Such a Shame
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Such a shame to believe in escape
A life on every face and that's a change
Till I'm finally left with an eight

Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share, it's a shame
Such a shame, number me with rage
It's a shame, such a shame
Number me in haste, such a shame
This eagerness to change, it's a shame

The dice decide my fate and that's a shame
In these trembling hands my faith

Tells me to react, I don't care
Maybe it's unkind that I should change
A feeling that we share, it's a shame

Such a shame, number me with rage
It's a shame, such a shame
Number me in haste, such a shame
This eagerness to change, such a shame

Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share, it's a shame

Such a shame, number me with rage
It's a shame, such a shame
Number me in haste, it's a shame
Such a shame, write it across my name

It's a shame, such a shame




Number me in haste, such a shame
This eagerness to change, such a shame

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Nouvelle Vague's song "Such A Shame" convey a sense of longing and disappointment. The song begins by expressing disbelief in finding an escape from reality, while recognizing that everyone around is also longing for change. The line "Till I'm finally left with an eight" suggests that the singer feels left behind or incomplete.


The chorus emphasizes the shame associated with this desire for change. The singer feels a sense of anger and urgency to transform their circumstances, but at the same time, acknowledges that this eagerness to change is also a source of shame.


Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of the singer being advised to relax, but they find themselves unable to do so. The feeling they share with others is described as a shame, implying a shared dissatisfaction with their current situation.


Overall, these lyrics capture the inner conflict of wanting change but feeling trapped by circumstances. It explores the complexities of longing for something better while also grappling with the shame and frustration that can come with that desire for change.


Line by Line Meaning

Such a shame to believe in escape
It is regrettable to have hope in finding a way out


A life on every face and that's a change
Every person portraying a different life, causing a shift


Till I'm finally left with an eight
Until all that remains is the number eight


Tell me to relax, I just stare
Instructed to calm down, and yet, I remain motionless


Maybe I don't know if I should change
Perhaps unsure if altering is necessary


A feeling that we share, it's a shame
An emotion we both experience, and it is regrettable


Such a shame, number me with rage
So unfortunate, count me as filled with anger


It's a shame, such a shame
What a pity, truly regrettable


Number me in haste, such a shame
Quickly assign me a number, so regrettable


This eagerness to change, it's a shame
This strong desire for transformation, so unfortunate


The dice decide my fate and that's a shame
My destiny determined by the roll of the dice, and it is regrettable


In these trembling hands my faith
Within these shaky hands lies my belief


Tells me to react, I don't care
Urges me to respond, but I am indifferent


Maybe it's unkind that I should change
Perhaps it is unkind to expect me to alter


A feeling that we share, it's a shame
An emotion we both experience, and it is regrettable


Such a shame, number me with rage
So unfortunate, count me as filled with anger


It's a shame, such a shame
What a pity, truly regrettable


Number me in haste, such a shame
Quickly assign me a number, so regrettable


This eagerness to change, such a shame
This strong desire for transformation, so unfortunate


Tell me to relax, I just stare
Instructed to calm down, and yet, I remain motionless


Maybe I don't know if I should change
Perhaps unsure if altering is necessary


A feeling that we share, it's a shame
An emotion we both experience, and it is regrettable


Such a shame, number me with rage
So unfortunate, count me as filled with anger


It's a shame, such a shame
What a pity, truly regrettable


Number me in haste, it's a shame
Quickly assign me a number, what a shame


Such a shame, write it across my name
So unfortunate, inscribe it on my very identity


It's a shame, such a shame
What a pity, truly regrettable


Number me in haste, such a shame
Quickly assign me a number, so regrettable


This eagerness to change, such a shame
This strong desire for transformation, so unfortunate




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark David Hollis

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@steedron3971

Lyrics :

Such a shame
to believe in escape.
'A life on every face'
But that's a change,
until I'm finally left with an '8'.
Tell me to relax - I just stare.
Maybe I don't know
if I should change
a feeling that we share.
It's a shame


(such a shame)

Number me with rage
It's a shame (such a shame)
Number me in haste (such a shame)
This eagerness to change

It's a shame

The dice decide my fate
that's a shame
In these trembling hands my faith
tells me to react
"I don't care"
Maybe it's unkind if I should change
a feeling that we share.
It's a shame

(such a shame)

Number me with rage
It's a shame (such a shame)
Number me in haste (such a shame)
This eagerness to change

Such a shame

Tell me to relax - I just stare.
Maybe I don't know
if I should change
a feeling that we share.
It's a shame

(such a shame)

Number me with rage
It's a shame (such a shame)
Number me in haste It's a shame (such a shame)
Write across my name (such a shame)
This eagerness to change

Such a shame



@nightblood9811

Lyrics:

Such a shame to believe in escape
A life on every face
And that's a change
'Til I'm finally left with an eight
Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
(Such a shame)
Number me in haste
(Such a shame)
This eagerness to change
It's a shame

The dice decide my fate
That's a shame
In these trembling hands
My faith tells me to react, I don't care
Maybe it's unkind that I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
(Such a shame)
Number me in haste
(Such a shame)
This eagerness to change
Such a shame

Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
(Such a shame)
Number me in haste
It's a shame
(Such a shame)
Write it across my name
(Such a shame)
This eagerness to change
Such a shame



All comments from YouTube:

@marioramus9681

This Video is 40 Years old, was shot in early 1984. RIP Mark Hollis, the Man with the unique Voice. Unforgotten Hero.

@fulgenjbatista4640

@marcoberruti6071

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@VaduzVaduz

Mientras escuches esta Muy buena Música el Artista vive, el no quiere silencio, el quiere solamente Música.

@fillo1971

@elisapenasgallego6071

Esta fantastica canción se escuchaba mucho en año 1987un tema espectacular con los años sigue siendo un buen trma

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@jcwitte2034

Today already 5 years... RIP Mark Hollis. Thanks for the music.

@kisbozot1

Nyugodjon békében 😢

@VaduzVaduz

El no quiere descansar el quiere disfrutar su Música con la gente que aprecian su Arte, el se ha convertido en energía.

@sergejkreutz

Не "РИП Марка Холлиса", а "РИП, Марк Холлис". РИП (R.I.P.) - это аббревиатура от Rest In Peace - Покойся с миром.

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