Shame Shame Shame
Shakin' Stevens Lyrics


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Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame... shame on what'choo done

Well... you made me sweat and talk
'Til I was skin & bones
You cause your lovers grief
Oh... look at me now

Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy... that's right
Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame... a shame on what'choo done
You know what ya done
You wanna bump
You wanna what
You wannna... ay ay ay

Yeeeaaahhh... well I was offered dice
I gav'em a touchin' hymn
But then the game broke a loose
Oh... you were the reason

Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Yeah... shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame... a shame on what'choo done... ay ay ay ay

And now you're talkin' back
Well I can tell your plan
You oughta eat my words down on your knees... aar

Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Yeah yeah yeah yeah... shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame... a shame on what'choo done... wellll...

Shame shame a shame on you Miss Roxy
Shame shame shame shame
Shame shame shame shame... yooh shame on you...




Shame on what'choo done... yeah
Shame shame... shame on what'choo done... who yeah who yeah... yeah...

Overall Meaning

In "Shame, Shame, Shame," Shakin' Stevens addresses the titular character, Miss Roxy, and delivers a stern message of disapproval. The lyrics underscore a sense of betrayal and disappointment with the subject, as Stevens laments the way in which she has caused him and her other lovers to suffer. The song's refrain "Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy" emphasizes the singer's feelings of disillusionment and disbelief, suggesting that he is struggling to come to terms with the actions of the woman in question.


The vivid imagery in the song captures the physical and emotional toll exacted by Miss Roxy's behavior. Stevens describes himself as sweating and emaciated, making it clear that he has been deeply affected by the way she has treated him. The phrase "you wanna bump, you wanna what, you wannna... ay ay ay" further emphasizes the sense of chaos and confusion that surrounds the relationship, suggesting that Miss Roxy is a force of instability and volatility in Stevens' life. Overall, "Shame, Shame, Shame" illuminates the pain and frustration that can come with being involved with someone who is not trustworthy or emotionally reliable.


Line by Line Meaning

Shame shame shame on you Miss Roxy
Disgrace and dishonor upon you, Miss Roxy


Shame shame... shame on what'choo done
Your actions warrant shameful reproach


Well... you made me sweat and talk
You caused me great discomfort and anxiety


'Til I was skin & bones
You caused me to become emaciated and gaunt from the stress you inflicted upon me


You cause your lovers grief
Your actions inflict sorrow and misery upon your partners


Oh... look at me now
My current state is a product of your actions


You know what ya done
You are well aware of the consequences of your actions


You wanna bump
You have a desire for drug usage


You wanna what
You are engaging in shady, covert behavior


You wannna... ay ay ay
Your behavior elicits frustration and exasperation


Yeeeaaahhh... well I was offered dice
I was tempted to engage in gambling


I gav'em a touchin' hymn
I attempted to sway my fellow gamblers with a stirring song


But then the game broke a loose
The game devolved into chaos and disorder


Oh... you were the reason
Your influence led to the dissolution of the game


And now you're talkin' back
You are attempting to justify your actions


Well I can tell your plan
I am aware of your intentions


You oughta eat my words down on your knees... aar
You should take my words more seriously and demonstrate remorse


Shame shame a shame on you Miss Roxy
You should feel shame for your actions


Shame shame shame shame
Your actions are deserving of great shame


Shame shame shame shame... yooh shame on you...
You should feel deep shame for what you have done


Shame on what'choo done... yeah
Your actions are deplorable and warrant condemnation


Shame shame... shame on what'choo done... who yeah who yeah... yeah...
You have committed shameful acts that have caused great harm




Writer(s): Reuben Fisher, Kenyon Hopkins

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