(1) a Japanese singer-songwriter, born in Kanagawa Prefecture. After debuting in Sony Records as part of the duo Funta with Yoshimi, she debuted as a solo artist under the name U with her song "Puka Puka", which was the theme song of the "Sweet Legacy" game (in the PC version). She's active as a performer for theme songs of several Frontwing adult games. She's proficient as a songwriter, also providing music for other artists as a lyricist, composer and arranger. As part of Funta she used to be credited as UCO, but now she uses the Funta3 credit.
(2) the Japanese actor and singer Shirota Yu (城田優), who debuted with the Single "U" under the Name "U" in April 2011. He is previous member of D-BOYS. He has acted in many dramas and his song "Heart of Glass" is used as the theme song for his 2011 drama "Shitsuren Hoken"
(3) Alias for Yu miyake.
(4) U is a producer releasing genre-defying electronic music through Man Make Music, the label run by George Fitzgerald. Their debut EP, Eah came out in October 2012.
(5) a noise/punk band from Seattle, Washington that utilises cassette tapes, modified instruments (drums, guitars, keyboards) and feedback.
(6) Yuuchi Ruri, a Japanese drummer and singer, born in 1983. Most famous as a supporting drummer for band UNIDOTS.
Shame
U Lyrics
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Won't show the pain I'm in
My shame
Has chased me too far
I feel safe
Stuck in the ground
Shutting down
On the outside
Keeping my guard up
When no one's around
No one can get close
The lyrics of U.P.O.'s song Shame explore the feelings of guilt and self-doubt that lead to a life of shame. The first verse describes a sense of hopelessness and despair that result from a one-way ticket to a cold and ill place, which represents the singer's internal state of mind. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's failed aspirations. They lament that they could have been a doctor or a Harvard priest, but instead wound up as a "freak" like themselves. This comparison to "freak" indicates a feeling of self-loathe that drives their shame.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the theme of shame with the lyrics, "Shame, Nothing you can do to hide / Shame, Just a little pain inside / Shame, You throw your life away / If I'm drowning, so are you." These lyrics convey how shame is all-consuming, and it affects not only the person experiencing it but everyone around them. The subsequent verses further highlight how shame manifests itself in secretive and destructive behavior, represented by the phrase "a true romance, a deadly dance." The bridge of the song is a countdown, "tick tock," which is a metaphor for the inevitability of life's passage and its pressure. The final line, "No jesus loves you," indicates that the singer sees God as a source of judgment and condemnation, further fueling the spiral of shame.
Line by Line Meaning
A one way ticket to a place that's cold and ill
I'm on a one way journey to a life full of hardship and misery.
The following twisted dream is what keeps me in this seal
I'm trapped in this dark and twisted reality because it's the only thing that gives me purpose.
Could have been a doctor, or a Harvard priest
I had potential for a respectable career, but instead I ended up as an outcast.
But I wound up being a freak like me
I ended up being a social outcast, like many others who don't fit society's norms.
Shame, Nothing you can do to hide
No matter how hard you try to hide it, shame will always reveal itself.
Shame, Just a little pain inside
Although you try to suppress it, shame will always cause pain within you.
Shame, You throw your life away
Living with shame can lead to self-destructive behavior and a wasted life.
If I'm drowning, so are you
If I'm struggling and suffering, so are you because we're not so different after all.
A secret life, A sacred light, It powers me
My unique and hidden world gives me a sense of purpose and strength.
I sleep at night with my head hung in misery
I can't escape the pain and sadness that accompanies me through life.
A true romance, A deadly dance, It's all means to an end
The dangerous and toxic relationships I engage in are just a way to cope with my inner struggles.
To find you're sleeping with your only friend
Sometimes, our only companion is our own self-destructive tendencies.
Tick Tock, Tick Tock, What will you do
The clock is ticking, and we all have a choice to make about how we will live our lives.
Tick Tock, This is true
The reality of our struggles and shame is a truth we can't escape.
Tick Tock, Tick Tock, It's always been you
Ultimately, we are responsible for our own lives and the choices we make.
Tick Tock, Tick Tock, No jesus loves you
Even if we feel alone and unloved, we must remember that we are not defined by the opinions of others, including religion.
Shame, Nothing you can do to hide
No matter how hard you try to hide it, shame will always reveal itself.
Shame, Just a little pain inside
Although you try to suppress it, shame will always cause pain within you.
Shame, You throw your life away
Living with shame can lead to self-destructive behavior and a wasted life.
If I'm drowning so are you
If I'm struggling and suffering, so are you because we're not so different after all.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Arevalo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@petrac7778
I'm just disappointed that half of his songs aren't on Spotify.
@safehavendot
more than half
@snowwycloud2977
spotify is just full of his mainstream music the pure gold is at soundcloud
@maxlawless1433
@@snowwycloud2977 by far
@insiderate
@@snowwycloud2977 playlist?
@MadridyRonaldo
He didn't want all his music on spotify. He didn't wanna become all mainstream he wanted to stay more in the underground.
@cole-vm1nw
This is my fav peep song
@JP-qk1cm
Is there really a favorite
@Sara-lc9yj
You should watch it with miro edit❤
@thetrueanimefreak6679
This is poetry