Walk of Shame
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Hello daylight, my old friend.
I've gone and done it yet again.
And in the early morning light I see,
A Hufflepuff boy sleeping next to me.
Last night he seemed cute but now I'm thinking I was cursed.
But it gets worse.
It's time to take the walk of shame.
And from his creaky bed I creep.
Oh Merlin's beard please stay asleep.
The dungeon's never seemed so far away.
I haven't brushed my teeth since yesterday.
What I left in his room might make this my last hurrah: my wonder bra.
I must regret this walk of shame.

I see a prefect on the stair.
I can't avoid her knowing glare.
And I see figures moving through the fog.
The quidditch team out for their morning jog.
Then a gust of wing comes and blows my skirt over my ears.
The whole team cheers.
They know my past walks of shame.

But now I'm home so I don't care.
I brush the sandwich from my hair.
As I approach my bed I hear a snore.
My roommate's in it with some Gryffindor.
How thick her butterbeer goggles must have been




To sleep with him.
His turn to take the walk of shame.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Not Literally's song "Walk of Shame" depict the classic scenario of waking up next to a person you regret sleeping with and having to take the walk of shame back to your dorm room. The lyrics also make references to the Hogwarts houses, with the singer noting that the person she slept with is a Hufflepuff and her roommate is with a Gryffindor. The song paints a picture of embarrassment and regret, with the singer feeling ashamed of her actions and fearing judgment from her peers.


The opening lines of "Hello daylight, my old friend" could be interpreted as a nod to the Simon and Garfunkel song "The Sound of Silence," where they sing "Hello darkness, my old friend." This comparison highlights the shame and regret the singer is feeling, as she is essentially greeting the beginning of a new day as an enemy. The line "I must regret this walk of shame" emphasizes how the singer views the situation as something to be ashamed of, and how she believes that others will view her in a negative light because of her actions.


The song also touches on the theme of sexual liberation and the double standards that exist in society. The singer notes that the Hufflepuff boy seemed cute in the moment, but now she regrets sleeping with him. This could be interpreted as commentary on the societal expectation that women should only engage in sexual activity with people they have deep emotional connections with. The song also touches on the idea of being judged for past actions, as the singer is afraid of being seen by the quidditch team who she believes have witnessed her previous walks of shame.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello daylight, my old friend.
Addressing the morning sun sarcastically as an old acquaintance, indicating that the singer is used to waking up in embarrassing situations.


I've gone and done it yet again.
Admitting to repeating past mistakes or actions leading to a walk of shame.


And in the early morning light I see,
Describing the setting of the morning after a night of questionable decisions.


A Hufflepuff boy sleeping next to me.
Revealing the identity of the person who the artist spent the previous night with, indicating that it may not have been the best decision.


Last night he seemed cute but now I'm thinking I was cursed.
Reflecting on how the artist's perception of the Hufflepuff boy may have been distorted by alcohol or lust, and now regretting the decision to sleep with him.


But it gets worse.
Teasing the listener by implying that the situation is about to worsen.


It's time to take the walk of shame.
Acknowledging that the singer must leave the Hufflepuff boy's room and face the consequences of her actions by walking back to her own dormitory.


And from his creaky bed I creep.
Describing the artist's attempt to leave the Hufflepuff boy's room unnoticed and without waking him up.


Oh Merlin's beard please stay asleep.
Uttering a wizarding expression to express the artist's hope that the Hufflepuff boy doesn't wake up and see her sneaking out.


The dungeon's never seemed so far away.
Expressing the artist's embarrassment and shame at having to take the long walk back to her dormitory, where she lives in the dungeon.


I haven't brushed my teeth since yesterday.
Acknowledging that the singer is leaving the Hufflepuff boy's room without proper hygiene or self-care since the previous day.


What I left in his room might make this my last hurrah: my wonder bra.
Admitting that the artist may have left something behind in the Hufflepuff boy's room that could potentially embarrass her or ruin her reputation, such as a revealing or provocative article of clothing.


I must regret this walk of shame.
Concluding that the singer regrets her decision to sleep with the Hufflepuff boy and face the walk of shame as a consequence.


I see a prefect on the stair.
Describing the singer's encounter with a prefect, indicating that she is not supposed to be out of bed or leaving a boy's room at such an early hour.


I can't avoid her knowing glare.
Implying that the prefect is aware of the singer's reputation and may suspect what she has been doing.


And I see figures moving through the fog.
Describing the setting of the Hogwarts castle in the morning, where the artist can see other students moving around through the mist.


The quidditch team out for their morning jog.
Identifying the group of students that the artist can see in the distance as the quidditch team, who are jogging together.


Then a gust of wing comes and blows my skirt over my ears.
Describing a moment of embarrassment when the singer's skirt is blown up by the wind, revealing her undergarments to the quidditch team and other onlookers.


The whole team cheers.
Implying that the singer's reputation is well known among the students, who are entertained by her embarrassing situation.


They know my past walks of shame.
Acknowledging that the other students are familiar with the artist's history of making regrettable decisions and being forced to take the walk of shame.


But now I'm home so I don't care.
Expressing the artist's sense of relief at being back in her dormitory and no longer having to face the embarrassment of walking through the castle halls.


I brush the sandwich from my hair.
Describing the artist's disheveled state after spending the night with the Hufflepuff boy, which includes finding a sandwich in her hair.


As I approach my bed I hear a snore.
Revealing that the singer's roommate is also engaging in a similar situation, having brought a Gryffindor boy back to their dormitory.


My roommate's in it with some Gryffindor.
Identifying the person who the artist's roommate spent the night with, indicating that she may also have to face the walk of shame soon.


How thick her butterbeer goggles must have been.
Implying that the singer's roommate was likely intoxicated and not thinking clearly when she made the decision to sleep with the Gryffindor boy.


To sleep with him.
Concluding the song by reiterating that the singer's roommate is also in a similar situation to the singer, having to face the consequences of her actions by walking back to her dormitory with the Gryffindor boy.




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@alexanderlandsberg7777

Cruel Story ;) hrhrhr so familiar

Best vocals I've ever heard in my life!
I'm completely addicted to this masterpiece of music!

Thumbs up, Ladies. Keep up this fantastic work!

Best regards.......


...Alex



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@irissanderson1480

Actually, a Slytherin and Hufflepuff isn't that far fetched. The Hufflepuffs would be open minded and not prejudiced against Slytherins and be loyal through the Slytherin's schemes. And vice versa, the Slytherin would add some excitement to the Hufflepuff's life.

@PolyBiBadger

Iris Sanderson I'm a Slytherpuff and I approve of that comment 😊

@GallifreyanGinger

I'm a Hufflepuff in the streets but I like Slytherins between the sheets.

@shanaemyob8292

Iris Sanderson.. I agree... Im a hufflepuff and my partner is a slytherin

@SuperfanGirl86

I would prefer a Hufflepuff I suppose as well. Loyal, but I would make cracks about them and Vise versa. Like the hell's a hufflepuff???? Seriously

@librvr

Yeah, the Fantastic Beasts series is about this...Newt is a Hufflepuff

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@notliterally

As we noted in the comments section, locating the *actual* "original" walk of shame parody is near impossible, because most colleges have their own version of it. That's why we thought it was fitting to apply it to wizard school, not just muggle school. C: And thank you~

@KashisLittleAngel

In don't quite understand why she is walking through the whole castle AND even leaves it...
The Hufflepuff dormitories are practically right next to Slytherin's...

@spicyspice1370

Ikr

@nOSHIEbettadont

I love how you can totally see Ginny about to laugh when she's singing the sandwich part. Lol <3 Can't wait for the Ravenclaw Pride video!

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