Cry in Shame

Diesel

About Cry in Shame

"Cry In Shame" is a song by Australian rock group, Johnny Diesel and the Injectors. The song was released as the band's third single from their debut album Johnny Diesel and the Injectors in April 1989 and peaked at 10 in Australia, becoming the band's third top 10 single.


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2009
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Picking up the pieces up off the floor
How was I to know there was gonna be a war
Words of sorrow and words of spite
Ringing in my head right through the night

[Chorus]
And don't you know it's a cry-yin' shame
When you've got yourself to blame
Don't you know it's a cry-yin' shame

Woke up this morning, it's a raining again
Starting to wonder if it's something I said
Words of sorrow and words of spite
Ringing in my head right through the night

[Chorus]

You've got yourself to blame

Cry, cry, why, cry-why, cry-yin' shame
Cry, cry, why, why, why, why, why, why

Cry, cry, why, cry, why, crying shame
Cry, cry, why, cry, why, why, crying shame

Up all night with a conscience fight
I just can't sleep so I put on the light
The sheets are wet with anxiety sweat
Mornings gonna come but it ain't here yet

[Chorus]

You've got yourself

Don't you know it's a crying shame (it's a crying shame)
When you've got yourself to blame (don't you know)
Don't you know it's a crying shame
You've got yourself to blame [Repeat: x5]

I'm to blame, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

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Diesel was a Dutch pop/rock group that became one of the few Dutch acts to chart in the U.S. when their song "Sausalito Summernight" entered the U.S. Top 40 in 1981. more »

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Written by: MARK DENIS LIZOTTE

Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Cry in Shame" is a song by Mark Lizotte, better known by his stage name Diesel. He is an Australian musician and songwriter with a career spanning over 30 years.
Composition
The song was written by Diesel himself. It showcases his ability as a songwriter in addition to his skills as a vocalist and guitarist.
Album Details
"Cry in Shame" is part of Diesel's debut studio album "Johnny Diesel & the Injectors" that was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
"Cry in Shame" charted in Diesel's home country of Australia, peaking at number 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Musical Style
The song showcases Diesel's blues-rock style, evidencing the influences of American roots music in his sound.
Acclaim
The album "Johnny Diesel & the Injectors" won the 1990 ARIA Award for Highest Selling Album, highlighting the popularity of the song "Cry in Shame" as one of its singles.
Notable Performances
Diesel has performed "Cry in Shame" at numerous concerts and live events. In 2018, he delivered a memorable performance of the song at the APIA Good Times Tour in Australia.
Legacy
Even decades after its release, "Cry in Shame" remains one of Diesel's most popular songs and a classic in the Australian music scene.
Personal Interpretation
Diesel has described "Cry in Shame" as a song about haunting guilt and the idea that sometimes things are better left unsaid.
Music Video
The music video for "Cry in Shame" further illustrates Diesel's storytelling prowess. It was produced by Mushroom Videos, the film production arm of the Mushroom Records music label.

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