It's a Shame

Kris Kross

About It's a Shame

"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single released by Kris Kross from their album, Totally Krossed Out.


Year:
1992
3:48
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Hey yo, here's a real scoop, homie Loc
Them fools around my way gettin' high off gun smoke
And I ain't talkin' about the high like Indo
The kind of high that make you call your kinfolks

And tell Loc, Johnny's dead
A fourteen year old kid put a nine to his head
All because he wanted that gear he was sporting
Gimme that while you're at it, gimme them Jordans

Johnny tryin' to jet, homie wasn't hearing that
Johnny tryin' to run and got gatted in the back
Now tell me what happens to the way things used to be?
'Cause in this game, there'll be no future, G

When will all of y'all learn
That if you're playing with fire too long, you're bound to get burned
This ain't a small thing I'm addressing
It's a big thing, take it from the daddy as a lesson

Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame alright
Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a

It's a shame, the way this thing goes down
How one lay you down just to show he don't play around
He goes to sleep with a head full of anger
And wakes up involved in a child's gang banger

I'm talkin' about a tisket, a  tasket
Not knowing next day he'll be laying in the casket
So what you think of that, son?
In the arcade they playin', the games ain't fun

Something like Pac-man
Same name but the game as you put it in the sack
And running to the next board
And gat down the fools standing in the way of the door

There's no board and no points
And in this game, then he saw Pac-man wants
The game that goes for always blowin'
Then you'll slip up and they'll smoke you

Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame, alright
Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a shame

None of this exist with the word peace
(Brother)
You gotta do more than two fingers, man, please
Get a game that they gotta go by
Instead of 'Watch out quick, I send him to the sky'

There ain't nothing to be playin' with
So listen what I give and what I be sayin', kid
Take it from a kid's point of view
'Cause on my way to school, I'll be watching you

Big, big daddy in his caddy with all of his boys
It only had weeks, it's a joy
That's the first part, second part has havin' hard
But when you get count, you know how to restart

You gotta know how to watch your back
'Cause if you're slack, huh, you're going in the sack
I advise y'all all watch out or the game
'Cause the game ain't nothin' but a

Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a shame
It's a shame, it's a shame, alright
Shame, it's a shame
Shame, it's a shame

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Kris Kross

Kris Kross was an American rap duo of the 1990s comprising Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. The duo are best known for their hit 1992 song "Jump", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single. Kris Kross was also noted for their fashion style, which consisted of wearing their clothing backwards. The duo sang the "Rugrats Rap" for Nickelodeon in 1993. more »

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Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, MICHAEL MAUDLIN, MICHAEL MAULDIN

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album Association
"It's a Shame" by Kris Kross was released in 1993. It is one of the tracks in the duo's second studio album, "Da Bomb."
Genre
Kris Kross is known for their hip hop music style and "It's a Shame" is a reflection of this genre.
Music Video
The music video for "It's a Shame" is distinctive, featuring the members of Kris Kross in their signature backwards clothing style.
Chart Performance
Despite the success of the album “Da Bomb” as a whole, "It's a Shame" did not chart highly upon its release.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith and Chris "Mack Daddy" Kelly, the two members of Kris Kross, alongside music producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri.
Sampling
In this track, the duo sampled " La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, further showcasing their deep roots in the hip hop genre.
Backwards Clothes
Kris Kross is famous for wearing their clothes backwards, a visual gimmick which became part of their identity during their performing years and is seen in their "It's a Shame" music video.
Premature Death
Tragically, Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly of Kris Kross died at a young age of 34 on May 1, 2013, ending the possibility of the duo's future collaborations.
Collaborations
"It's a Shame" is composed by the songwriting team of Kris Kross and Jermaine Dupri, who also created some of the best-known songs of the 90s.
Legacy
Although "It's a Shame" may not have achieved significant chart success on its release, the song remains a favourite among fans of Kris Kross and represents part of the duo's enduring musical legacy.

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