Such a Shame
The Chain Gang of 1974 Lyrics

The heat was on
There was a sense of pressure and intensity in the situation.

But you were cold
You were distant and unresponsive.

Went against what you were sold
You went against your beliefs and values.

Standing by your love so old
You were staying loyal to a love that had lost its spark.

Afraid if anything was told
You were scared of the truth coming out.

I said "Your home is in your heart"
I tried to offer comfort and reassurance.

You slowly moved our hands apart
You were physically pushing me away.

I kissed the standard and walked out
I left with my head held high and my dignity intact.

Then I watched you drive away
I saw you leave, knowing things would never be the same.

Take with you that smile away
You took your happiness and joy with you.

Sit and wonder who's to blame
You were left questioning who was responsible for the situation.

Wasted all this time
The time and effort put into the relationship was for nothing.

Such a shame
It was a sad and unfortunate situation.

A memory of ocean light
A fond recollection of a past moment by the water.

All mixed up on bitter wine
Confusion and disillusionment due to alcohol consumption.

My shadow laughs at lack of spine
Self-deprecation and mockery for not standing up for oneself.

I can't believe my eyes
Shocked disbelief at the current circumstances.

So then I drop out
Giving up and quitting the situation.

I'm spinning around
Feeling dizzy and disoriented.

With colored pills that pull the feel away
Taking medication to numb one's emotions and sensations.

I tippy toe as I walk alone on a dream
Moving carefully as if walking on a delicate dream.

But I'm awoken by what games were played
Realizing the manipulation and deceit that occurred in the situation.

I saw you
Noticing the other person.

Did you see me?
Questioning whether or not the other person acknowledged their presence.

I'm still lost on my way
Feeling lost and directionless.

Eighteen flowers and I'm back again
Reliving the same experiences from the past.

Then I watched you drive away
Reiterating the sense of loss and finality.

Take with you that smile away
Again emphasizing the other person taking their happiness and joy with them.

Sit and wonder who's to blame
Continuing to question responsibility for the situation.

Wasted all this time
Reinforcing the sentiment that the relationship was a waste of time and effort.

Such a shame
Concluding the song with sadness and regret over what was lost.