Shame
Evelyn 'Champagne' King Lyrics
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Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You got me so confused
It's a shame
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
But still I wanna stay
Wrapped in your arms
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame, ooh
My mother says you're playing a game
And what you do to me is a
Shame
Ooh, gonna love you just the same
Mama just don't understand
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
I can't get enough, ooh baby
Enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart
Tearing the rules apart
So, why should I be ashamed
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame
Ooh, only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't wanna live with the pain
Oh, it's a shame
Ooh, it's a
Oh, it's a shame
Shame
Oh, it's a
Shame
Mama just don't understand
Oh, how I love my man (shame)
It's a, oh,oh
It's a shame
Shame
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Shame
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Shame
Well, well, well, well, well, well
Shame
No doubt, da-da-da-da-da
No doubt
Shame
Ain't no reason for me to need to wait
Ooh, ooh it's a
Shame
The song "Shame" by Evelyn "Champagne" King is a powerful love ballad that tells the story of a woman who is deeply in love with a man who her mother thinks is playing games. Despite her mother's doubts, the woman is hopelessly ensnared in the man's grasp, and she can't seem to escape the feelings that he stirs up in her. The lyrics reveal that the woman is conflicted and confused by her love for the man, and she's not sure whether to trust him or not.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the woman is addicted to the man's touch, and she can't get enough of him. Despite the warnings from her mother, the woman decides to stay with the man, because being wrapped up in his arms is where she wants to be. The chorus of the song repeats the word "shame" over and over, suggesting that the woman is somewhat ashamed of her feelings for the man, as if she knows that he may not be good for her in the long run. However, she can't resist his charms, and she's willing to risk it all for a chance to be with him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shame" are a testament to the power of love and how it can sometimes make us do things that we know we shouldn't. The woman in the song is torn between her heart and her head, but ultimately she chooses to follow her heart, even if it means risking everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
Your love burns inside me and makes me crave your touch.
You got me so confused
I'm confused about your intentions and where we stand in our relationship.
It's a shame
It's unfortunate that I have to feel this way about you.
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
Your love makes me feel crazy and unsure of myself.
But still I wanna stay
Despite my confusion, I still want to be with you.
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Being in your embrace is where I feel safe and happy.
That's my high, my high
Being with you is my addiction and what I crave.
My mother says you're playing a game
My mother thinks you're not serious about me and just playing with my feelings.
And what you do to me is a
Shame
Ooh, gonna love you just the same
Despite my mother's warnings, I still love you and am willing to take a chance on our relationship.
Mama just don't understand
My mother doesn't understand the depth of my feelings for you.
I can't get enough, ooh baby
Enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart
Tearing the rules apart
Your touch is like magic to me and makes me feel alive with love, even if it defies conventional wisdom and rules.
So, why should I be ashamed
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
I shouldn't be ashamed of my feelings for you; love is the only thing at fault if our relationship ends badly.
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
The thought of losing you and the pain it would bring is unbearable to me.
Gonna stay forever
I am committed to our relationship and will stay with you for as long as I can.
Ain't no reason for me to need to wait
Ooh, ooh it's a shame
There's no logical reason for me to hesitate in my love for you, but it's a shame that I still have doubts and fears.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reuben Cross, John Fitch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Shame
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You got me so confused
It's a shame
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
But still I wanna stay
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame, ooh
My mother says you're playing a game
And what you do to me is a
Shame
Ooh, gonna love you just the same
Mama just don't understand
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
I can't get enough, ooh baby
Enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart
Tearing the rules apart
So, why should I be ashamed
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame
Ooh, only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't wanna live with the pain
Shame
Ain't no reason for me to need to wait
Ooh, ooh it's a shame
Scott Triplett
Bartending back in the 70's this song came on dance floor was immediately packed .. Even us bartending were dancing.
Clayton Magee
Later on, during the backlash there were people who cried "Disco Sucks". Like any other musical trend, there was good and bad. This was one of the greats! Straight, Gay, Black, White...all jamming on the dance floor. BEAUTIFUL!
Fred Pickett
Omg I’m 29 I wish like hell I could see that. Times has changed so much
Aren Chanel
O yaah broo0
Steve Bosell
There’s a few clubs in LA that play dance music from all eras (The Virgil) and this song would get WALLFLOWERS ON THE FLOOR
Jay Boydakid
Bac in 70”s ? When my Father was running wild. My Moms was a youngen at that time. They both not here no more but the memories are forever especially with classics like this
Pritish Appadoo
She was 17 years old when recording this yet did it with the maturity and vocal quality of someone several years older!
Chris Clarke
I never knew she was so young. That’s remarkable!!
Edward Copeland
As a young man 19 at the time in a fiery sexual relationship with my girl, I always equated Evelyn music with how she might be feeling, Evelyn voice, her looks, and dance exuded a strong sexual understanding, and I mean that wholesomely Complimentary...it was like genuinely sexual honesty, I think she spoke for all of us. and her expression was 100%
Kimberly Todd
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