Previously, SHIELDS put out the "Kaleidoscope EP" which contained 6 tracks, released on Riverman Records Ltd.
SHIELDS are:
Luke Elgie
Tom Larthe de Langladure
John Martindale
Rich Sutton
David Williams
(2) SHIELDS UK (unrelated metal act)
You Cheated
Shields Lyrics
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You said that you love me
You cheated, you lied
You said that you want me
Oh, what can I do
but just keep on loving you?
Love is something you know nothing about
So please try to love me
Love me like I love you
Oh, please try to love me
Love me like I love you
You cheated, you lied
You said that you want me
You cheated, you lied,
You said that you love me
Oh, what can I do?
Oh, what can I do?
Oh, what can I do?
In Shields's song "You Cheated," the singer expresses their frustration and heartbreak towards their partner who betrayed their trust by cheating and lying. The lyrics highlight the singer's struggle with coming to terms with their partner's actions as they confess their love for the deceitful partner, despite the pain they caused. The chorus, "You cheated, you lied, You said that you love me, You cheated, you lied, You said that you want me, Oh, what can I do but just keep on loving you," emphasizes the singer's feeling of helplessness in the situation.
The second verse of the song, "Love is something you know nothing about, Love is something you can't throw about, So please try to love me, Love me like I love you," reveals the singer's knowledge of their partner's lack of understanding of true love, and their plea for the partner to reciprocate the same love they have been offering.
In conclusion, "You Cheated" is a powerful song that depicts the internal struggle and turmoil of someone who is trying to love and trust the person who betrayed them. The lyrics also showcase the singer's desire for their partner to make things right and to love them back with the same depth and sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
You cheated, you lied,
You betrayed and deceived me,
You said that you love me
You falsely claimed to have feelings for me,
You cheated, you lied
You repeated your disloyalty,
You said that you want me
You pretended to desire my companionship,
Oh, what can I do
I am helpless in the face of your actions,
but just keep on loving you?
But I cannot stop loving you despite your wrongdoing,
Love is something you know nothing about
You fail to comprehend the nature of true love,
Love is something you can't throw about
Love is not to be treated carelessly or irresponsibly,
So please try to love me
I implore you to make an effort to reciprocate my feelings,
Love me like I love you
Love me with the same intensity and sincerity that I love you,
Oh, please try to love me
I plead with you to attempt to love me,
Love me like I love you
To love me in the same way that I love you is my only desire,
You cheated, you lied
You betrayed and deceived me,
You said that you want me
You pretended to desire my companionship,
You cheated, you lied,
You repeated your disloyalty,
You said that you love me
You falsely claimed to have feelings for me,
Oh, what can I do?
I remain powerless in this situation,
Oh, what can I do?
I am uncertain of how to proceed,
Oh, what can I do?
I feel trapped and helpless in my emotions,
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON BURCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@StickWarrior
How much of todays' music do older people listen to? Not much, they're literally ignorant of what's out there. It doesn't have the same soul? I really beg to differ. Human emotion is unchanging and we'll always be writing songs to reflect our feelings.
Music, over lyrics, has always been the first and foremost way of reflecting these feelings, and no that we have new technology, we're even more unlimited than ever in how we can utilize that alone. (For instance, many songs back then didn't consider a low end and were recorded to be played back on shitty car stereos the size of your fist on some janky AM station. They could play, let along consider having some of the beautiful musical layering we can have today.)
And, yeah, we do have a different society today. (As great a tune as it is, I pray to God a song like Patches, or Leader of the Pack will never be written again, that no one could forbid their daughter or son from someone she loves based on some silly notion of 'class') There are some better things, there are some worse. But again, topical songs aside, human emotion is timeless and decades aren't any more 'true' than another.
There are so many songs from this golden era you speak of that came and went, they're just not as easily recalled as videos in the digital age, as physical media can be more easily buried. In fact, you'll notice that novelty hits are going DOWN in the charts as we get away from the goofy 50s.
I love this shit as much as you do, I just don't feel the need to justify that love with a baseless hate for the new. At least I try to remain something other than ignorant.
You're disgusting.
@mikekaup5252
I was born in 49 and no modern music comes close to this era. My era, the sixties and seventies also never came close.
@tomberrier
you got it i am a 49 also , the harmony is the best
@Wolfsky9
This is one true Doo-Wop classic no one has ever had the courage to try to do live. From the 1st time I heard it, I asked : " How did they do it?? ". These harmonies are so difficult & yet, note perfect, we'll not ever hear the likes of it, again. All-time, Best ever, classic Doo Wop. Wolfsky9
@phillockit265
I sometime wish I could change back the hands of time. I get very emotional and do cry. But it's okay I'm 67 now and when I listen to oldies I'm back in 1953-1959. I would not change this for a second.
@denisjl100
i know what you mean, i'm 70 and i wouldn't give up this music for anything. thank god for you tube and sirius xm. only place where you can hear it anymore.
@drummerc1795
Phil Lockit me too, I'm 73 and so glad I was around when all this great music started
@tigerlily7246
Im. youngster. 62 😉.. LOVE this music! Such raw emotions come pouring out.
@spaceviking4966
I’m 50 and love these songs since I was 5 years old. The Tokens “ The Lion Sleeps Tonight “ my first favorite song.
@reyespinoza5693
73yrs.old and makes me cry!!!!!!
@Wolfsky9
This is THE one great all-time classic Doo-Wop Masterpiece never, ever imitated, or to my knowledge, even attempted! How could anyone do it this good?? Recall, 4 tracks, 5 voices, 2 guitars, & this masterpice of love lost. Anyone who cannot relate --let me tell you--live long enough, & you will. Wolfsky9, 67 y/o Now