Ain't It a Shame
Nobunny Lyrics
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Ain't it a shame the way I'm always foolin' around
Thought I was a good man
But you gotta understand
You know that I'm not that strong
I can't say dear
But I really doubt I'm gonna be around
You're cryin'
I'm sighin
Girl you know it just ain't fair
You say that you love me
And it seems though I don't care
Well ain't it a shame
The way I put the rest above you
And ain't it a shame
The way I never say I love you
Know that you're my baby
Know that i'm just crazy
And i don't like it anymore than you
Between the lyin' and the buyin'
And the drinkin' and the cryin'
Well i really just don't know what else to do
You're cryin,' i'm sighin'
Girl i know it just ain't fair
You say that you love me
And it seems as though i don't care
Well ain't it a shame
How you and me we always fight
And ain't it a shame
The way i know i'm always right
And ain't it a shame
The way i leave you
When you go to bed at night
I'm sorry baby
The lyrics to Nobunny's song Ain't It a Shame is a lamentation of a man who knows he has mistreated his partner. He begins by acknowledging the wrongs he has done and apologizing for them. He laments how he has always put his partner down and fooled around with other women, despite believing himself to be a good man. The man admits that he is not strong enough to change his ways and cannot guarantee that he will be around in a year's time. He acknowledges his partner's pain but seems helpless to do anything about it.
The chorus of the song further highlights the man's transgressions. He admits to putting other things ahead of his partner and never expressing his love for her. He tells his partner that he feels crazy and doesn't like his behavior anymore than she does. He doesn't know what else to do other than lie, buy things, drink, and cry. The man knows that his behavior is hurting his partner, yet he continues to behave in the same way, suggesting that he doesn't care enough to change. The song ends with an apology from the man, who knows that he has mistreated his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it a shame the way I always put you down
It's unfortunate that I constantly criticize and belittle you
Ain't it a shame the way I'm always foolin' around
It's a pity that I can't seem to be faithful to you
Thought I was a good man
I used to think I was a decent guy
But you gotta understand
But I need you to comprehend
You know that I'm not that strong
I'm admitting that I'm not very resilient
I can't say dear
I can't predict, my darling
Where I'll be in a year
Where I'll find myself in a year's time
But I really doubt I'm gonna be around
But I'm skeptical that I'll still be here
You're cryin'
You're weeping
I'm sighin
I'm breathing out with a sigh
Girl you know it just ain't fair
You're aware it's unjust
You say that you love me
You declare your love for me
And it seems though I don't care
And it appears like I'm indifferent
Well ain't it a shame
Isn't it regrettable?
The way I put the rest above you
How I prioritize others over you
And ain't it a shame
And isn't it a shame?
The way I never say I love you
That I never express my love for you
Know that you're my baby
Understand that you're my sweetheart
Know that i'm just crazy
Realize that I'm just insane
And i don't like it anymore than you
And I dislike it just as much as you do
Between the lyin' and the buyin'
Caught up in the lying and purchasing
And the drinkin' and the cryin'
And in the drinking and crying
Well i really just don't know what else to do
I truly don't know what else I can do
How you and me we always fight
The way that you and I always argue
The way i know i'm always right
How I'm convinced that I'm always correct
The way i leave you
The way that I abandon you
When you go to bed at night
Whenever you're going to sleep
I'm sorry baby
I apologize, my love
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Lyrics to Ain't It A Shame
Ain't it a shame the way I always put you down
Ain't it a shame the way I'm always foolin' around
Thought I was a good man
But you gotta understand
You know that I'm not that strong
I can't say dear
Where I'll be in a year
But I really doubt I'm gonna be around
You're cryin'
I'm sighin
Girl you know it just ain't fair
You say that you love me
And it seems though I don't care
Well ain't it a shame
The way I put the rest above you
And ain't it a shame
The way I never say I love you
Know that you're my baby
Know that i'm just crazy
And i don't like it anymore than you
Between the lyin' and the buyin'
And the drinkin' and the cryin'
Well i really just don't know what else to do
You're cryin,' i'm sighin'
Girl i know it just ain't fair
You say that you love me
And it seems as though i don't care
Well ain't it a shame
How you and me we always fight
And ain't it a shame
The way i know i'm always right
And ain't it a shame
The way i leave you
When you go to bed at night
I'm sorry baby
Mark Sheehan
Thank you for more NOBUNNY!
James MacKay
Seeing Nobunny and the black lips would make me the happiest man in the world :D
7 DeadlySins
Ain't it a shame 9 people disliked this song?
Tony Nowak
it's so worth it man :D
Carlo Maples
Fire.
Omar Krauser
Why does this sound like it came out in 1965??
Passingoutthepieces
Ain't it a shame that nobunny is done playing music..
ShawtyWithNoBrim
The Album cover is highly unsettling