Nigel Hitter
Shame Lyrics


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Like the wheels on a bus
It just keeps on turning
And as the cream gets wetter
The udder keeps on churning

It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes on

I can't see no squares
All I see is circles
Tie the knot on my shoes
Pull the string on my girdle

It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes

Pop, pop, pop
Pop, pop, pop
Pop, pop, pop
Pop, pop, pop
Pop, pop, pop
Pop, pop, pop

Change the sheets on my bed
I wanna smell fresh linen
Will this day ever end?
I need a new beginning

It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes on
It just goes on
And on, and on, and on, and on

Take the clothes off of my back
They don't seem to fit
I'm throwin' everything at this wall
And hopin' something sticks

I never did nothin'
I couldn't handle
Burn at both ends
That's my candle
I'm burnin' at both ends
I'm burnin' at both ends naturally
I'm burnin' at both ends
I'm burnin' at both ends naturally

It just goes 'round and 'round
'Round and 'round, and 'round
It just goes 'round and 'round
'Round and 'round, and 'round




It just goes 'round and 'round
'Round and 'round, and 'round

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Nigel Hitter" by Shame reflect a sense of monotony and frustration with the cyclical nature of life. The opening lines, "Like the wheels on a bus, it just keeps on turning," and "As the cream gets wetter, the udder keeps on churning," depict the never-ending repetition and routine that one can feel trapped in.


The repetition of the phrase "It just goes on" emphasizes this feeling of being stuck in an endless loop. The mention of squares and circles, and tying knots and pulling strings, could be symbolic of trying to fit into a particular mold or conforming to expectations, which only leads to a continuous cycle.


The bridge of the song seems to be a desperate plea for change and renewal. The desire to change the sheets on the bed and smell fresh linen signifies a need for a fresh start or new perspective. The line, "I'm throwing everything at this wall and hoping something sticks," suggests a willingness to try anything to break free from the monotony and find something meaningful.


Overall, "Nigel Hitter" captures the frustration and longing for change that can arise from feeling trapped in a repetitive cycle of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the wheels on a bus
Just like the ever-turning wheels on a bus


It just keeps on turning
Life keeps moving forward relentlessly


And as the cream gets wetter
As things get more complicated or messy


The udder keeps on churning
The source of the complications keeps producing them


I can't see no squares
I don't see any straightforward or easily solvable problems


All I see is circles
Everything appears to be cyclical or repetitive


Tie the knot on my shoes
Securely fastening my shoes


Pull the string on my girdle
Tightening the string on my girdle to hold everything in


Pop, pop, pop
Repetitive or continuous noise or action


Change the sheets on my bed
Desiring a fresh start or clean slate


I wanna smell fresh linen
Longing for a refreshed and revitalized experience


Will this day ever end?
Feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle


I need a new beginning
Craving a fresh start or opportunity


Take the clothes off of my back
Stripping away everything I have


They don't seem to fit
Realizing that my current circumstances or possessions aren't suitable


I'm throwin' everything at this wall
Trying everything I can to make something work


And hopin' something sticks
Hoping for any sign of success or progress


I never did nothin'
I haven't achieved anything significant


I couldn't handle
I couldn't manage or cope with


Burn at both ends
Pushing myself to the limit or exhausting myself


That's my candle
That's how I live or operate


I'm burnin' at both ends naturally
I'm naturally living life in an intense or exhausting way


It just goes 'round and 'round
Life goes in circles or cycles


'Round and 'round, and 'round
Repeating endlessly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Charles John Forbes, Charlie Steen, Edward Hammond Green, Joshua Bevan Finerty, Sean Coyle-Smith

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Comments from YouTube:

Stephen Turnbull

Definitely getting some floral notes and a slight hint of cherry, very full bodied. 8/10

Matthias Carrigan

I’d give this comment a strong 97 pt score

Harry Giles

sounds like shame, great track

Marisa Lee

You've outdone yourselves once again lads

WLAZLO

Now that's a use of deepfake technology that we applaud! Great song and amazing video guys! 👏

mrbraindead

Go on, be honest, who read it as Nigel Hitler the first time they read the title? Probably on a lot of people's minds as of late.

Adam Devlin

way less intimidating than Adolf

Frempy

Literally took reading your comment to realise that's NOT what it says lol

Trev B

This album is 100% inspired by Talking Heads.

emilee younglao

there’s a lil more of something in there

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