Shame
Ed-E Roland Lyrics
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Hangover's winning
Can't stand living
I think I've had enough
What were you thinkin'?
Can't stop spinning
Gotta keep on working
Again and again
What a fucking shame
Remember back then
All that innocence
Like if you were ill
Have to get some pills
I'll tell you how I feel
I think I've had enough
Hold your head still
Get me a night to kill
Lots of forms to fill
I'm sure I've had enough
Again and again
What a fucking shame
Remember back then
All that innocence
When you hit the ground is always the same
Traded some love for a one night stand
But then the worst is over, can you feel the pain?
Starts all over again!
In Ed-E Roland's song "Shame", the lyrics seem to be describing someone who is caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The use of phrases such as "Can't stop spinning" and "Hangover's winning" suggest a sense of being out of control, and while the person seems to recognize that they've had enough, they also can't seem to break free from their destructive patterns. The repetition of the phrase "Again and again, What a fucking shame" further emphasizes this sense of futility and helplessness.
The mention of "all that innocence" and "traded some love for a one night stand" suggests that the person may be struggling with feelings of guilt or regret over past choices. There's a sense that they know they're hurting themselves and perhaps others, but they can't seem to stop. The line "When you hit the ground is always the same" could refer to a literal physical falling, but it could also be interpreted as hitting rock bottom in terms of their behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shame" seem to convey a sense of hopelessness and defeat. The person is caught in a cycle of destructive behavior that they can't seem to break free from, and they're experiencing the emotional consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Round and round spinning
I'm stuck in a vicious cycle of repetition and confusion.
Hangover's winning
I'm stuck dealing with the aftermath of my poor choices and actions.
Can't stand living
I'm overwhelmed and struggling to cope with my current situation.
I think I've had enough
I'm at my breaking point and can't take it anymore.
What were you thinkin'?
I'm questioning the thought process and decision-making that got me here.
Can't stop spinning
I'm unable to break free from this cycle and keep repeating the same mistakes.
Gotta keep on working
I have to keep pushing forward and trying to make things better despite my struggles.
I'm sure I've had enough
I'm confident that I can't continue living like this.
Again and again
I keep repeating these same patterns and experiencing the same struggles.
What a fucking shame
I'm disappointed and frustrated with myself for my actions and current state.
Remember back then
I'm reminiscing on a previous time when things were simpler and better.
All that innocence
I miss the naivety and purity of that previous time.
Like if you were ill
I feel sick and unwell from my current situation.
Have to get some pills
I need something to help me cope and make it through this difficult time.
I'll tell you how I feel
I'm opening up and expressing my emotions about this situation.
Hold your head still
I need to calm down and regain control of my thoughts and emotions.
Get me a night to kill
I want to let loose and have a wild night to forget my problems temporarily.
Lots of forms to fill
I have a lot of responsibilities and tasks to complete despite my emotional turmoil.
When you hit the ground is always the same
No matter how many times I fall or fail, the outcome is always the same.
Traded some love for a one night stand
I gave up something meaningful and valuable for a short-term, fleeting pleasure.
But then the worst is over, can you feel the pain?
Even though I thought I hit rock bottom, there's still more pain and struggles to come.
Starts all over again!
The cycle of repeating these mistakes and struggles begins anew.
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: The Ed Sons
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@waynedunn1108
this is new to me there my favourite band but as a lot of artists and singers when they release new material in australia the radio stations dont give them a look in i have had to find out about there last 4 albums on youtube great sound love the backing
@markshaw510
Ed Roland wrote these songs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He first released this album in 1991, a year before he formed Collective Soul. Just fyi.
@waynedunn1108
@@markshaw510 cheers they are very underated in australia shine ,the world i know december ,gel ,smashing young man got air play but after that the radio stations stopped playing there later stuff aus radio sucks . They get paid to play there music .
@markshaw510
@@waynedunn1108it's great to hear from another diehard Collective Soul fan! I'm from Missouri.
@waynedunn1108
@@markshaw510 cheers they are very underated here . I saw them live once here at a small venue . They were awsome . They havent been here since . If you dont have the live DVD with the orchestra backing its a must . Its brilliant. I read they have had 15 billboard hits in america . Take care mark . Wayne sydney australia 13/3/2023
@DCarver803
Awesome Ed your on again with your lyrics !!!and obviously great rhythm
@CSoulFans
I agree, this song has a strong melody and rhythm to it. I could imagine it on the Hints, Allegations record!
@Prof_Jeff
@@CSoulFans Could very well have been if it hadn't been as completed/polished at the time of this album. Hints was essentially a collection of demos (hence why there is the wide variety of styles and genres, as well as the poor recording quality); those songs, along with the ones on the Ed-E Roland albums, would have been written around the same time; Ed probably used the completed ones for this album and worked on the others that became Hints. Considering that Ed-E Roland is only 9 tracks and clocks in at just under 35 minutes, he probably went with what he had at the time and held out the others until Hints.
@markshaw510
@jeffd6123 and @retrogirl in Collective Soul superfan groups, I've seen some newspaper articles from Atlanta's underground music scene that were written in 1990 and 1991. These articles say Ed Roland was shopping around an album in New York and Los Angeles in hopes of getting a recording deal. I assume this is the album. Just speculating.
@AnnieRedford-vp1wj
Oh, thats going to work. Lololol