In Autumn 2013 the band split from their record label due to disagreements over their debut album London with the Lights On and the album's poor chart performance compared to singles Love Me and Black Heart. They are currently working independently on their second album. They have said that eventually they will sign to a new label. New music will be released early 2015.
Shame
Stooshe Lyrics
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Gotta get me paid
It's stressing me out, what's this all about my wage
Long days
And your office is paid
I don't wanna work
I don't wanna waste my days
No!
I'm no slave
I want to laze
And I will put my feet up
Put my feet up another day
I won't get a job for no-one
No time for a bossy someone
Hey!
Shame
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna test ya
Putting pressure on your brain
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna make ya
When I wake up it's a pain
Alarm clock goes ringa ringa ring
It's time to get up
But I'm hitting snooze again and again
I'm dazed
When i'm asleep it's great
I don't wanna work
I don't want to waste my day
Oh nonono
You gotta me confused with someone
You've got to be mad!
I'm no slave
I want to laze
And I will put my feet up
Put my feet up another day
I won't get a job for no-one
No time for a bossy someone
Hey!
Shame
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna test ya
Putting pressure on your brain
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna make ya
When I wake up is a pain
Day after day working
And although your feet are hurting
You'll go back tommorrow
Sa-a-a-ame
Worrying on sunday
Thinking about your Monday morning
It won't go awa-a-a-a-ay
Shame
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna test ya
Putting pressure on your brain
Nanananana
It's a shame
They're all tryna make ya
When I wake up it's a pain
The song "Shame" by Stooshe is a commentary on the monotony and dissatisfaction that comes with being stuck in a dead-end job. The lyrics talk about the stress and pressure associated with working long hours in an office, and the desire to break free from these constraints. The singer doesn't want to waste her life working for someone else, and dreams of lazy days and putting her feet up. However, the reality is that she is trapped in a cycle of work and sleep, and feels powerless to break free from it.
The chorus repeats the word "shame" over and over again, emphasizing the frustration and disappointment that comes with feeling stuck in a job you hate. The lyrics talk about the way that work can consume your thoughts, even on the weekends, and how it can be a constant source of anxiety and stress. The song highlights the way that work can be oppressive and soul-crushing, and advocates for the importance of finding a way to break free and live life on your own terms.
Overall, the message of the song is that we shouldn't be ashamed of wanting something more from our lives than just a 9-5 job. We should strive to find work that is fulfilling and meaningful, that allows us to pursue our passions and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Addressing someone to get their attention
Gotta get me paid
I need money
It's stressing me out, what's this all about my wage
My job is causing me stress as I worry about my salary
Long days
My workdays are excessively long
And your office is paid
Your employer is not being affected by long hours
I don't wanna work
I dislike working
I don't wanna waste my days
I do not want to waste my life working
No!
I disagree with something
You gotta me confused with someone
You are mistaken about who I am
I'm no slave
I am not willing to be controlled by others
I want to laze
I want to relax
And I will put my feet up
I will take it easy
Put my feet up another day
I will enjoy my leisure on another day
I won't get a job for no-one
I will not get a job just to please others
No time for a bossy someone
I do not have time to take orders from someone
Shame
Expressing disappointment
Nanananana
Vocalizing sounds
They're all tryna test ya
Everyone is trying to challenge you
Putting pressure on your brain
There are high expectations placed on you
When I wake up it's a pain
I dread waking up in the morning
Alarm clock goes ringa ringa ring
The sound of the alarm clock ringing
It's time to get up
It is time to wake up
But I'm hitting snooze again and again
I keep snoozing the alarm
I'm dazed
I feel confused and disoriented
When I'm asleep it's great
I feel better when sleeping
Oh nonono
Expressing disagreement
You've got to be mad!
You must be insane to want me to work this much
Day after day working
Working every day, continuously
And although your feet are hurting
Despite the physical pain of work
You'll go back tommorrow
You will return to work tomorrow
Worrying on sunday
Feeling anxious on a weekend day before work
Thinking about your Monday morning
Reflecting on the upcoming workday
It won't go awa-a-a-a-ay
The feeling of worry will not leave
Contributed by Lila B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.