After collaborating over a two-year period with musicians like Rod Thomas (a.k.a. Bright Light Bright Light), Xaxier, Mykal Kilgore, former Scissor Sister members Chrissi Poland and Bridget Barkan and members of Prince’s New Power Generation in between world tours, Gruen eventually compiled what became a new project called Slow Knights, whose debut album “Cosmos” was released Mar. 26 on iTunes and through the band’s website on limited edition vinyl.
The album is rooted more in futuristic, 80s-evoking funk pop, a departure from Gruen’s work as Del Marquis, which fuses a more familiar Scissor Sisters dance sound with elements of early albums from groups like Everything But The Girl and Style Council. Vocals are handled by a rotating cast of characters, including Xavier, Poland, Barkan, Thomas and Gruen, who takes the lead on “Legendary Children” but largely stays on the sidelines for the album’s nine other cuts, giving the album the feel of a semi-obscure compilation you’d find advertised in an old issue of NME.
Shame
Slow Knights Lyrics
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I let go of all my days.
No matter the fire that you put me through,
I'd burn gladly just to hear you say -
You'll be with me through the rain.
Just to hear you call my name.
Deep inside I know you've changed.
Shame shame, whatever you do,
Just keep on pushing, keep on pushing.
Pain pain, I'll never refuse.
Just keep on pushing through.
You've seen it before, I just can't hide
that I live for these moments with you.
I'm climbing the walls to get as high
as I can, so you don't forget to take me with you.
As your moving through your days,
so you still call out my name.
It's the silence that brings me pain.
So I set myself on fire till you notice the flames.
Shame shame, whatever you do,
just keep on pushing, keep on pushing.
Pain pain, I'll never refuse.
Just keep on pushing through.
This time.
Your mine.
I want it.
I don't feel no shame.
Your mine and I want it.
You want it?
Give me the pain.
So if you think you ask too much,
come on deeper I am made of love.
There is nothing that I won't do
to keep my body right next to you.
Shame shame, whatever you do,
Just keep on pushing, keep on pushing.
Pain pain, I'll never refuse.
Just keep on pushing through.
The lyrics of "Shame" by Slow Knights depict a passionate and intense relationship between two individuals who seem to have a love-hate dynamic. The singer confesses that they are willing to put up with any torture the person they love throws their way. In the first verse, they let go of all their days to spend every night with their lover. The pain they go through is worth it if it means hearing their name called in the rain.
The chorus illustrates the idea that no matter how much shame or pain they feel, the singer won't give up on their fight to be with their lover. They'll continuously push through any barrier that comes their way.
The second verse shows that the singer is desperate for any attention from their partner. The silence between them brings the singer pain, and they're willing to set themselves on fire just to get noticed by their lover.
The bridge touches on the singer's willingness to do anything to be with their lover. They believe that their love is made of love and are willing to go deeper into the relationship despite any challenges they face.
In conclusion, "Shame" by Slow Knights represents a relationship that is passionate yet problematic. The singer is invested in the relationship and is willing to go through any pain or shame to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
For every night spent close to you,
I let go of all my days.
When I'm with you at night, I forget about everything else that happened during the day.
No matter the fire that you put me through,
I'd burn gladly just to hear you say -
Even if being with you is difficult, I still want to hear you tell me that you love me.
You'll be with me through the rain.
Just to hear you call my name.
Deep inside I know you've changed.
But I'll sure as hell keep fighting so you don't get away.
I know you've changed, but I still want to be with you and hear you call my name. I'll fight to keep you from leaving me.
Shame shame, whatever you do,
Just keep on pushing, keep on pushing.
Pain pain, I'll never refuse.
Just keep on pushing through.
No matter what you do to me, I'll keep trying to be with you through the pain.
You've seen it before, I just can't hide
that I live for these moments with you.
I'm climbing the walls to get as high
as I can, so you don't forget to take me with you.
I love being with you and I don't want to be left behind. I'm doing everything I can to make you remember me and take me with you.
As your moving through your days,
so you still call out my name.
It's the silence that brings me pain.
So I set myself on fire till you notice the flames.
I want you to remember me even when we're apart. It hurts me when you don't call out my name. I'll go to extreme measures to make you notice me.
This time.
Your mine.
I want it.
I don't feel no shame.
Your mine and I want it.
You want it?
Give me the pain.
I'm taking ownership of our relationship and I'm not ashamed of it. I want you and I'm willing to experience pain for you.
So if you think you ask too much,
come on deeper I am made of love.
There is nothing that I won't do
to keep my body right next to you.
Even if you think you're asking too much, I'll do anything to be close to you because I love you.
Shame shame, whatever you do,
Just keep on pushing, keep on pushing.
Pain pain, I'll never refuse.
Just keep on pushing through.
No matter what happens, I won't give up on us. I'll keep trying to make our relationship work through the pain.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blaqlist Group
This song is everything!!!! So glad I got to see you guys at Brooklyn night bazaar all those years ago
Mateus Nascimento
Stunning Song ...love it