Such a Shame
The Sunshiners Lyrics
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Such a shame to believe in escape
'A life on every face'
And that's a change
Till I'm finally left with an eight
Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
It's a shame
The dice decide my fate
And that's a shame
In these trembling hands my faith
Tells me to react, 'I don't care'
Maybe it's unkind that I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame
Tell me to relax, I just stare
Maybe I don't know if I should change
A feeling that we share
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me with rage
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me in haste
It's a shame
Such a shame
Write it across my name
It's a shame
Such a shame
Number me in haste
Such a shame
This eagerness to change
Such a shame
The song "Such a Shame" by Talk Talk, interpreted by The Sunshiners, seems to be about feeling trapped and helpless in one's own life, and the struggle to make changes. The opening line, "such a shame to believe in escape," suggests that the singer wants to escape their current situation but feels that it is impossible or unlikely. They feel this sense of entrapment all around them, with "a life on every face." The change that the singer is left with "till I'm finally left with an eight" is unclear, but it could represent feeling stuck with nothing but the bare minimum.
Throughout the song, the singer is told to relax and take it easy, but they struggle with whether or not they should change. There is a shared feeling between the singer and another person, suggesting that perhaps they are not alone in their struggle. The repeated reference to being numbered with rage or in haste suggests a feeling of being boxed in or disconnected from oneself. The final line of the song, "this eagerness to change, such a shame," suggests that despite the struggle to make changes, there is still an eagerness to do so.
Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of feeling lost and trapped, with a desire to make changes, but unsure about how to do so. The repeated refrain of "such a shame" underscores the feeling of wasted potential or missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a shame to believe in escape
It's unfortunate that some people believe that they can escape from their problems.
'A life on every face' And that's a change
Seeing how every person is struggling and affected by life is a wake-up call for change.
Till I'm finally left with an eight
Until there's no other way out, until I run out of options.
Tell me to relax, I just stare
When someone tells me to calm down, I just remain still and unreactive.
Maybe I don't know if I should change
I'm uncertain if I should change or not.
A feeling that we share
We both experience the same feeling.
It's a shame
It's regrettable or unfortunate.
Number me with rage
Count me among the people who are angry and frustrated with life.
Number me in haste
Count me among those who are in a rush or hurry to change their circumstances.
This eagerness to change
This strong desire or willingness to change.
The dice decide my fate
My fate is uncertain and left to chance, like rolling a dice.
In these trembling hands my faith
My faith is shaky and uncertain, and I'm struggling to hold onto it.
Tells me to react, 'I don't care'
My faith is telling me to take action, but I feel indifferent and uncaring.
Write it across my name
Make it known to everyone and mark me with it.
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.