Shame Shame Shame
Linda Fields & The Funky Boys Lyrics

They could be waiting round the corner
They are lurking around, waiting to cause trouble

They're such a scarifying sight to see
Their appearance is terrifying

They could be waiting for a straying loner
They could be targeting anyone who's alone and vulnerable

They could be waiting for you or me...
Anyone could be a target for them

The patter of footsteps through an alleyway
The sound of footsteps in a dark alley

Impatient in the dark, they wait to pounce
They are eager to attack when they have the chance

hey don't look far when they want trouble
They don't need to search for trouble, they cause it themselves

They know it at a glance...
They can quickly identify potential victims

But, imagine you look like a boy
If you look like a vulnerable or weak boy

That they want after
That they are targeting

There's a face on their file
They have documented information about their targets

And they don't care for why
They don't care about why they are targeting someone

And it's no good getting mouthy
It's not a good idea to talk back or argue with them

Or you'll lose your teeth in their laughter
They will physically harm you if you try to stand up to them

And it's no use acting timid
Acting scared won't help you escape from them

No use coming on shy
Acting shy or introverted won't prevent them from attacking

With the backstreet boys
Referring to the group of violent individuals

Hear them running wild and stoney
Hear them running around, causing trouble

You know the sound of violence, it frightens me
The sound of their actions is terrifying

But I just pray that they don't know me
Hoping that they won't identify you as a target

I think it's better to hear then see
It's better to be aware of their presence without being seen

But then I think to myself
The artist is reflecting on their situation

That maybe it's me that they're trailing.
The singer fears that they are being followed by the backstreet boys

They stop you, no questions asked,
They will attack without warning or provocation

No time to spare.
They are quick to strike

And your eyes, half asleep,
The victim is caught off-guard and unprepared

And your energy failing.
The victim is physically drained and unable to defend themselves

And it's time to disappear
The victim needs to escape immediately

But they're always around somewhere.
The backstreet boys are always nearby and a constant threat

And you move and you show
Any movement or action can draw their attention

And your fingers point and off they go.
Even a simple gesture can provoke them to attack

And you breath and they know
They can sense fear or weakness in their victims

And they hear you when you're tippy toe.
Even the slightest noise can alert them to your presence

And there's a lot of them
They are a large, intimidating group

And you're only one
The victim is alone and vulnerable

And your nerves, at every shadow
The victim is constantly on edge, fearing attack

Say to turn and run.
The victim's instincts are telling them to run away

And they'd like you to turn
The backstreet boys want their victims to run away

They'd like you to run...
Because it makes you an even easier target

Would the backstreet boys
Referring to them as a menacing collective

The backstreet boys
Emphasizing the group's violent actions

The backstreet boys
Reinforcing the message and warning of the song

The backstreet boys...
Continuing the ominous tone of the song