The music scene in Syracuse, New York is a snow globe that has been turned … Read Full Bio ↴The music scene in Syracuse, New York is a snow globe that has been turned upside down and shaken by a new sound. That sound is coming from The Scarlet Ending, a six piece band that is stretching the confines of genre. Loosely defined as indie rock, The Scarlet Ending offers a blend of pop with cabaret, the grit of dive bar rock with the charms of three part harmony. This unique personality comes through in the angelic yet unforgiving voices of sisters Kaleena Goldsworthy and Kayleigh Goldsworthy. These two command the stage while playing piano and guitar respectively, in addition to violin, melodica, and a pawn shop of other instruments. The theatricality of the girls is supported with a backbone of innovative musicians. Guitarist Jon Tedd and Cellist Jess Hafner compliment the layers of sound while Bassist Aaron Garritillo and drummer Nick Streeter syncopate and carry each song to their full potential.

The Scarlet Ending has received recognition both home and abroad, beginning with their debut EP which earned them a Syracuse Area Music Award for Best Pop Record of 2005. Their follow up full length, Cries and Whispers, saw the release of “The Way We Used To Be” which was featured on MTV’s 'The Hills' and "Winter" on VH1's 'Tool Academy.' Since these breakthroughs, the band has been active touring in the United States as well as seeing time in Greenland, Germany, and the Middle East as members of the Armed Forces Entertainment roster. This upswing of exposure has made The Scarlet Ending an unrelenting force. With an unforgettable full length waiting in the wings, The Scarlet Ending is ready to expand their fan base, and share the rare promise and potential they possess.

Official Website: http://www.thescarletending.com

Such a Shame
The Scarlet Ending Lyrics

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You were the best thing to happen to me,
A long time ago in my past.
I faced all my fears and I burned bridges down,
When I tried to go back.
You said, "I'm done wishing on stars that don't shine,"
And "I'm so in love with your skies."
I'll be the one to cast shadows and stones at the glass house we've built tonight.
I'm all the things that you've dreamt about,

but you don't care to see it in your
Pure admiration,
I'll ask was it worse,
Breaking her heart and letting her go?
But in the end only good will prevail,
At least that's what I tell myself.
Given up chances to keep you from tears.
Was it worth it?
Time will tell.
You call the shots this time,
I'll take the blame, well deserved.
I'd die to keep you from pain.

You know me better than anyone else,
It's a shame.

Overall Meaning

The Scarlet Ending's song Such A Shame is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a past relationship. The lyrics speak of a love that was once cherished, but now lies in ruins. The singer reflects on how the past relationship was the best thing to happen to them, but they made the mistake of trying to rekindle it. They burned bridges by going back and faced their fears, only to realize it was not what they wanted. The other person in the relationship wanted someone who was different from the singer, and despite their pure admiration, the singer questions whether breaking her heart and letting her go was worth it.

The singer then acknowledges that in the end, good will prevail, despite the pain and tears they gave up the chances to keep the person they loved from. They take responsibility for their actions and ask whether the blame falls on themselves for the relationship falling apart. They conclude by expressing their love for the person, and regret that they know them better than anyone else, and yet everything is a shame.

Overall, the song Such A Shame is a relatable song to those who have experienced pain and regret in a past relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a love that was once strong, but then crumbled irreparably. The song touches on themes such as self-reflection, lost love, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You were the best thing to happen to me,
You were once a great part of my life,

A long time ago in my past.
A lot has happened since then.

I faced all my fears and I burned bridges down,
I confronted my anxieties and ended relationships.

When I tried to go back.
But I couldn't go back.

You said, "I'm done wishing on stars that don't shine",
You expressed that you are done hoping for something that does not exist.

And "I'm so in love with your skies."
But you also love something about me.

I'll be the one to cast shadows and stones at the glass house we've built tonight.
I will be the one to destroy what we have created together.

I'm all the things that you've dreamt about,
I embody everything you have ever fantasized of.

but you don't care to see it in your
But for some reason, you cannot recognize it.

Pure admiration,
Perhaps because your admiration is pure.

I'll ask was it worse,
I wonder which is worse,