Shame

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

About Shame

"Shame" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age, although it is a re-recording made after the album's release, presumably in early 1987, and was produced by Rhett Davies (as opposed to the original album version which was produced by Stephen Hague).


Year:
1986
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If there's one thing I know
Things are gonna change
There's gonna be a different ending
Though I'm not one to complain

But there's never been a right time
And we've never been too far
But you're the only single thing I know
That's holding back my heart

Take your kiss from my mouth
Take your heart from my heart
This will never happen again
You know that your promises
Won't last for one day
God knows it's a shame
But it's always the way

And the second time
Just wouldn't be the same
But you're changing with your faces
And you're gonna be lost again

If you're with or without me
I've made up my mind
Well, I'm hoping and praying
But you're running out of time

Take your kiss from my mouth
Take your heart from my heart
This will never happen again
You know that your promises
Won't last for one day
God knows it's a shame
But it's always the way

Take your kiss from my mouth
Take your heart from my heart
This will never happen again
You know that your promises
Won't last for one day
God knows it's a shame
But it's always the way

God knows it's a shame
But it's always the way
Oh, God knows it's a shame
But it's always, it's always the way
God knows it's a shame
But it's always the way

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are a British New Wave group formed in 1978, whose founding members, Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. The band rose to fame with their fourth single "Enola Gay", which became a major hit throughout Europe in 1980, and achieved worldwide popularity the following year with their third album Architecture & Morality. Regarded as the band's seminal work, it spawned three international hit singles and propelled them to superstar status in their home country. OMD, whose music frequently eschewed traditional pop music arrangements in favour of experimentation, were retrospectively described by AllMusic's Ned Raggett as having been… more »

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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, GRAHAM WEIR, NEIL WEIR, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Shame" by "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark" (OMD) falls under the genre of Electronic music, specifically New Wave and Synthpop. This style emerged in the late 1970s and redefined pop music with its integration of electronic instruments and synthesizers.
Album Inclusion
The song "Shame" is included in the album titled "The Pacific Age" released in 1986. This was OMD's seventh studio album.
Song Length
The song highlights a duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds, typical of most pop songs following a standard verse-chorus structure.
Band Formation
OMD was formed by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys in the UK, 1978. The band is known for its cutting-edge electronic sound that blends pop hooks with avant-garde aesthetics.
Commercial Success
While "Shame" was not released as a single and thus did not chart, the album "The Pacific Age" peaked at number 11 in the UK albums chart and was certified Gold.
Vocal Singers
The song features the vocals of Andy McCluskey. McCluskey's voice is a key component of OMD's distinctive sound.
Lyrics
"Shame" has lyrics that relate to a failed relationship and the remorse that follows, framed in a more abstract and metaphorical way that is often found in OMD's songwriting.
Live Performances
Despite "Shame" not being a single, the band have included it in several of their live concert setlists. This is usually done when artists want to showcase lesser-known tracks or tracks they feel are outstanding on an album.
Track Number
In terms of track listing, "Shame" is the fourth song on "The Pacific Age" album.
Recording Studio
The song was recorded at Studio De La Grande Armée in Paris, a studio used by many world-renowned artists.
Production Team
The track "Shame" was produced by the band themselves alongside renowned producer Stephen Hague, who has also worked with artists like New Order and Pet Shop Boys.
Sound Design
OMD known for their innovative blending of synthesizers and traditional instrumentation, and "Shame" is no exception. Its complex layered sound design reflects the band's ongoing experimentation.
Non-single Release
Unlike other songs from the same album such as "(Forever) Live and Die" and "We Love You" which were released as singles, "Shame" remained an album track which means it did not have the same level of commercial exposure.

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