Walk of Shame
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And I can feel it rising up in my throat
It was just one of those days
When you wake up and you think you're still at home
Takes a flash to figure it out
But in your memory you might find some holes
Oh, like the last 6 hours
On someone else's floor
Oh, time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the night was calling
Time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the day is dawning
Here's another thing to explain
And I've got 25 missed calls on my phone
Oh won't you leave me alone
So I can brutalize my life all on my own
Hello stranger, what is your name?
And can you tell me where we are
Oh god oh no. Tell me we didn't Oh
Thank god ok well now I've gotta go
I've gotta get home
Oh! Time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the night was calling
Time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the day is dawning
Pick a path, oh any old one
It can't get worse than what I've already done
I know this used to be fun
But party's over now I'm feeling deaf and dumb
Oh what have I become!
Oh! Time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the night was calling
Time to do the walk of shame
Hide your face, the day is dawning
The song Walk Of Shame, performed by Like The, explores the aftermath of a night of partying and drinking, which leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and regret. The opening verse sets the mood for the song as it describes a beautiful day, with the singer's emotions rising up in their throat, hinting at the forthcoming remorse. The second line hints at a possible blackout or partial memory loss, suggesting that the singer may have done something that they wish they hadn't. The chorus of the song emphasizes the shame and embarrassment felt by the singer: "Time to do the walk of shame, hide your face, the night was calling, time to do the walk of shame, hide your face, the day is dawning."
The second verse of the song goes on to describe the consequences of the night's activities, with the singer finding 25 missed calls on their phone and asking to be left alone so that they can deal with their struggles on their own. They then encounter a stranger, and their fear of waking up with a stranger is palpable, particularly as they try to find out where they are and how to leave quickly. The final verse of the song shows the singer seeking solace in the knowledge that this terrible moment will soon pass, and that they will be able to move on from this shameful incident.
Overall, Walk Of Shame tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever experienced a night of heavy drinking and regret, capturing the emotions and feelings that come with such an experience. It also highlights the need for self-reflection and personal growth after such an experience, as the singer seems to realize that their life has become brutalized and that they need to make a change so that they don't end up in this situation again.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another beautiful day
The day looks good and pleasant.
And I can feel it rising up in my throat
The excitement of waking up in a different place is overwhelming.
It was just one of those days
A kind of day from which you would like to escape.
When you wake up and you think you're still at home
The feeling of unfamiliarity after waking up in someone else's place.
Takes a flash to figure it out
It only takes a few seconds to recognize the situation.
But in your memory you might find some holes
There might be some parts of the night which are missing in one's recollection.
Oh, like the last 6 hours
A specific time period from the previous night that's now unclear.
That made you realize you're sleeping on the floor
Waking up in an uncomfortable place made the person realize the gravity of their actions.
On someone else's floor
The realization that you slept on someone else's floor.
Oh, time to do the walk of shame
It's time to leave while feeling embarrassed.
Hide your face, the night was calling
Keeping your face down and walking out after a night of partying and fun.
Here's another thing to explain
There is yet another thing to explain from the recent event(s).
And I've got 25 missed calls on my phone
Multiple missed phone calls that were received during the night of partying.
Oh won't you leave me alone
Asking people to stop bothering them for a while.
So I can brutalize my life all on my own
The person wants to be alone and continue making poor decisions.
Hello stranger, what is your name?
Introducing oneself to someone else after waking up in their place.
And can you tell me where we are
Asking the other person to identify the place where they both are located.
Oh god oh no. Tell me we didn't Oh
An expression of horror and disbelief after possibly doing something wrong.
Thank god ok well now I've gotta go
Feeling relieved that nothing went wrong, but now it's time to leave.
I've gotta get home
Need to go back to one's own place.
Pick a path, oh any old one
Choosing any direction to go towards as one makes their way back home.
It can't get worse than what I've already done
Believing that things cannot get any worse than the current situation.
I know this used to be fun
Realizing that what was once fun has now turned into regrettable actions.
But party's over now I'm feeling deaf and dumb
The party is over, and the person feels dumb for their actions.
Oh what have I become!
An expression of regret and disappointment in oneself for the events of the previous night.
Time to do the walk of shame
Feeling embarrassed as one leaves after a night of partying.
Hide your face, the night was calling
Keeping your face hidden while walking out after a night of fun.
Time to do the walk of shame
Leaving the place with a sense of shame.
Hide your face, the day is dawning
Keeping one's face hidden as they return home with feelings of embarrassment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elizabeth Anne Berg
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