Shame
Equatronic Lyrics
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are you too shy to do it once again
survival means to play this game
even closer now to go insane
take the fear if you exist
and throw it where the pain can't resist
so feel released and cleanse your fold
feel the pain no more
see it rain no more
on your skin the worlds collide
leaving darkness to the light
will I ever find the same if I keep on searching in my brain
success depends on evil fame but I'm too shy to do it once again
will we find our paradise in time?
is it too late, or is it a crime?
when we're old and grey we can still see the moonlight
but it fades away
The song "Shame" by Equatronic is a contemplative piece that raises deep questions about the human experience. The opening lines, "Do you believe in shame? Are you too shy to do it once again?" asks the listener to consider their relationship with shame - whether they believe in it and if it has stopped them from taking risks or pursuing their desires. The reference to being "too shy" highlights the way shame can hold us back and prevent us from fully exploring our potential.
The next verse has a powerful message about survival and the need to play the game - suggesting that we are all caught up in a system that demands certain behaviors and attitudes from us in order to succeed. The lines "take the fear if you exist and throw it where the pain can't resist" urges the listener to confront their fear and move beyond it, to find a place of release and freedom. The final lines of the verse encourage the listener to laugh about the lies that they have been told, perhaps referring to the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we are capable of achieving.
The chorus repeats the message of release and transformation, with the lines "feel the pain no more, see it rain no more" emphasizing the desire to let go of the past and move forward. The image of "worlds collide" suggests a coming together of different aspects of the self and the possibility of wholeness. The final lines of the chorus hint at the difficulties of finding meaning and purpose in life - the search for "paradise" and the fear that we may have left it too late to find it.
The song concludes with a poignant image of the moonlight fading away. This could be interpreted in different ways - symbolic of our mortality, of the fleeting nature of happiness and fulfillment, or of the struggle to find meaning in a world that often seems dominated by darkness. Overall, "Shame" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and attitudes towards shame, fear, and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
do you believe in shame?
Do you acknowledge the existence of shame?
are you too shy to do it once again
Are you hesitant or afraid to repeat past mistakes?
survival means to play this game
In order to survive, one must participate in life and its challenges.
even closer now to go insane
The pressure and stress of life can feel overwhelming and lead one to madness.
take the fear if you exist
Recognize and confront your fears if they are present.
and throw it where the pain can't resist
Release your fears and allow them to dissipate where they can no longer cause pain or discomfort.
so feel released and cleanse your fold
Allow yourself to feel liberated and refreshed from letting go of your fears and emotional burdens.
and laugh about the lies that you've been told
Find humor in the falsehoods or deceit that have affected you in the past.
feel the pain no more
Be free of the physical, emotional or mental anguish that has plagued you.
see it rain no more
End a period of sadness or negativity.
on your skin the worlds collide
Your experiences are unique and multifaceted, shaped by yourself and the outer world.
leaving darkness to the light
Depart from despair and embrace a brighter outlook.
will I ever find the same if I keep on searching in my brain
Am I capable of rediscovering something similar if I continue to search within my own mind?
success depends on evil fame but I'm too shy to do it once again
To achieve certain levels of success, one may feel pressured to do less than ideal actions, even if they are too hesitant to comply.
will we find our paradise in time?
Will we be able to discover our ideal or perfect state of being in due time?
is it too late, or is it a crime?
Is it too late to achieve our desired state of being, or is it a crime to even dream of such a thing?
when we're old and grey we can still see the moonlight
Regardless of our age and physical state in life, we can still see beauty and light in the world.
but it fades away
However, this beauty and light eventually disappears or fades over time.
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daaver Ali
Do you believe in shame?
Are you too shy to do it once again
Survival means to play this game
Even closer now to go insane
Take the fear if you exist
And throw it where the pain can't resist
So feel released and cleanse your fold
And laugh about the lies that you've been told
Feel the pain no more
See it rain no more
On your skin the worlds collide
Leaving darkness to the light
Will I ever find the same if I keep on searching in my brain
Success depends on evil fame but I'm too shy to do it once again
Will we find our paradise in time?
Is it too late, or is it a crime?
When we're old and grey we can still see the moonlight
But it fades away