Do You Believe in Shame
Duran Duran
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Do you believe in love? Do you believe in shame? And if love can conquer all then why Do we only feel the pain? I heard you speak my name. Heard you singing The Stones Maybe heard you laughing in a line of static On my telephone. So why your eyelids are closed Inside a case of rust? And did you have to change all your poet's fire To frozen dust. I try to justify it To learn from your mistake. But where's the stupid lie that has to make its point With such a pointless waste? Come out Do you believe in shame? Do you believe in love? And if they taste the same would you love again Or abandon both? I don't think I ever can believe my friend is gone Keep saying it's all right, I'm gonna bring you back But I know I'm wrong. There's nothing I can say There's nothing left to do It's just that lately I've been so damn lonely when I think of you. And it may seem selfish now but I'll hold on to The memory until all this fear is washed away. Do you believe in love? Do you believe in life? Cause I believe a little part of you inside of me Will never die. Cause I believe a little part of you inside of me Will never die Cause I believe a little part of you inside of me Will never die. Cause I believe a little part of you inside of me Will never die. Oooooo-hey Oooooo-hey Oooooo-hey
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Written by: ELEANOR BROADWATER, DALE HAWKINS, STANLEY J LEWIS, NIGEL JOHN TAYLOR, NICK RHODES, SIMON JOHN CHARLES LE-BON
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Do You Believe in Shame" is a song by British pop rock band Duran Duran. The song was released as a single in 1988, the second release from their fifth studio album "Big Thing".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 72 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 30 in the Netherlands. It also reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Duran Duran's shift away from their earlier new wave roots toward a more polished pop sound, incorporating elements of dance and synth-pop music.
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Lyric SignificanceThe lyrics of the song were deeply personal to the band, as they touch upon the theme of sorrow and loss. The song is believed to reflect the grief felt by lead singer Simon Le Bon for the deaths of three of his close friends.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Do You Believe in Shame" was directed by the renowned filmmaker Chen Kaige, marking a rare instance of a pop video being helmed by a critically acclaimed director.
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InspirationThe song was rumored to have been sparked by the loss of three people who were very close to the singers, namely Alex Sadkin, record producer; Andy Warhol, the artist; and a close childhood friend.
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ControversyThe song faced a copyright lawsuit by songwriters alleging that "Do You Believe in Shame" plagiarized from Dale Hawkins' "Suzie Q", ultimately leading to an out-of-court settlement.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its relative commercial underperformance, "Do You Believe in Shame" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its emotive lyrics and sophisticated production.
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Philanthropic ActivityIn relation to this song, Duran Duran made a philanthropic gesture by donating proceeds from the single to the organization 'Rights of the Child' to help children in need.
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Album ContextThe song "Do You Believe in Shame" together with other tracks from "Big Thing" album, marked the experimental phase of Duran Duran with a mix of house music, acoustic arrangements and soulful ballads.
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