Shame
Q-Burns Lyrics
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Uh, uh-huh... c'mon... uh
Yo... ch'mere ... uh, uh)
The first time I laid my eyes on you,
You know that... girl, you know I had to.
She had the honeycomb lips fired up.
I had the drop top, six chromed up.
Girl, you were sent to...
From up above, Heaven lent you.
To let me take your time, with the line, what's yer name?
You telling me you got a man... damn that's a shame ...
[BRIDGE]
Somebody let me know,
Why I gotta play all the time in a low-down?
It's a shame how I make you feel,
But it's hard girl... I'm trying to keep it real.
[CHORUS x2]
It's a shame .... (uh-huh)
You know yer messing 'round with my heart
(The way I'm playing with yer heart, girl...)
It's a shame ...
The way you... hurt me.
(I didn't meant to...)
Like Sugarbear, don't scandalize mine.
That's just how I play, get yourself in line.
Ah, my girlfriends phoning me, uh
Asking why she found a pair of panties in the backseat, uh.
Damn! I shoulda known I was wrong to.
I didn't mean to hurt you girl, I didn't want to.
But she was too damn, jiggity boom.
Green eyes, jeans tight, and dark hair...
I friggin had to.
[BRIDGE]
Somebody let me know,
Why I gotta play all the time in a low-down?
It's a shame how I make you feel,
But it's hard girl... I'm trying to keep it real.
[CHORUS]
It's a shame .... (uh-huh)
You know yer messing 'round with my heart
(The way I'm playing with yer heart, girl...)
It's a shame ...
The way you... hurt me.
(I didn't meant to...)
Pardon me girl, that it ain't what yer thinkin.
All alone, while yer sleepin, I'm dreamin.
(Trying to say...)
Is I got you, but I gotta get you... in my heart,
Girl, I gotta let you.
I need to stop that guy. I'm tryin to get it straight.
Girl, it ain't no lie.
My best friend's tellin me to chill now,
Need to hold it down,
Baby tell me, ain't you feel now ...
[BRIDGE]
Somebody let me know,
Why I gotta play all the time in a low-down?
It's a shame how I make you feel,
But it's hard girl... I'm trying to keep it real.
[CHORUS x6]
It's a shame .... (uh-huh)
You know yer messing 'round with my heart
(The way I'm playing with yer heart, girl...)
It's a shame ...
The way you... hurt me.
(I didn't meant to...)
The lyrics to Q-Burns Abstract Message's song "Shame" describe a situation where the singer is interested in a woman but learns she has a boyfriend, causing him frustration and pain. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about the first time he saw the woman and how they seemed meant to be together. However, upon learning of her relationship, he feels hurt and frustrated, leading him to question why he always seems to find himself in low-down situations. The chorus is a repetition of "It's a shame" emphasizing his heartbreak.
The second verse portrays the singer's infidelity and his justification for it, stating that he couldn't resist another woman who was "too damn jiggity boom." He reveals his guilt over hurting the first woman and the shame he feels about his actions. The lyrics show a man trying to come to terms with his own mistakes and seeking forgiveness while grappling with his own feelings of heartbreak and the guilt that comes with betraying someone's trust.
Overall, the song is a melancholic reflection on the pain that comes with love, how it can be both beautiful and destructive, and how we all make mistakes along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I laid my eyes on you
When I first saw you, my gaze was transfixed upon you.
You know that... girl, you know I had to.
It was irresistible, couldn't help myself.
She had the honeycomb lips fired up.
Her lips were full and enticing.
I had the drop top, six chromed up.
I drove a flashy car.
That sounds like we was meant to,
It feels like destiny brought us together.
Girl, you were sent to... From up above, Heaven lent you.
You feel like you were divinely bestowed upon me.
To let me take your time, with the line, what's yer name?
May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?
You telling me you got a man... damn that's a shame ...
It's regretful that you're already in a relationship.
Somebody let me know,
Can somebody tell me why...
Why I gotta play all the time in a low-down?
Why do I always have to be sneaky?
It's a shame how I make you feel,
I feel remorseful for how I've affected you.
But it's hard girl... I'm trying to keep it real.
It's difficult, but I'm endeavoring to be honest with you.
You know yer messing 'round with my heart
You're toying with my emotions.
The way I'm playing with yer heart, girl...
I realize that I'm also negatively impacting you.
The way you... hurt me.
Your actions are also causing me pain.
Like Sugarbear, don't scandalize mine.
Referring to the cartoon character Sugar Bear, I'm asserting that you shouldn't disrupt my peace.
That's just how I play, get yourself in line.
This is my way of being in relationships, so either accept it or leave.
Ah, my girlfriends phoning me, uh.
My female friends are calling me.
Asking why she found a pair of panties in the backseat, uh.
They're questioning me about the presence of women's underwear in my car.
Damn! I shoulda known I was wrong to.
I should have realized earlier that my actions were not right.
I didn't mean to hurt you girl, I didn't want to.
Harming you was never my intent.
But she was too damn, jiggity boom.
The other woman was too attractive and appealing.
Green eyes, jeans tight, and dark hair...
Describing the physical traits of the other woman.
I friggin had to.
I couldn't resist.
Pardon me girl, that it ain't what yer thinkin.
I'm sorry, but it's not what you may believe.
All alone, while yer sleepin, I'm dreamin.
When you're asleep, I'm still thinking of you.
Is I got you, but I gotta get you... in my heart,
I have feelings for you, but I need them to be reciprocated.
Girl, I gotta let you.
You need to know how I feel.
I need to stop that guy. I'm tryin to get it straight.
I want to become better and overcome my shortcomings.
Girl, it ain't no lie.
I promise that it's true.
My best friend's tellin me to chill now,
My good friend is advising me to calm down.
Need to hold it down,
I need to maintain control.
Baby tell me, ain't you feel now ...
Do you feel the same way now?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LISA SHAW, MICHAEL DONALDSON
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