Shame
Mr. P!NK Lyrics


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One step, two steps, counting tiles on the floor
Three steps, four steps, guess this means that I'm a whore
Uh oh, hell no, how long 'til I reach the door?
Fuck me, my feet are sore

I'm wearing last night's dress and I look like a hot ass mess
Although my hair looks good 'cause I haven't slept yet
Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons but nothing's happening
Please god don't let anybody see me
Please god, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise no more walks of shame,
So walk this way!

We're walking, we're walking
Walk this way!
We're walking, we're walking

Last night's bubblegum, no more bubbles, no more yum
Where'd I get the wristband? tell me there's no tramp stamp
One two three shoot, no I know this shit ain't cute
But dammit man, it sure is fun
Party 'til the sun wakes up

Okay now raise your hands if you've ever been guilty
And clap clap clap like an if you walk with me

Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons but nothing's happening
Please god don't let anybody see me
Please god, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise no more walks of shame,
So walk this way!

We're walking, we're walking
Walk this way!
We're walking, we're walking

I shouldn't have let them take my keys, take my keys
And left me here with too much beer
My friends, they hung me out to dry
It's not my fault and that's why.
I'm doing the walk of shame

Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons but nothing's happening
Please god don't let anybody see me
Please god, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise no more walks of shame,
So walk this way!

We're walking, we're walking
Walk this way!
We're walking, we're walking

So walk this way!

We're walking, we're walking
Walk this way!





We're walking, we're walking

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. P!NK's song Shame describe the experience of someone who finds themselves waking up after a night of partying with no memory of what happened but is now trying to make their way home while looking and feeling terrible. The singer is counting tiles and steps on the way out, making sure they do not see anyone they know as they make their way to the elevator to leave the scene.


The singer laments their appearance and obvious state of disarray, regretting the choices they made that led them to be in this situation. They try to distract themselves by chasing the elevator, pushing all the buttons, and begging God not to let anyone see them as they make their way out. The song depicts the singer's shame in what has happened, and they promise to do better next time, so they don't have to do a walk of shame ever again.


Overall, the song is an exploration of the shame and regret that can often accompany a night of losing control and the consequences that can come with it. It is an expression of the guilt, anxiety, and self-disgust that often accompany such experiences, while also showing the desire to learn and grow from these experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

One step, two steps, counting tiles on the floor
The person is walking slowly, carefully scrutinising the ground


Three steps, four steps, guess this means that I'm a whore
The person is ashamed of their actions and feels judged by others for it


Uh oh, hell no, how long 'til I reach the door?
The person is anxious to leave and escape from the situation


Fuck me, my feet are sore
The person is physically tired and uncomfortable from their walk of shame


I'm wearing last night's dress and I look like a hot ass mess
The person's appearance is dishevelled and they feel embarrassed by it


Although my hair looks good 'cause I haven't slept yet
Despite their appearance, the person is still trying to held onto some sense of confidence


Make the elevator come a little faster
The person is in a hurry to leave and wants to speed up the process


I'm pushing all the buttons but nothing's happening
The person is frustrated and stressed out, feeling like they have no control over the situation


Please god don't let anybody see me
The person is scared of being judged and viewed negatively by others


Please god, I'll do anything you ask of me
The person is desperate for forgiveness and is willing to make amends for their actions


I promise no more walks of shame, so walk this way!
The person is making a commitment to change their behaviour and avoid future walk of shame situations


Last night's bubblegum, no more bubbles, no more yum
The person is reflecting on the fleeting pleasure they experienced the night before


Where'd I get the wristband? tell me there's no tramp stamp
The person is trying to piece together what happened the night before, hoping they didn't do anything too embarrassing


One two three shoot, no I know this shit ain't cute
The person recognises that their behaviour is not admirable or attractive


But dammit man, it sure is fun
The person is conflicted in their emotions, because while they feel guilty, they also enjoyed the experience


Party 'til the sun wakes up
The person is reflecting on the wild night they had, despite the consequences that followed


Okay now raise your hands if you've ever been guilty and clap clap clap like an if you walk with me
The person is acknowledging that they are not alone in their experiences and encourages others to join them in moving past the shame


I shouldn't have let them take my keys, take my keys and left me here with too much beer
The person recognises that their actions and lack of responsibility contributed to the situation they are now in


My friends, they hung me out to dry, it's not my fault and that's why. I'm doing the walk of shame
The person is blaming their friends for the situation, while also acknowledging their own fault in the matter


So walk this way!
The person is trying to move forward and not let the shame define them


We're walking, we're walking
The person is physically leaving the scene and trying to move on


Walk this way!
The person is encouraging others to join them in moving past the shame and not letting it define them




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, GREGORY KURSTIN

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Gabi

One step, two steps, counting tiles on the floor
Three steps, four steps, guess this means that I'm a whore
Uh-oh, hell no, how long 'til I reach the door?
Fuck me, my feet are sore
I'm wearing last night's dress and I look like a hot ass mess
Although my hair looks good 'cause I haven't slept yet

Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons, but nothing's happening
Please, God, don't let anybody see me
Please, God, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise, no more walks of shame

So walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)
Walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)

Last night's bubblegum, no more bubbles, no more yum
Where'd I get the wristband, tell me there's no tramp stamp
One, two, three, shoot, no, I know that shit ain't cute
But, damn it, man, it sure is fun, to party 'til the sun wakes up
Okay, now, raise two hands if you've ever been guilty
And clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it out if you've walked with me

Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons, but nothing's happening
Please, God, don't let anybody see me
Please, God, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise, no more walks of shame
So walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)
Walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)

I shouldn't have let
'Em take my keys, take my keys
They left me here with too much beer
My friends, they hung me out to dry
It's not my fault, and that's why
I'm doin' the walk of shame

Make the elevator come a little faster
I'm pushing all the buttons, but nothing's happening
Please, God, don't let anybody see me
Please, God, I'll do anything you ask of me
I promise, no more walks of shame
So walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)
Walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)
So walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)
Walk this way (We're walking, we're walking)



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heyysimone

she is one of the best musicians for so many reasons: not only does she sound amazing live, but she respects her fans enough to interact with them and realise that fans are the most important people in your music career because without them you wouldnt have a career.

heyysimone

not to mention she does fuckin acrobatics in her shows!!!

CalRailFan90208

And she bothers to acknowledge her dancers and band members in every show! Who else does that? Nobody.

Debbie Allen

I'm 70 years old and I think she's one of the best things to happen to today's music.She seems like she would be a delight to know.

Theresa Singer

I love this song! Nostalgic moments notwithstanding, P!nk's performances are the most exciting and fun in the 21st century!!!! Great choreography and stage movement! Way to go, P!nk Team!!!!

Ricky Howell

I'm 55 now and I say she is the best female vocalist I've ever heard, also a great entertainer love her 😍😍

Samantha van Ryn

She is a performer. Not just an incredible singer and person, but an amazing performer.

John Tangolowski

This is the best video I have ever seen..Thanks P!NK for being so down to earth and also the editor of this epic!! P!nk has the best support because she deserves it.. She is really a humanitarian and an unselfish , strong woman..I admire her 1000% :-) I have never seen so many people in high spirits..GREAT STUFF :-) XXX

David Page

pink is one of the best artist ever she always looks and sounds great live or in music videos flawless just filled with beauty her song writing is a great mix of fun letting loose and profound stuff shes a goddess one heck of a performer and quite frankly one of the best artistic talents to walk this earth everything about this queen is brilliant and amazing shes also very poetic its almost if you feel her emotions or what she going through and her songs music videos looks and voice are all badass as well lol

Mariano Andrés

Gracias equipo de P!NK por ir desbloqueando videospara todo el mundo. No se olviden de la presentación en los Grammys y el Medley del Vanguard Award

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