Prior to embarking on a solo career, Sandra was the lead singer of the all-female disco trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and the Soviet Union. Also, between 1990 and 2001, she provided vocals on album releases of the very successful musical project Enigma, which had top 10 hits in North America and the United Kingdom. A cult star with a devoted fan base, Sandra remains one of the most popular singers of the 1980s in Continental Europe. During the height of her popularity, she even managed to outsell Madonna in a number of countries around the world. With sales in excess of 33 million records worldwide, Sandra has established her position as the most successful German female vocalist.
Albums
The Long Play (1985)
Mirrors (1986)
Into a Secret Land (1988)
Paintings in Yellow (1990)
Close to Seven (1992)
Fading Shades (1995)
The Wheel of Time (2002)
The Art of Love (2007)
Back to Life (2009)
Stay in Touch (2012)
Such a Shame
Sandra Lyrics
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A life on every face
And that's a change, till I'm finally left with an eight
Tell me to react, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share...
It's a shame
(Such a shame)
(Such a shame)
Number me in haste, it's 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
Tell 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, it's a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame...
Tell me to react, I don't care
Maybe it's unkind, 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
This eagerness to change...
Such a shame...
The lyrics of Such a Shame by Sandra convey a sense of helplessness and despair, with the singer expressing her frustration at the world around her. The opening lines "Such a shame to believe in escape, a life on every face" suggest a feeling of disillusionment with the idea of escape from the pressures of life. The use of the word "shame" in the chorus serves to reinforce this sense of disappointment, as if the singer believes that the world should be better than it is.
The lyrics also explore the theme of change, with the singer questioning whether she should change in order to deal with the feelings she is experiencing. There is a sense of conflict within the song, with the singer unsure of what to do and feeling trapped and frustrated by her situation. The repeated refrain of "It's a shame" further emphasises this sense of despair and resignation.
Overall, Such a Shame is a powerful and emotional song that captures the sense of angst and disillusionment that can be felt in life. Through its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, the song speaks to the human experience of disappointment and frustration, while also offering a glimmer of hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a shame to believe in escape
It's a pity to think that we can escape from our problems.
A life on every face
Everyone has troubles in their life that they carry on their face.
And that's a change, till I'm finally left with an eight
Life is unpredictable, full of changes until we inevitably reach the end.
Tell me to react, I just stare
I don't know how to respond to difficult situations, I'm stuck in indecision.
Maybe I don't know if I should change
I'm not sure if I should change my ways or not.
A feeling that we share...
We both feel the same way about this situation.
It's a shame
It's unfortunate.
(Such a shame)
What a pity.
Number me with rage, it's a shame
I'm consumed with anger, and it's unfortunate.
Number me in haste, it's a shame
I'm rushing through things, and it's unfortunate.
This eagerness to change
I'm very motivated to change things, but it's still difficult.
The dice decide my fate and that's a shame
Life is like a game of chance, and it's a pity that I don't have more control over my destiny.
In these trembling hands my faith
I feel like my future is uncertain and I'm afraid of what's to come.
Tell me to react, I don't care
I'm indifferent to what's happening and I don't know how to deal with it.
Maybe it's unkind if I should change
I'm worried that changing who I am would be unfair or unkind to others.
Such a shame...
What a pity.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark David Hollis
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