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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Shame & Pride
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Look all the things I gave you
What did you do, only make you feel blue?
I try my best to prove my love to you
Oh no, you didn't understand, you dreadie
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Remember in school how we loved each other
I used to see you wait by the school yard gate, yeah
Now we've grown up something seems to be wrong
But oh no, you didn't understand, you natty
Oh no, you didn't understand, you dreadie, oh yeah
Remember in school how we loved each other
I used to see you wait by the school yard gate, yeah
But now we've grown up something seems to be wrong
But oh no, you didn't understand, you natty
Oh no, you didn't understand, you dreadie, oh yeah
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
Shame and pride is
killing you, girl
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
In "Shame and Pride" by The Mighty Diamonds, the lyrics speak of the destructive nature of shame and pride in a relationship. The repetition of the line "Shame and pride is killing you, girl" emphasizes the severity of the situation and the toll it is taking on the girl. The singer laments the fact that despite his efforts to show his love, she still feels unhappy and has let her pride get in the way of their relationship.
He then reminisces about their time in school and how they used to wait for each other by the gate. However, now that they have grown up, something seems to be wrong. The implication is that this is due to the girl's pride getting in the way of their love. The repetition of the refrain highlights the tragic irony that it is her own pride that is causing her pain and ultimately killing their relationship.
The song depicts a common human struggle that many can relate to - the clash between pride and vulnerability in a relationship. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of holding onto one's pride at the expense of one's happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, shame and pride is killing you, girl
The unhealthy mix of shame and pride is causing you great harm, my dear.
Look all the things I gave you
Notice all the wonderful gifts and gestures of affection I bestowed upon you.
What did you do, only make you feel blue?
But how did you react? Only to feel sad and downcast.
I try my best to prove my love to you
I put forth immense effort to demonstrate the depth of my love for you.
But you didn't understand, you natty
However, you failed to comprehend my true feelings, my dear.
Oh no, you didn't understand, you dreadie
Alas, you didn't grasp the depth of my passion, my love.
Remember in school how we loved each other
Let us reminisce about our younger days when our love for each other was strong and pure.
I used to see you wait by the school yard gate, yeah
I remember seeing you eagerly waiting for me at the schoolyard gate, my dear.
Now we've grown up something seems to be wrong
But now that we have matured, something seems to be amiss between us.
But oh no, you didn't understand, you natty
Unfortunately, my love, you still seem to misunderstand my intentions and feelings.
Oh no, you didn't understand, you dreadie, oh yeah
Once again, it appears that you cannot comprehend the depth of my emotions, my beloved.
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
The combination of shame and pride is causing you much harm, my dear.
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
The toxicity of shame and pride is slowly destroying you, my beloved.
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
It's clear that the suffocating weight of shame and pride is doing great harm to your soul, my love.
Shame and pride is killing you, girl
The dangerous combination of shame and pride is causing immense damage to your spirit, my dear.
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@samuelobasih5437
Here in 2023 loving this song 🎵 since the 80s🥰
@sheldonbenjamin1887
Broken hearts but dreams in our mind and tears in our eyes
@markb5478
How could anyone love Dirty Dancehall over this Beautiful piece of ROOTs and CuLTURE. Gone back to my ROOTS NATTY. 🇯🇲
@jasonrobinsonjr6846
I got that neck and shoulder with the elbow leading the legs. My head got the feet.
@jak1oak677
A who say dancehall have to be dirty ! Gwannn!!
@irwinashby56
Oh God this chuune brings me back in day basement party a wall peeler with mighty diamonds playing from big sound system with shorty rocking this with body movement ...London days brixton
R.i.p Tabby fi de ones who out ya light will pay dearly. Mighty diamonds 4ever
@paultalbot9585
Just brought myself to Listen to Tabby Judge and Bunny sing my favourite and my wife's favourite Reggae song ever. Still heartbreaking now.
@LadyLegz35
Jamaican artists are so talented.. love this song 🎵 ❤💛💚
@BambuSouljaBlessUP
Rip Tabby 🙏🏼❤️
@lindjohn5141
One of my best remember of my life and many others roots reggae band❤💛💚 💗💗💗