Shame
Zhane` Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You got me so confused
It's a shame
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
But still I want to stay
Wrapped in your arms
If want to be, want to be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame, ooh
My mother says you're playing a game
And what you do to me is a
Shame
Ooh, gonna love you just the same
Mama just don't understand
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I want to be
I want to be, want to be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
I can't get enough, ooh baby
Enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart
Tearing the rules apart
So, why should I be ashamed
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love
It's a shame
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I want to be
I want to be, want to be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love
It's a shame
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever
Oh, it's a shame
Shame (etc.)
The song "Shame" by Zhane` is about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who is causing confusion and turmoil in her life. She is aware of her own feelings of insanity due to wanting to remain with him despite the negative effects he has on her. Despite her mother's warnings that this man is just playing a game and causing her shame, the woman is determined to stay with him and be wrapped in his arms where she feels her best. She is aware that love is tearing apart the rules and that only love can be blamed if they lose the love they share. The woman wants to stay with him forever, regardless of the pain it may cause.
The lyrics are powerful because they convey the emotional and psychological challenge of being in love with someone who is not always good for you. The woman wants to be with the man despite the shame she feels, and despite her mother's warnings. This is a relatable story for many people who have found themselves in similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You make me feel intense desire and longing.
You got me so confused
You make me feel uncertain and unsure about what to do.
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind because of my feelings for you.
But still I want to stay
Despite my confusion and uncertainty, I still want to be with you.
Wrapped in your arms
Being close to you and feeling your embrace is what I desire.
If Is where I want to be
I want to be with you, that's where I belong and feel the happiest.
My mother says you're playing a game
My mother thinks you're being insincere and manipulative with me.
And what you do to me is a
She believes your actions towards me are unethical, wrong or hurtful.
Shame
Feeling embarrassed, guilty or regretful.
Ooh, gonna love you just the same
Despite my mother's warning, I still love you and want to be with you.
Mama just don't understand
My mother doesn't comprehend the depth of my feelings for you.
Only love can be to blame
The reason we can't be together is because of our love and its consequences.
If we lose our love
If our relationship fails and we fall out of love.
It's a shame
It's regrettable or unfortunate that our love might not work out.
Love is in my heart
I have strong feelings of love for you in my heart.
Tearing the rules apart
Our love is going against societal or personal rules and expectations.
So, why should I be ashamed
I shouldn't feel embarrassed or guilty for loving you or our relationship.
I can't get enough, ooh baby
I desire more of your love, attention or affection.
Enough of that magic touch
I can't have enough of your special, unique and desirable attention or treatment.
If we lose our love
If our relationship fails and we fall out of love.
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
I don't want to suffer or experience heartache because of a possible breakup with you.
Gonna stay forever
I want our relationship to last forever and never end.
Oh, it's a shame
Oh, it's unfortunate or regrettable.
Shame (etc.)
This repeats the chorus of the song, reinforcing the idea of feeling ashamed or regretful because of love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN H. FITCH, JOHN H. FITCH JR., REUBEN CROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind