Shame Shame Shame
Jiimmy Reed Lyrics
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But it make no sense
Know you got me baby
Up against this fence
An' ain't that a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame the way you do
Well, it's a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame, on you
Don't even say you goin'
Six o'clock in the mo'nin
You come walkin' home
An' ain't it a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame, the way you do
Well, it's a shame, shame, shame
Oh it's a shame on you
Well, I be sittin' there waitin'
For you to come home
When I wake up baby
I'm sittin' there all alone
An' ain't it a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame, the way you do
Oh, it's a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame on you
In Jimmy Reed’s song "Shame Shame Shame", the singer is expressing his frustration and disappointment with his romantic partner's behavior. He’s tried to communicate his feelings to her but she doesn’t seem to understand or care. He feels trapped and cornered like he’s up against a fence. The repetition of “shame, shame, shame” emphasizes his disapproval of her actions. He thinks it’s shameful that she walks out in the evening without telling him where she’s going and returns home in the early hours of the morning. Despite all this, he waits for her to come home, but most of the time he’s left alone. The way she treats him is a disgrace and is a cause for shame.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I tried to tell you baby
I attempted to communicate with you, my significant other.
But it make no sense
However, it was to no avail as you did not comprehend my message.
Know you got me baby
You now have a hold over me, my darling.
Up against this fence
It feels like you have trapped me in this relationship without any escape.
An' ain't that a shame, shame, shame
This situation is extremely regretful and unfortunate.
Shame, shame the way you do
Your actions and behavior are disgraceful and unacceptable.
Well, it's a shame, shame, shame
It is a real pity and a terrible shame.
Shame, shame, on you
You should be ashamed of yourself and your actions.
Well now you walk out in the evenin'
During the evenings, you leave the house without telling me where you are going.
Don't even say you goin'
You do not bother to inform me of your whereabouts or plans.
Six o'clock in the mo'nin
At six o'clock in the morning.
You come walkin' home
You return home after a long night out.
An' ain't it a shame, shame, shame
This is extremely regretful and unfortunate.
Oh it's a shame on you
You should be ashamed of your lack of consideration for our relationship.
Well, I be sittin' there waitin'
I sit and wait for your return, hoping that you will make an effort to put our relationship first.
For you to come home
For you to return back home to me.
When I wake up baby
However, when I wake up in the morning.
I'm sittin' there all alone
I am left sitting alone, without you by my side.
An' ain't it a shame, shame, shame
This situation is extremely regretful and unfortunate.
Shame, shame, the way you do
Your actions and behavior are disgraceful and unacceptable.
Oh, it's a shame, shame, shame
It is a real pity and a terrible shame.
Shame, shame on you
You should be ashamed of your actions and their negative impact on our relationship.
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vinicius Silva
Well, I tried to tell you, baby
But it make no sense
Know you got me baby
Up against this fence
And ain't that a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame the way you do
Well, it's a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame on you
Well, now you walk out in the evenin'
Don't even say you goin'
Six o'clock in the mornin
You come walkin' home
And ain't it a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame the way you do
Well, it's a shame, shame, shame
Oh, it's a shame on you
Well, I be sittin' there waitin'
For you to come home
When I wake up, baby
I'm sittin' there all alone
And ain't that a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame, the way you do
Oh, it's a shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame on you
Joe Schmo
It's a shame, shame, shame that some people have never heard this song. RIP Jimmy.
kungfurabbit71
my soul has been blessed! no cussin, no sex, no self proclaimed "gangsta's" . just good ol Jimmy and his harp! have mercy
scholion
I listen to all sorts of music from Italian Renaissance operas to gangsta rap. There is no such thing as poor or worthless music and I'm happy to be aware of this truth, but some pieces really do "stand out". This song is such an example. This is music like it should be. RIP Jimmy Reed.
Bob Aldo
Been listening to Jimmy Reed since 1955. I still have all the VeeJay 45's. He was the true "president of the blues" - charting more hits than any other blues artist including BB.
ANARX BROS.
you can really hear how the Rolling Stones took the detail work from his stuff, not just the riffage. So good.
Dan G
@juan benede best rip-off merchants?
James Buckingham.
@Dan G They weren’t rip off merchants they credited everyone whose numbers they covered and whose style they admired. They were big fans of Jimmy Reed. They covered a few of his numbers on their early albums and Jagger said Little By Little written by them was a homage to his style. In fact when Jimmy died he was broke and Jagger and Richards paid for his funeral.
When the Stones did their first audition for a record company they chose Jimmy’s Bright Lights Big City.
John Ruiz
That's the stuff! Thanks. Between Reed, Berry and Waters, the Stones made a career. Nothin' beats the original!
Curtis Mitchell
One of the first songs I learned to play in '62 ( my dad was my guitar hero and played it). Great memories!
Gene Dent
Roots of Rock. Jimmy Reed's records were a staple around our house in the 50's.