.
And you don’t even care anymore
You've lost passion and motivation.
Why scale the heights for this wounded mockingbird
Why bother with something that's damaged and struggling?
Who beats his wings trying to find his way out
It's difficult to escape this situation of hardship and adversity.
Is this our home now the sky jeering down for us
Are we doomed to stay in this miserable situation, with nobody to help us?
Wonders if he can get his wings around all of this
Questioning whether we can overcome these obstacles and move on.
Shame
The feeling of guilt and inadequacy that we carry with us.
Oh would it let him get away
Wondering if this feeling will ever release its grip on us.
Or just let him stay
Perhaps we're destined to live with this feeling forever.
Cuz he's a rolling stone
We're constantly on the move, but our problems seem to follow us wherever we go.
I got my doubt bout the work that I'm doin now
I'm uncertain about the value of my current endeavors.
The root of evil’s what i’m workin for
I'm doing something that I know is morally wrong or harmful.
The harness creaks and the fear of the parasite
I'm worried that my situation will deteriorate or that someone will take advantage of me.
Staging and lights but it used to be more
I'm going through the motions, but I've lost the passion and inspiration that used to drive me.
Music is shame
Even though I love music, it's a source of shame and pain for me.
It never lets me get away
The feeling of shame is always present, no matter what I do or where I go.
And though I long to stay
I wish I could stop running and find a permanent home for myself.
She's a rolling stone
But the feeling of shame keeps me from truly settling down and feeling at peace.
Oh oh if I could let it go
If only I could rid myself of this feeling, but it seems impossible.
No owe I wouldn't let it go
Even though I know it's harmful, I can't let go of this feeling of shame.
All I know
The only thing I'm certain of is this feeling of shame and inadequacy.
The need to want to hold
I have an overwhelming desire to possess and control my surroundings, despite the futility of such efforts.
Own this little wounded home
I want to possess and control this situation, no matter how damaged it is.
This haven I made with
I've constructed a false sense of security around myself.
My own judgment and hatred
By relying on my own biases and prejudices, I'm further isolating myself and increasing my feelings of shame.
I’d rather take from my own true nature
I would rather go against my own values and principles in order to maintain control.
This mask that I would rather be
I hide my true self in order to seem in control and avoid vulnerability.
And pay it back again oh how
I'm trapped in a cycle of hurting myself and others.
And pay it back in oh how
My actions have consequences that I can't escape or ignore.
And pay it back again oh how
I'm doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over.
And pay it back with oh how
I must face the consequences of my actions, even though they fill me with shame.
And pay it back again
This cycle of shame and regret is never-ending.
And pay it back in
I can't escape or avoid the consequences of my decisions.
I’d rather pay it back in
Even though it's painful, I know I must face the responsibilities of my actions.
Shame
The feeling of guilt and inadequacy is overwhelming and constant.
I’ll never let it get away
I can't escape this feeling, no matter how hard I try.
And though I long to stay
I wish I could find peace and permanence, but I know it's not possible.
I’m a rolling stone
Despite my efforts, I'm unable to truly settle down or find peace.
Late summer late afternoon
The day is winding down, and I'm filled with sadness and regret.
Diamonds on the water twilight time is comin soon
Despite the beauty around me, I can't shake the feeling of shame and regret.
What can you say now say what did it matter
I'm questioning the value of my actions and the impact they've had on my life and those around me.
Hangin over wakin up in the sun
Even though the day is starting fresh, I can't escape the weight of my past actions.
Lookin over didn't do what I could've done
Regretting past mistakes and wishing they could be undone.
What can you do now discredit your motives
Even though I wish I could change my past, I'm unable to escape the guilt and shame that come with it.
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Written by: Donald Crowder
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