Shame
Simone Tang Lyrics

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I keep you locked up in my mind
In a frameless picture
To have you near me all the time

If you'd just let me, I could take back, the time we lost
And make something right out of nothing, you might not be gone at all
All precious things a parent was supposed to share
I stand breathless

With the feeling of

Shame
Shame

You know I see you in my dreams, I'm hoping that they mean
That you have gone dancing
I try to mend my broken heart, cuz I saw you fell apart,
in your prozac nation

If you'd just let me, I could take back the time we lost
And make something right out of nothing, you might not be gone at all
All precious things a parent was supposed to share
I stand breathless
With the feeling of

Shame
It sticks like a magnet, it won't go away
Shame
It still sticks like a magnet, in ways I can't bear

I still remember why you left here so afraid
I wish that I could have been there to hold your hand
While you closed your eyes
Feeling so much shame

Shame
It sticks like a magnet, it won't go away

Shame
It still sticks like a magnet, in ways I can't bear

Overall Meaning

Simone Tang's song "Shame" takes the form of a heart-wrenching apology from a parent to their child who has passed away. The parent is filled with shame and regret for not being there for their child in their time of need. The lyrics portray an unending desire to go back in time and fix things, to make something right out of nothing, and to have the child back. The parent keeps the memory of their child locked up in their mind, and it is clear that the child's absence has left a gaping hole in the parent's heart, as expressed in the line "I stand breathless // With the feeling of // Shame".

The line "All precious things a parent was supposed to share" refers to the fact that the parent feels that they missed out on sharing important moments and life experiences with their child. The last verse reveals that the child left this world feeling afraid, and the parent wishes they had been there to hold their hand and provide comfort. The song ends with the repeated lines "Shame // It still sticks like a magnet, in ways I can't bear," which emphasize the weight of the parent's remorse and regret.

Overall, "Shame" is a moving and vulnerable song that explores the complex emotions of grief and guilt. It highlights the importance of cherishing the time we have with those we love and never taking those moments for granted.

Line by Line Meaning

I keep you locked up in my mind
I preserve the thought of you in my memory, without letting you fade away

In a frameless picture
The image of you in my mind is without any border or shape

To have you near me all the time
So that I can feel your presence with me, constantly

If you'd just let me, I could take back, the time we lost
Given the chance, I would reverse the time and make things right again

And make something right out of nothing, you might not be gone at all
I believe that with a little effort, we could have avoided the separation and still be together

All precious things a parent was supposed to share
All those special moments and experiences that a parent should have had with their child

I stand breathless
I feel overwhelmed

With the feeling of
Due to the sensation of

Shame
Guilt or embarrassment for something that happened in the past

Shame
A recurring feeling of remorse and disgrace

You know I see you in my dreams, I'm hoping that they mean
I often dream of you and I wish they were more than just dreams

That you have gone dancing
That you are happy and free, living your life to the fullest

I try to mend my broken heart, cuz I saw you fell apart, in your prozac nation
I am trying to recover from the emotional pain caused by your suffering, as described in the book Prozac Nation

It still sticks like a magnet, in ways I can't bear
The feeling of shame is still very intense, to the point of being unbearable

I still remember why you left here so afraid
I have not forgotten the reason that made you leave, filled with fear

I wish that I could have been there to hold your hand
I regret not being able to provide you with emotional support when you needed it the most

While you closed your eyes
Perhaps at the moment of your departure or during a period of distress

Shame
A feeling of remorse and inadequacy

It sticks like a magnet, it won't go away
The sensation of shame persists and cannot be easily overcome

Shame
An emotion that continues to haunt and torment

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Simone Tang

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