Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent … Read Full Bio ↴Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent wandered a nomadic, foul smelling people. A robust, well-endowed, and manly tribe, they were united through ancient rituals involving instruments capable of infinite fonkiness and overt sekshul innuendo. The Pharaoh, a mean mother (shutcho' mouth), hated the nomads and their ability to shred like a mofo all up in that biatch. But more than that, he hated the power of their righteous grooving to make drop the tunics of his five luscious teenage daughters. One night, the Pharaoh found the nomads dressed as mummies and creating grooves in an effort to compromise the moral integrity of his five daughters. The angry Pharaoh cursed the nomads (already conveniently dressed as mummies) with a spell so vile, that seeing its name in print here would make your eyes melt and flow freely from their sockets. Already doomed, these nomads fled into the night, at last finding refuge in the abandoned caves of the Unleavened Jews. But when the sun rose the following morning, the Pharoah's curse had taken hold, and these were men no more. For years, scholars of the ancient world wondered what became of this group. Theories citing the Mummies' involvement in historical events from the Siege of Troy to the sacking of Rome, the fall of Pompeii and the sinking of Atlantis were initially scoffed at and dismissed as parlor quackery. However, in 1922, at a dig in the desert south of Tunis, Professor Nigel Quentin Fontenelle Dumblucke IV unearthed the ruins of an ancient discotheque and found a dozen stank-ass fonky mummies still all up in the act of rockin' tha hizouse. From these mummies, Professor Dumblucke learned of the powerful curse that doomed them to wander the earth throughout eternity, seeking the ultimate riff, the one that would allow these souls to finally rest after 5000 years of banging out solid fly grooves. To quote the Professor: "In their desperate quest for immortal peace, they rocked all the ancient empires of Earth on down to the grizound. They rocked Atlantis so hard, y'all, it ain't never been found". And now they're coming to rock your town with a funk so strong, it's gonna make the cats explode, canya diggit?

Walk of Shame
Here Come the Mummies Lyrics

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You know those jealous eyes (Do the walk of shame)
They're the ones that criticize (Do the walk of shame)
It ain't so bad to do what you've done
You'll pay a price
To have a little fun (Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)

We all got this primal need (Do the walk of shame)
Put on some dignity (Do the walk of shame)

You take the credit baby
I'll take the blame
I know you've been here before
Because you know how to do that thing
(Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)

Go ahead and hit your stride
For all your friends to see
It happens every Friday night
Since that first night in the dormitory
Why you acting so embarrassed (When you know damn well what the well worn path is)

You know those jealous eyes (Do the walk of shame)
There the ones that criticize (Do the walk of shame)
It ain't so bad To do what you've done
You'll pay a price

To have a little fun (Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)

Go ahead and hit your stride
For all your friends to see
It happens every Friday night
Since that first night in the dormitory
Why you acting so embarrassed (When you know damn well what the well worn path is)

We all got this primal need (Do the walk of shame)
Put on some dignity (Do the walk of shame)
You take the credit baby
I'll take the blame
I know you've been here before
Because you know how to do that thing
(Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)

Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame
Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Walk of Shame" by Here Come the Mummies are all about embracing the idea of walking the walk of shame - or in other words, owning up to having a fun, wild night and not letting anyone's judgment bring you down. The opening lines refer to "jealous eyes" that criticize, suggesting that there are people who judge those who have taken part in a walk of shame. However, the following lines assert that what has been done isn't so bad, and that paying a price for a little fun is worth it. The chorus repeatedly encourages listeners to do the walk of shame, which is essentially walking confidently despite any judgment from others.

The second verse encourages putting on some dignity, perhaps suggesting that the walk of shame may be perceived as undignified or shameful. However, the lyrics assert that taking credit and accepting blame for one's actions is empowering and that it's better to embrace one's primal need for fun than to be embarrassed by it. The repetition of "do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of confidently strutting one's stuff, even in the face of judgment or stigma.

Overall, the song is a celebration of embracing one's wild side and not letting societal expectations or judgment hold you back. It encourages listeners to take ownership of their actions and to walk confidently and proudly, even when others may be watching.

Line by Line Meaning

You know those jealous eyes (Do the walk of shame)
People who judge you for your actions; endure the feeling of shame after a night of fun.

They're the ones that criticize (Do the walk of shame)
Those same people who judge you and try to make you feel bad for doing what you wanted to do.

It ain't so bad to do what you've done You'll pay a price To have a little fun (Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)
There's nothing wrong with having fun and living in the moment; but sometimes you have to face the consequences of your actions.

We all got this primal need (Do the walk of shame)
We all have animalistic desires that we sometimes give into, even if it means feeling ashamed afterwards.

Put on some dignity (Do the walk of shame)
You can still hold your head high and walk with pride, even if you're feeling ashamed of your actions.

You take the credit baby I'll take the blame I know you've been here before Because you know how to do that thing (Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame)
We both know the drill and what comes with it, but someone has to take responsibility and face the consequences; and that's okay as long as we both had fun.

Go ahead and hit your stride For all your friends to see It happens every Friday night Since that first night in the dormitory Why you acting so embarrassed (When you know damn well what the well worn path is)
Don't be shy or try to hide your actions, everyone knows what goes on and what to expect in these situations; embrace it and have fun with it.

Do the walk, do the walk, do the walk, do the walk of shame
Just accept the feeling of shame that comes with having fun and doing what you want, and walk with confidence knowing that you had a good time.

Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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