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 single by British rock band Duran Duran from their 1988 album "Big Thing."
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Song MeaningThe song is about losing a close friend and dealing with grief. Each of the three band members, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor, wrote a verse about someone they had recently lost.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at number 16 in the UK in the singles charts and number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Do You Believe in Shame?" was directed by acclaimed Chinese film director, Chen Kaige. It uniquely intersperses scenes with the band members and various symbolic images related to death and loss.
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ControversyThe song's musical structure was so similar to that of the song "Suzie Q" by Dale Hawkins, that Duran Duran was sued for copyright infringement. The case was settled out of court.
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InspirationsSimon Le Bon, the band's vocalist, confirmed that his verse was written about his late friend and fellow musician, Alex Sadkin.
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SongwritingUnlike many pop songs, "Do You Believe in Shame?" has a more complex structure and does not follow a conventional verse-chorus-verse format.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its relatively low chart position in the US, the song received positive reviews from critics for its emotive lyrics and atmospheric production.
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Live Performances"Do You Believe in Shame?" has been performed live in many Duran Duran concerts and, over time, it has become a fan favourite.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is renowned for its thought-provoking lyrics and emotional depth, setting it apart from many of Duran Duran's more commercially oriented hits.
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