Ain't That a Shame
The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli Lyrics
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You made me cry
When you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
Yeah, yeah
Girl, you broke my heart
When you said we'll part
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Yeah, oh c'mon, c'mon
Oh well, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Shame, shame
C'mon now
Oh well, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame [Incomprehensible]
Shame, ain't that a shame?
The Four Seasons's song Ain't That a Shame is a classic example of a heartbreaking love song. The lyrics speak about the pain and hurt caused by a relationship ending, and the singer's tears that fell like rain. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ain't That a Shame?" to emphasize the feeling of sadness and disappointment. The song's melody is simple yet soulful, with the crescendo of the chorus driving home the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The song was released in 1963 as part of The Four Seasons's album Ain't That a Shame and 11 Others. It was a cover of Fats Domino's original song released in 1955, but The Four Seasons added their signature harmonies and pop flair to make it their own. The song quickly became a hit, reaching number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Interestingly, The Four Seasons, despite being known for upbeat pop songs like "Sherry" and "Walk Like a Man," had a propensity for recording ballads and melancholic love songs. "Ain't That a Shame" was reflective of this style and listeners connected with the raw emotion conveyed in the lyrics.
Overall, The Four Seasons's song Ain't That a Shame is a poignant reminder of the pain of lost love and the power of music to capture and convey our deepest emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame, ain't that a shame
The situation is unfortunate and regrettable
You made me cry
Your actions caused me great emotional pain
When you said goodbye
Your decision to end our relationship hurt me deeply
Ain't that a shame?
Isn't it unfortunate and regrettable that things turned out this way?
My tears fell like rain
I cried profusely, unable to control my emotions
You're the one to blame
You are responsible for causing my heartache and sadness
Girl, you broke my heart
Your actions caused irreparable damage to my emotional well-being
When you said we'll part
Your decision to end our relationship left me feeling broken
Oh well, goodbye
Even though I am deeply saddened by this outcome, I must accept it
Although I'll cry
I will continue to feel emotional pain and sadness even after our parting
Shame, shame
The unfortunate situation is cause for great disappointment and disapproval
C'mon now
Encouragement for the listener to join in and express their own feelings on the matter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antoine Domino, Dave Bartholomew
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