Shame
Paatos Lyrics


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The world was trembling under one psycho president
Yet, there was no one sure of what he really meant
He lined up all the dissidents, said "paradise will come"
All nations mutilated and slaughtered one by one

Shame! Shame! Shame!

No one left to follow orders
He's expanding his borders by wasting everyone
There is no love in what you've done
There's no humanity
Your way of chasing demons is pure insanity
You line up all the dissidents, say "paradise will come"
Now all nations are mutilated and slaughtered one by one

Shame! Shame! Shame!

No one left to follow orders
You're expanding your borders by wasting everyone

There's no one left to hold your hand
No one left to hug you
No one left to make you smile
No one left to kiss you




No one left to watch you tie the rope around your stiff neck
No one left to hold your hand, no one left to watch you die...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paatos's "Shame" convey a strong message regarding the cruel and inhumane actions taken by a leader who is referred to as a "psycho president". The song highlights the destruction and devastation caused by the president's orders to mutilate and slaughter all nations. The chorus of "Shame! Shame! Shame!" emphasizes the shame and guilt that the world should feel for allowing such atrocities to take place.


The lyrics suggest that the president's actions were justified by the promise of paradise, making the senseless violence and destruction even more frustrating. The song points out the lack of love and humanity in the president's actions, and that his "way of chasing demons is pure insanity". The song reaches its climax by describing the president's loneliness, as there is no one left to hold his hand or comfort him as he faces the consequences of his actions.


Overall, "Shame" by Paatos is a powerful protest song that highlights the destructive nature of abuse of power and the importance of holding leaders accountable for their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

The world was trembling under one psycho president
The world was in a state of fear and chaos under the leadership of one unstable and dangerous leader


Yet, there was no one sure of what he really meant
Despite his grandiose speeches and promises, nobody could be certain of the intentions behind his actions and words


He lined up all the dissidents, said "paradise will come"
The leader gathered all those who opposed him and claimed that they would be rewarded with a perfect, ideal future


All nations mutilated and slaughtered one by one
As the leader's power grew, he unleashed violence and destruction on every country, causing immense suffering and death


Shame! Shame! Shame!
The artist expresses her disgust and condemnation for the leader's atrocities


No one left to follow orders
The leader's brutal regime has caused such devastation that there is nobody left who is willing to carry out his commands


He's expanding his borders by wasting everyone
The leader is using violence to conquer and add new territories to his empire, without regard for the lives and well-being of the people he destroys


There is no love in what you've done
The leader's actions are devoid of compassion, empathy, or kindness towards others


There's no humanity
The leader's behavior is cruel and inhumane, lacking any respect or value for human life


Your way of chasing demons is pure insanity
The leader's pursuit of power and domination is driven by madness and destructive impulses


Now all nations are mutilated and slaughtered one by one
The leader's violence and aggression have led to a global crisis, with many countries facing ruin and death


No one left to hold your hand
The leader is now alone, with nobody to comfort or guide him


No one left to hug you
Even the most basic forms of human connection and affection are denied to the leader, who has alienated and harmed everyone around him


No one left to make you smile
The leader has lost the ability to feel joy or happiness, as a result of his cruel and destructive actions


No one left to kiss you
The leader is so cut off from love and intimacy that nobody is willing to show him physical affection or tenderness


No one left to watch you tie the rope around your stiff neck
The artist imagines a gruesome and violent end for the leader, with nobody even willing to observe his final moments


No one left to hold your hand, no one left to watch you die...
The leader's reign of terror has left him completely alone and isolated, facing a lonely death without any companionship or comfort




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Marco33185

Voilà de superbes albums suédois à mi-chemin entre Landberk et The Gathering.
Du progressif très raffiné, mélodique, aux ambiances empreintes de mélancolie, aux sonorités envoûtantes, avec des guitares délicates, un super bassiste, un batteur avec un son et une dextérité fantastique, des claviers aux sonorités variées, 70's et modernes : Mellotron, Hammond organ, syntheziser, ... avec violon, violoncelle, flûte,.. section rythmique aérienne et affûtée, et le superbe chant aérien et mélancolique de Petronella.
De surcroît le son est excellent, tout en nuance.
De somptueux albums !!!!
Merci à Denis ;)

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