Shame
P-Ben Lyrics


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She doesn't feel shame, it's a shame
All the hoe ever does is complain
She can't keep her head in the game
These hoes be giving head away
Climbing up feels like hell so i inhale
My life's on a line so i can't afford to fail
I may fuck up & fail but got up when i fell
If everything fails, best believe i will prevail
When it rains & hails
When in hell we inhale
When in Rome
Roman numerals on the scale
When my homies trap
I get the gas on sale
As token of appreciation
I toss a coin & wish em well
We going up like stairwells
Can't sell snow white
Without elves
But i wouldn't know
I never trap myself
She doesn't feel shame, it's a shame
All the hoe ever does is complain
She can't keep her head in the game
These hoes be giving head away
They were sleep counting sheep
I was counting money for a jeep
Now the hoes wanna sleep & creep
So I gotta tell them constantly
To not expect love anymore
Not the same person i was before
God got me ready for what is in store
I shop online to be ready for war
What these rappers drop is average
If I drop people will stand still
Like the mannequin challenge
They be amazed
Im hitting pinnacles at a young age
Hoes be all up in the book
But not in the same page
They mad we only had a fling
I can only hit a real one with the ring
She doesn't feel shame, it's a shame
All the hoe ever does is complain




She can't keep her head in the game
These hoes be giving head away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P-Ben's song Shame seem to focus on the idea of shame, or rather the lack thereof. The first verse highlights a woman who doesn't feel shame, and instead complains frequently. The second verse speaks on personal success, rising above failure, and never trapping oneself. The third verse touches on romantic relationships, the idea that love can't be expected anymore, and hitting milestones at a young age. What ties all of these verses together is the lack of shame in living a certain lifestyle - some may see it as immoral or wrong, but those who live it have no shame in doing so.


In the first verse, the woman who doesn't feel shame could be interpreted as being promiscuous or engaging in behavior that others may judge. However, she continues with this behavior without feeling any shame for it. This can be seen as a commentary on societal double standards when it comes to men and women's sexualities. The second verse speaks to the idea that success is important, but it's also important to not be ashamed of failure. The line "when in hell we inhale" could be seen as an acknowledgment that even in tough times, we should still push through and have a determination to succeed. Finally, in the third verse, the idea that love can't be expected anymore relates to a lack of shame in having casual flings or relationships without commitment.


Overall, the theme of shame, or rather a lack thereof, seems to be a recurring motif in the song. It speaks to the idea that we shouldn't feel ashamed in living our lives a certain way, even if society may try to make us feel that way.



Line by Line Meaning

She doesn't feel shame, it's a shame
The woman mentioned is not capable of feeling shame, which is disappointing.


All the hoe ever does is complain
The woman mentioned is always complaining despite being promiscuous.


She can't keep her head in the game
The woman mentioned is unable to stay focused and be successful.


These hoes be giving head away
Promiscuous women give away sexual favors too easily and don't value themselves.


Climbing up feels like hell so i inhale
Dealing with the struggles of trying to succeed is difficult and makes the artist feel like they need to smoke marijuana to cope.


My life's on a line so i can't afford to fail
The stakes are high for the singer and failure is not an option.


I may fuck up & fail but got up when i fell
The singer has experienced failure in the past, but always gets back up.


If everything fails, best believe i will prevail
Even in the face of failure, the artist is confident in their ability to eventually succeed.


When it rains & hails
The artist is acknowledging that sometimes things are difficult and challenging.


When in hell we inhale
During challenging times, the artist turns to smoking marijuana as a coping mechanism.


When in Rome
The singer is referencing the saying 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do,' which means when in a new place or situation, adapt to fit in.


Roman numerals on the scale
The artist is referencing the use of Roman numerals, which suggests power and importance, but in this case, it's used in relation to weighing drugs on a scale.


When my homies trap
When the singer's friends sell drugs.


I get the gas on sale
The singer buys drugs from their friends at a discounted price.


As token of appreciation
The singer shows gratitude towards their friends by doing something nice for them.


I toss a coin & wish em well
The artist makes a gesture of goodwill for their friends by tossing a coin and wishing them success and happiness.


We going up like stairwells
The artist and their friends are becoming successful and progressing towards their goals.


Can't sell snow white
The singer can't successfully sell drugs without the help of others, specifically 'elves' or helpers.


Without elves
The singer needs other people to help them sell drugs successfully.


But i wouldn't know
The artist is distancing themselves from the drug selling process and claims no knowledge of it.


I never trap myself
The artist has never sold drugs themselves.


They were sleep counting sheep
Other people were not focused on their goals and were not striving for success.


I was counting money for a jeep
The singer was more focused on achieving success and making money than sleeping or wasting time.


Now the hoes wanna sleep & creep
Promiscuous women now want to be with the artist, but only for their money and success.


So I gotta tell them constantly
The singer needs to remind these women that their intentions are not genuine and that he is not interested in them.


To not expect love anymore
The singer is expressing that they won't find true love due to certain lifestyle choices and career path.


Not the same person i was before
The singer has changed and grown as a person over time and is no longer the same as before.


God got me ready for what is in store
The artist believes that they are prepared and destined for success due to a higher power, namely God.


I shop online to be ready for war
The artist is constantly preparing for success and any adversity by shopping online for necessary items.


What these rappers drop is average
The singer doesn't think that other rappers put out quality music and feels that his own music is superior in comparison.


If I drop people will stand still
The singer is confident that if he releases a song, people will pay attention and be impressed by it.


Like the mannequin challenge
The artist is referencing a viral trend where people would freeze like mannequins and using it to express how impressive his music will be.


They be amazed
People will be impressed by the artist's success and achievements.


Im hitting pinnacles at a young age
The artist is achieving great things and reaching new heights in his career at a young age.


Hoes be all up in the book
Promiscuous women are often seen reading books to imply intelligence or enhance their image.


But not in the same page
Despite appearing to have similar interests or hobbies as the artist, promiscuous women don't share the same values or goals.


They mad we only had a fling
Promiscuous women are upset that they don't have a long-term relationship with the singer and are only seen as a temporary fling.


I can only hit a real one with the ring
The singer is looking for a genuine and real relationship with someone who shares his values and desires, not just a temporary fling.




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Written by: Jose Lopez

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